ATFT - Rotterdam Film Festsival 2015

SOUTH AFRICAN

INDIES

ROTTERDAM FILM FESTIVAL 21 JANUARY 1 FEBRUARY 2015

CONTENTS

Rotterdam Film Festival

ABOUT THE

SOUTH AFRICAN

FILM INDUSTRY South Africa has a vibrant film and television industry that is growing in reputation and is competitive internationally. Local and foreign filmmakers are taking advantage of the country’s diverse, unique locations, as well as low production costs and favourable exchange rate, which makes it more affordable to make a movie or shoot a TV show here than in Europe or the US. South African films and television productions have attained substantial global recognition including an Academy Award for best foreign language film in 2006 for Tsotsi, Oscar-nominated films like Yesterday, and U-Carmen eKhayalitsha, a Xhosalanguage film which won the Golden Bear award at the 2005 Berlin Film Festival.

Documentary film A Lion’s Tale won a non-fiction Emmy in 2006, recognised for its “most outstanding cultural and artistic programming”. South Africa’s documentary and factual films continue to be selected for screening and receive recognition at international festivals including IDFA and HotDocs.

Building on South Africa’s reputation for quality and creative film making, a string of successful big budget international productions have been filmed here, including District 9, which was nominated for four Academy Awards, including best picture; Fury Road, the fourth Mad Max film; Blood Diamond with Leonardo DiCaprio; and Clint Eastwood’s Invictus.

Opportunities abound, with the makers of movies, television, commercial and other productions being attracted by South Africa’s highly skilled film crews and technicians, excellent technical capacity and infrastructure, good weather and an incredible and stable film and TV production incentive that ranges from 20% to 50% depending on the kind of production and nature of ownership.

CONTENTS

INTRO

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About the SA Film Industry

PROJECTS

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Alex On Seventh Aluta

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Black Sunday Bontle

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City Of Ashes I Am ... Craig

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Kotoyi, The Township Reject Miles Away

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Mrs Popplestone Nyanga Sky

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One Life After Nature The Devil I Know

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The Speed Of Our Dreams Zulu Wedding

PRODUCTION PROFILES

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4K Films Asi - B Films

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Away From Keyboard Black Crow Films

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Chocolate Milk & Cookies Production Echo Ledge Productions

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Ftb Multimedia Lekholokwe Media Services

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Luju Pictures Moksha Films

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Nakedi And Associates Natives At Work & Xcut

16. Shoot4change

Team Tarbaby

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The Association for Transformation in Film and Television

ALEX ON SEVENTH:

Natives at Work & Xcut

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stone’s throw from the excesses and privilege of Africa’s richest square mile - Sandton is a very tough neighbourhood - Alexandra - whose socio-economics couldn’t be more diametrical. Here, we meet a very pretty 86 year-old matriarch, Claire and Lulu her cat.

Claire and Lulu are passionate about the mean-looking and sculpted body-building young-men in Claire’s backyard gym.

The tiny gym doubles up as a tattoo parlour and fine art studio. The gym harbours the aspirations of many, including; Tumi, unpredictable as a volcano at rest, and a fine artist, tattoo artist and body-builder. Bobo is an introspective body-builder cum-commuter taxi driver and arm wrester, and Gino, a complex, multi-layered struggling boxer and single parent to an ambitious little girl. Over two years, the film follows Claire, Lulu and the guys from the gym as they navigate an

escalating series of treacherous streets and decisions. Through Claire’s wise counsel, spirit and aura she helps to galvanise the young men to become better navigate their surroundings. The film unveils and presents an intimate portrait of these protagonists with similar problems yet different aspirations for their lives.

Director: Engelbert Phiri Producer: Zinzi Nkekene & Guy Bragge Duration (min): 75 Format: HD Type: Feature Film Genre: Creative Documentary Trailer Link: http://vimeo.com/110451416

Phase: Production

ALUTA :

Asi - B Films

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luta is a political thriller with rough edges. Centred around an ex-MK solider who has entered the world of politics, but is forced to take up arms again when he is thrust into the middle of a plot to kill the president.

20 years into South African democracy, an apartheid veteran faces a war of a different kind, going against fat cats who want a lion’s share and won’t mind breaking a few bones to get it.

Finding inspiration from television shows and films like ‘Prison Break’ and ‘The Fugitive’, Aluta is a genuine South Africa project whose origins are based on a true story.

This is a film that speaks to our history, our present and our future, with strong characters who not only speak about their problems, but are courageous enough to put themselves on the line and face them.

Director: Asi Mathaba Producer: Asivhanzhi “As” Mathaba Duration (min): 98 Format: 4k Type: Feature Film Genre: Action / Thriller Financiers: Asi - B Films Trailer Link: http://www.dropbox.com/s/ nggdh1rube4ymy5/Aluta%20AsiB%20Films. mp4

Phase: Pre-production

PROJECTS

South African Indies | Rotterdam Film Festival

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BLACK SUNDAY:

Chocolate Milk & Cookies Production

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n Soweto, a number of youths from the township who were passionate about music, particularly their love for “hip hop”, came together to form a platform that was to become a movement that changed the face of hip hop in SA - to create, share and relish in local hip hop.

This was the beginning of a conscious shift from an American rapping style influence to a new era - rapping in indigenous South African languages.

Director: Raps Selogile Producer: Raps Selogile Duration (min): 80 Format: 4k Type: Feature Film Genre: Documentary Trailer Link: http://vimeo.com/83740804

Phase: Pre-production

BONTLE:

Nakedi And Associates

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t is a documentary on beauty from a Black African perspective. The word Bontle means beauty. It is about the writer’s personal journey, a tribute to South Africa’s beauty icons past and present, and to a good friend called Bontle, who was very beautiful and loved all things beautiful and is no more.

As there are no shortages of beauty images in all forms from a Western or White point, Bontle will be a breath of fresh air!

Does beauty transcend race and politics?

Twenty years into democracy in South Africa, what is the mind shift, if any?

Director: Cedric Sundstrom Producer: Nakedi Ribane Duration (min): 90 Format: HD Type: Feature Film Genre: Lifestyle Documentary

Phase: Development

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CITY OF ASHES:

Moksha Films

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he year is 2022. The world has fallen into mayhem, as an experimental HIV vaccine has lead to a contagious mutation of the virus and pandemic infection across all seven continents. The old are all but extinct, the young struggle to survive past birth and those that remain are divided, according to the anti-retroviral treatments they can afford.

In a society that is rigorously controlled by the government. Unknown to everyone, the fate of humanity is being decided on the chaotic streets of Ground Zero - the Johannesburg city slums - but not by the government and its failing anti-retroviral distribution, nor by the scientists and their futile search for a cure, but in the arms of an unsuspecting young woman.

Dinah who holds closely her healthy baby boy, Matheo. Dinah is travelling towards Johannesburg in search of medical

treatment for her dying sister, but when her sons immunity is discovered she must discern what is best for him.

The wrong decision could cost him his life and the right one could restore hope for all of humanity.

Director: Sheetal Magan Producer: Cassim Shariff Duration (min): 120 Format: HD Type: Feature Film Genre: Low-Fi Phase: Development

Phase: Development

I AM ... CRAIG: Away From Keyboard

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Am ... Craig traces the journey of a young South African over 5 life altering years of his life through his female to male transition. The film focuses on the emotional journey that the ‘sex change’ takes the protagonist, his immediate family and friends.

Craig shifts from being petulant and singlemindedly focused on his own psychological needs to being more aware of just how much work is involved in bringing his family on board this journey.

His family, fearful of the impact the transition will have on Craig’s health and his relationship with a broader community are initially helpless to make him see reason.

Through two surgeries, job losses and failed relationships, we follow Craig as he grows into the man he has always known himself to be. Through candid verite scenes and animated sequences, we enter a world that only outwardly seems different. The film

celebrates the universal themes of family, self and identity against the backdrop of a modern South Africa.

Director: Samora Sekhukhune Producer: Chevelle Francis, Dimi Raphoto and Samora Sekhukhune Duration (min): 75 Format: HD Type: Feature Film Genre: Documentary Financiers: National Film and Video Foundation, Neiloe Whitehead, Production & Development Manager - Documentaries

Phase: Post-production

PROJECTS

South African Indies | Rotterdam Film Festival

KOTOYI,

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THE TOWNSHIP REJECT:

Shoot4change

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young man is determined to emancipate his family from poverty through hustling as a taxi conductor. Kotoyi is lured into becoming a drug dealer and soon gets addicted to cocaine and a South African domestic drug, whoonga. With a bounty on his life, he finds refuge in the care of his grandmother who rehabilitates and prepares him to face his demons.

When the antagonists invade his home, grandmother Agnes and childhood lover, Nokuthula team up to defend him while he suffers from withdrawal. As the bad guys close in, Kotoyi trains to the extreme to join forces with his beloved community who fight back in the form of mob justice. Peace is restored when justice is served with the robust support of the police and the testimony of Kotoyi in court that guarantees the villains a long time behind prison walls.

Blessed is the day when his childhood lover,

Nokuthula is awarded a grant to develop an art centre that aims to serve the kids and provide them resources to extra curricular activities. An initiative that is welcomed as it keeps them away from trouble of any kind.

Director: Sandile Nzuza Producer: Sandile Nzuza Duration (min): 90 Format: 4k Type: Feature Film Genre: Fiction thriller

Phase: Pre-production

MILES AWAY: 4K Films

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financial broker has his perfect world shaken when he loses everything, and most importantly the girl of his dreams. He takes on a highly paid job overseas to get back up on his feet.

Things get worse as he discovers the job he applied for online turned out to be a scam once he arrives. Love at first sight! Kendal meets Kelly while performing inside a street car, not knowing she is the daughter of an extremely wealthy man (Mr. Taylor), whom he serves breakfast to each morning as a waiter.

Kendal faces many difficulties, and as he feels his world is beginning to crumble even more, he pours all of his emotions and frustrations into his music. Kendal gets his big break! Kendal’s music became so popular and started to draw bigger crowds to his shows and resulted in him releasing a successful debut album. Kelly,

an adopted child, decides to take Kendal home to get introduced to her parents. Only for Kendal to find out that Kelly’s stepfather (Mr. Taylor) is the one that has helped him become successful. Set in the Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa with overseas co-production intention.

Director: Kent Perils Producer: Kent Perils Duration (min): 90 Format: 4k Type: Feature Film Genre: Romantic Drama Trailer Link: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=jmY2Wyyx7kI

Phase: Development

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PROJECTS

MRS

The Association for Transformation in Film and Television

POPPLESTONE:

Team Tarbaby

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einette Popplestone, nee Du Plessis, had her eyes removed as a baby.

Growing up during Apartheid, she began to piece together a puzzle of a society divided along lines she could not see, but in which she was master, yet always outsider. At 60, raising her adopted son Rowan, the cancer has returned.

We journey with Reinette to find the ghost of her childhood self, and see if she can find a place for herself and her son in a society where skin colour and dis/ability still determine who does and doesn’t belong.

Director: Sarah Ping Nie Jones Producer: Jean Meeran Duration (min): 80 Format: HD Type: Feature Film Genre: Arthouse Fiction and Creative documentary Financiers: Iris Lammertsma at Witfilm, Amsterdam Trailer Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ seo140rr9lzesh8/Team%20Tarbaby%20 Trailer.mov?dl=0

Phase: Pre-production

NYANGA SKY: Echo Ledge Productions

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rom the streets of Nyanga Township, neighbor to Cape Town International Airport, Mdu watches a sky that is littered with the sight and noise of low flying aeroplanes.

To most people in Nyanga, this serves as a constant reminder of South Africa’s prevailing economic divide. But to 12 year old Mdu, and his two friends, it is an inspiration.

Together with Thabo, a boy on his bicycle from out of town, and Gadgets, an aloof inventor, Mdu finds partners in pursuit of a common goal: to build and fly a remote control plane.

To achieve flight, the boys must navigate the restrictive realities of the township, tormenting school bullies, and their own personal internal struggles.

An epic adventure filled with laughs, bike chases, wild animals, young romance, football, and a series of failed attempts at

flight ensues.

The boys must each find in themselves the courage and resolve to succeed, and from each other, the inspiration and support to aspire to heights greater than their reality would seem to allow. Their chances of success hinge on the strength of the friendship they forge.

Will they fly? Will they fall? Or will they become the first township pilots to navigate the Nyanga Sky? Director: Matthew Griffith Producer: Rafeeqah Galant Duration (min): 90 Format: 4k Type: Feature Film Genre: Family

Phase: Development

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South African Indies | Rotterdam Film Festival

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ONE LIFE AFTER NATURE FTB Multimedia

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t was all through natural remedies that maintained the relationship between mud and man. A thousand years ago, the majority of the African race verily relied on natural substances.

Throughout the years the average African male and female have disconnected themselves from the ancient ways of healing. Today we discover how birth has revolutionized our lives; in ancient times a premature child did not experience going through modern medical care procedures, it was all through natural remedies maintaining the relationship between mud and man. We follow three women born prematurely and 25 women who have to decide between technology and nature, to determine what we trust for the future of our children: technology or nature. The story that will discover the truth about us, who we are and where we come from, if culture is what made me, why do I have

subscribe to another foreign ideology? A future of three to convince 25 women to return to their cultures, if science can prove it why wait?

Director: SIfiso Nobela Producer: Nkosinathi Nobela Duration (min): 45 Format: 4k Type: Feature Film Genre: Documentary Financiers: SABC, Mzansi Magic, M-Net Trailer Link: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Jbtefveh-Ik

Phase: Development

THE DEVIL I KNOW:

Lekholokwe Media Services

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his is a story based on Karabo and Lindiwe, who are two women in a loving and passionate relationship.

Together for several years, they now have a desperate need for a child to complete their lives but that’s easier said than done. They both decide to ask mutual male friends to father their child, but they end up not finding the suitable father.

Karabo and Lindiwe find suitable anonymous donors through a sperm bank and they try numerous times to fall pregnant without success. After many hilarious but false starts to conceive, the impatient Lindiwe is furious and she takes matters into her own hands and she sees an opportunity to have sex with her ex-boyfriend (Moeketsi) so that she can fall pregnant.

Lindiwe is pregnant and she is confused whether the father of the child could be her ex-boyfriend (Moeketsi) or could it be from the insemination. Karabo finds out during

their 4th year anniversary dinner that Lindiwe slept with her ex-boyfriend (Moeketsi) behind her back and she feels betrayed.

Director: Lerato Moloi Producer: Ramadan Suleman Duration (min): 15 Format: HD Type: Feature Film Genre: Fiction

Phase: Post-production

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THE SPEED

OF OUR DREAMS:

Black Crow Films

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ow fast is the speed of our dreams?

It is as long as the blink of an eye, as wide as a pull of breath and as short as a lifetime.?

Of late, we have witnessed revolutions from across the globe, but perhaps a true revolution is only complete when it happens from within?

The Speed of Our Dreams is a collection of tales from different corners of the world, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Mexico City, Belfast, Mumbai, that are happening within this time, in this realm and other realms.

The Speed of Our Dreams is where the lives of ancestors and descendants converge all at once.

An anthology of films of callings that are finally answered, of lives and spirits experiencing revolutions from inside out.

The Speed of Our Dreams looks at the legacy that began before us and only is fulfilled incarnations after.

The Speed of Our Dreams links and unifies our diverse backgrounds, cultures and walks of life; re-imagining and linking the myths of the past and future in our present. Here there is no space and time, only re-evolution.

Director: TBC Producer: Lunghi Zondi & Philippa NdisiHermann Duration (min): 100 Format: HD Type: Feature Film Genre: Anthology Film

Phase: Development

ZULU WEDDING: Luju Pictures

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hen Lou is told she’s been promised to the Zulu King in marriage to repay an ancestral debt, she’s forced to confront the tradition she’s been running away from. Tex her American fiancée, is the only man she’s ever fallen in love with but when she prevails upon handsome royal advisor Zulu to help her get into the Royal Compound. He proves to be a dangerously seductive charmer, one who seems to represent all the best aspects of her background.

Zulu reveals himself to be the King’s son.

Since marrying him will repay her ancestral family debt, Zulu claims their affinity must be destiny. When Tex finds her with Zulu and jealously suspects the worst, Tex’s anger and Lou’s wounded pride combust: Tex returns to America, and a heartbroken Lou retreats to the rural Zulu village where her mother was raised. She finds herself falling

in love with her culture. When it seems that Tex hasn’t responded to the peace-making gift she’s sent him, and Prince Zulu again proposes, Lou decides to accept.

Tex returns to claim his bride. Lou is forced to choose between destiny and free will. Which man will she marry at her Zulu Wedding?

Director: Lineo Sekeleoane Producer: Lineo Sekeleoane Duration (min): 104 Format: HD Type: Feature Film Genre: Romantic Drama

Phase: Development

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4K

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Miles Away / p5

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ersonal Profile: The Kent Perils filmmaking bug started with the idea of shooting my own music video. The concepts and ideas came naturally, I found it really easy to make the transition from a project manager to a film maker.

Having a strong foundation in video editing, I know exactly what the final production should be way before I start shooting. Working with big brands such as the Guinness Beer Company is proof of the talent we as 4K Films have to offer to the world. I am currently busy writing a comedy TV –series aimed for production in middle May 2015 and a Romantic Drama “Miles Away” also aimed at production in 2015/16.

Kent Perils

creativity and always think out of the box.

Our aim is to film any kind of event, or anything where a video camera lens can enter. 4K Films is a fully black empowered company with a level 1 BEE status. The team is an expanding group of young dynamic individuals,taking the risk in getting the job done.

Cell: 082 436 5930 Int. Cell: +27 82 436 5930 Tel: +27 82 436 5930 Email: Kent@4kfilms.co.za Web: http://www.4kfilms.info Address: 77 Longway Avenue, 17 Nielsen way, Lorraine, Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Company Profile: Based in Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan, 4K Films is an exempt micro-enterprise video production company with great vision and passion to produce the best results in every production that we undertake. We do not limit ourselves in

ASI - B FILMS:

Aluta / p2

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ersonal Profile: Asi Mathaba graduated from City Varsity Film School in Cape Town, majoring in Directing. After spending more than 14 years in the film and TV industry, Mathaba has managed to accrue the following credits on both the local South African and the International scene; • Hollywood made films – “Storming Ernest” • International Documentaries - “Solly Story” garnered award Berlin Film Festival • “Homesick” which showed at FESPACO & NuMetro Cinemas: A Chinese-South African film collaboration • Ekasi Series ( 9 x TV movies for e-TV) • Rivoningo series 1 to 5 • Musangwe (Gladiators) • “Zola 7”, “Latitude” and “Zwahashu” for the SABC

Asivhanzhi “Asi” Mathaba

Company Profile: Asi – B Films - An Innovative film, television and multimedia production company that seeks to tell untold South African

and African stories with a uniquely Asi-B signature. Bringing to life the human element using internationally celebrated formats of storytelling inspired by the unrivalled beauty, abundance and generosity provided by Africa.

This is captured on the latest world-class technology coupled with an award-winning cinematic style developed by a team of creative innovators representing the inclusive spectrum of a South African diversity in unity.

Cell: +27 78 100 6949 (SMS only) Tel: +27 11 264 2235 Email: asi@asibfilms.com Web: http://www.asibfilms.com Address: P.O.Box 9536, Edenglen 1613, Johannesburg, South Africa

PRODUCTION PROFILES

South African Indies | Rotterdam Film Festival

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AWAY FROM KEYBOARD:

I am ... Craig / p4

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ersonal Profile: After producing a documentary series, Africa Rising, in 2006 Samora Sekhukhune was hooked on documentaries and the continent.

She is directing her début feature documentary, I am ... Craig, which explores gender identity in a modern African context following the female to male transition of a Soweto youth.

The film, currently in post production, “has the potential to be truly cinematic and do a great run at festivals” according to funder NFVF (South Africa).

Financial and other support has been received from Hot Docs Blue Ice Group Documentary Fund and the National Film and Video Foundation.

Samora Sekhukhune

Our content celebrates Africa, her complexities and people. Why? Because we hold ourselves personally responsible to be among the architects of a new Africa. Even in these modern times, power still lies with the artists, storytellers and crazy people! Away From Keyboard qualifies on all these counts and is always on the hunt for like-minded, fearless partnerships.

Cell: 061 404 5360 (SMS only) Tel: +27 11 431 3858 Email: sssamora@gmail.com Web: http://iamcraig.co.za Address: Postnet Suite 241, Private Bag x9, Melville, 2092, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Company Profile: We are based in South Africa’s economic hub, Johannesburg and in rural Limpopo Province. Our focus is on creative documentary. Why? Because we love documentary and we believe in its power.

BLACK CROW FILMS:

The Speed of Our Dreams / p8

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ersonal Profile: Lunghi is a director, producer and scriptwriter and has worked extensively in the film industry under the guidance of some of the most renowned directors.

She has co-produced documentaries, and one, The City That Kills Somalians, is held by Columbia University in the US and Stellenbosch University, as part of their African studies program.

Her directional début was with her short film, Seed, which was awarded “Most Innovative Film” by the international 48HFP competition.

Her current projects include a Kenyan, South African co-production which is in its early development stage.

Lunghi Zondi

Company Profile: Black Crow Films is a fresh, young company, born in the summer of 2014, sparked by the hunger for refreshing and creative narratives and is spearheaded by two innovative and

passionate women filmmakers that have an extensive background in film.

Our aim is to produce films and multimedia content that unapologetically reflects the hybridity and vibrancy of our contemporary African continent; and through storytelling to affirm the existence of an African experience that does not strive to fashion itself against western ideology.

We also function as a service company and represent some of the most creative minds on the continent.

Cell: 083 738 5977 (SMS only) Email: lunghiz@gmail.com Address: 105 Chamberlain Street, Woodstock, Cape Town

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CHOCOLATE MILK & COOKIES PRODUCTION:

Black Sunday / p3

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ersonal Profile: RAPS picked up his first camera at the age of 10. Unsurprisingly, this serendipitous day led to a successful career in stills photography. During this time, RAPS had what you might call a ‘moving experience’ - a realisation that his passion for stills imagery had grown into moving imagery. RAPS went on to study Production Management Systems at University of Johannesburg.

He directed his first commercial in 2005, which was nominated for best picture and best director at the Vuka Awards. Since then, having a number of TV commercials under his belt, RAPS has ventured into producing other genres of film making from music videos, short films and TV shows, broadening his current skills set. Now sitting on this 5th movie with the local broadcaster.

Cell: 083 565 4442 (no roaming) Int. Cell: +27 83 565 4442 Tel: +27 83 565 4442 Email: rapsselogiloe@gmail.com Address: 1271 Elundi Street, Zone 1, Diepkloof, Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa

Raps Selogile

ECHO LEDGE PRODUCTIONS:

Nyanga Sky / p6

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ersonal Profile: Rafeeqah Galant is a respected producer from Cape Town, South Africa. She is the majority share holder in Echo Ledge Media, a film company that focuses on local content for the South African industry. She is currently the producer of Echo Ledge’s first feature film; Nyanga Sky, a South African Kids Adventure set in the local township of Nyanga. The film recently won development acclaim as the “Best South African Film” at Durban FilmMart 2014.

Rafeeqah is an full time creative, working as both a writer, director and designer, as well as a producer.

Rafeeqah Galant

Company Profile: Echo Ledge Productions is a film production company based in Cape Town but working throughout South Africa. Our offering is focused on high-end music videos and creative video work but also includes digital infographics as well as corporate and service work. Our client range

varies from international musicians such as Zaki Ebrahim (Canada/SA) and Dr. Sid (Nigeria) to big corporates like Toyota and Vodacom.

Now in it’s 5th year Echo Ledge has grown to include short films that have been screened at festivals throughout South Africa including the Durban International Film Festival and the Shnit International Short Film Festival.

Cell: 082 969 6359 (SMS only) Email: raf@echoledge.com Web: http://www.echoledge.com Address: 120 Milner Road, Claremont, Cape Town, South Africa, 7708

PRODUCTION PROFILES

South African Indies | Rotterdam Film Festival

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FTB MULTIMEDIA:

One Life After Nature / p7

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ersonal Profile: Sifiso Nkosinathi Nobela was born and raised by a single mother and Graduated in India receiving an International Diploma In Film Direction with A+. Founder and CEO of the Mpumalanga International Film Festival, has worked on music videos, short films, documentaries and PSAs. He is also a Film and Video consultant, consulting with Mpumalanga Government for all film and video development.

Sifiso Nkosinathi Nobela

Cell: 074 644 1397 Tel: +27 13 753 2433 Email: admin@miff.org.za Web: http://www.miff.org.za Address: 32 Bell street 35r floor, Office no 310, Nelspruit, Mbombela, 1200

Company Profile: To lead the creative industry in Africa and strive to be the leading HD production company.

• Film and video production Creative Agency • Interactive media TV production • Information technology radio production • Music & sound production multimedia equipment hire • Multimedia capacity building IT training and capacity building • Publishing graphic design

LEKHOLOKWE MEDIA SERVICES: The Devil I Know / p7

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ersonal Profile: Lerato Moloi is an aspiring filmmaker, born in Soweto.

Her journey started when she undertook a Media Studies diploma course in 2006-2009 with Boston Media House where she majored in TV Production, Advertising and Radio Broadcasting.

In 2011 - 2012 Lerato was part of the DStv Film Skills Development Programme and in 2013 she was part of the European Union Advance Incubator course: Business in filmmaking with Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking. The training at Big Fish has given Lerato a platform to grow as a filmmaker and be confident, creative and innovative and this is a reflected in the works that she has directed thus far.

Lerato Moloi

Company Profile: Lekholokwe Media Services is a Gauteng based company that was established with the vision of being a media and events one-stop

shop. We provide professional, effective and satisfactory services that meet our clients’ needs. We are a black female owned business and we pride ourselves in providing the best end result and outsourcing experts for quality results, and we strive to establish and maintain good and healthy long term working relationships with our clients.

Our services includes concept development including storyboarding, film and television production, post production (Editing, Sound design).

Cell: 083 339 0637 Email: lgmoloi@gmail.com Address: PO Kwa-Xuma, Jabulani, Soweto, South Africa, 1868

ekholokwe Media Services

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LUJU PICTURES:

Zulu Wedding / p8

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ersonal Profile: Lineo Sekeleoane graduated from the South African School of Film, TV and Drama where she trained as a Line/Creative Producer and Casting Director. She is an SAFTA nominated producer with over 20 productions under her belt including the award winning ‘Home Sweet Home’ (M-Net/DSTV).

In 2006 she produced SABC 1’s “Mthunzi We Ntaba” (under Kwa Flights of Fancy Productions), in 2008 “Redemption” (under Tunc Productions) winner of 3 SAFTA Awards and “Entabeni” nominated for 6 SAFTA’s. And in 2010 she Directed her first short, launched Top Gospel for Top TV. 2012/13 credits include TV movies for Etv and Mzansi Magic. Her debut feature will be distributed by Ster Kinekor.

Lineo Sekeleoane

communications and entertainment. We are content specialists whose work combines youthful exuberance, innovation and professionalism. As partners with a diverse toolkit of experience and qualifications, it is our focused commitment to be a boutique for exclusive and authentic content.

Cell: 082 955 4567 Tel: +27 11 673 1049 Email: lineo@lujuinc.com Web: http://www.lujuinc.com Address: PO Box 1086, Bergbron 1712, South Africa

Company Profile: Luju Inc. delivers a full range of multimedia and production services in the fields of film, television,

MOKSHA FILMS:

City of Ashes / p4

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ersonal Profile: Sheetal Magan is an up-and-coming South African talent with a particular fascination for cultural narratives and stories that respond to the ever changing DNA of our world. She has written and directed several short films and is currently in development on her first documentary feature. She is also currently in the process of launching an experimental film platform that engages the online space and focuses on inventive approaches to storytelling.

An insatiable hunger to know face-to-face what shapes our cultural landscape drove her to travel extensively. With this deeply felt experiential map, she is committed to writing and producing content that pushes the envelope, explores uniquely African questions and captivates her audience.

Sheetal Magan

Company Profile: Moksha Films is a collaborative platform aimed at driving experimental work that engages both

traditional and transmedia platforms. The primary focus of is to enhance collaboration amongst South African based creatives and pursue storytelling that push the boundaries of form, process and message on various platforms: Online and Experimental Film, Documentary Film and Television. We are not interested in the hard sell, we are interested in the simple truths and transformational impact of those truths spoken.

Cell: 082 065 9507 Int. Cell: +27 82 065 9507 Tel: +27117825475 Email: smagan86@gmail.com Address: Unit 4 Las Vegas, 30 7th Street, Linden, 2195

PRODUCTION PROFILES

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NAKEDI AND ASSOCIATES:

Bontle / p3

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ersonal Profile: One of South Africa’s most versatile performing artists, Nakedi Ribane’s career spans acting, fashion, and writing. A published author, Nakedi’s debut book, Beauty: A Black Perspective, received much acclaim for tackling images of beauty from a perspective not often heard in the gruelling fashion and beauty industry.

Nakedi Ribane

Company Profile: Formed in 2005, Nakedi and Associates is a close corporation established to participate in general business and the business of the arts.

It celebrates and unravels professional and untapped talent needing exposure to potential markets. It has been a training, guiding and development ground for young boys and girls seeking to participate in the performing arts. The company collaborates and partners with other entities where possible, as well as being a conduit through

which a number of artists benefit whenever there are big productions and or projects.

The company seeks to participate in cultural exchange programs and coproductions with other like minded entities in film and theatre productions, as well as maximizing transformation in the arts and building leadership roles.

Cell: +27 82 789 2163 (SMS only) Tel: +27 11 884 6331 Email: nakedir@telkomsa.net Address: P.O.Box 130816, Bryanston, 2o21, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

NATIVES AT WORK & XCUT:

Alex on Seventh / p2

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ersonal Profile: With credentials in short narrative filmmaking, Zinzi has now ventured into feature length creative documentary work where she is exploring a wide array of subjects and characters. She has written a number of short films that have extensively run the international festival circuit.

She is currently in early production stage of a very exciting and character-driven documentary narrative titled Spirits Of The Karoo. Zinzi hopes to be able to interrogate and leverage the power of meaningful stories and filmmaking to promote exciting and robust dialogue about global social issues. She believes that creative documentary is a mechanism through which art and stories truly can make a difference.

Zinzi Nkenene

Company Profile: Natives At Work is a young Johannesburg based creative collective and production house. It seeks to develop and

produce creative length author documentaries films and cinematic short films that challenge the dominant narrative. The company is committed to making thought-provoking and distinctive work that surprise, engage, move and entertain. Natives At Work is also developing other exciting projects. One is titled Spirits Of The Karoo, a creative documentary film. And two cinematic short fiction films titled; Letters And A Diary and Meredith’s Pang. The two projects are at development stage but are most likely to be completed before the end of 2015.

Cell: +27 79 829 3309 (SMS only) Email: zinzi.nkenene@mail.com Address: 54 Ille de Capri, Harry Gaulaun Drive & Le Roux Avenue, Vorna Valley, 1686, Midrand, South Africa

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PRODUCTION PROFILES

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Kotoyi, the township reject / p5

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ersonal Profile: Sandile is a producer who has spent his professional career working in the film industry. After translating the feature film script of My Secret Sky (Vuleka productions) which went on to win multiple international awards, it was certain that the film bug had a good bite.

He has worked on various co-productions, Sunworld Productions, Excelman Productions, reality shows, South Africa’s Got Talent and X-factor South Africa.

Company Profile: Established in 2012, Shoot 4 Change is a film and photography co-orporative, which specialises in the creation of high end compelling universal stories and art exhibitions. Lead by three dynamic individuals of diverse backgrounds in script development and events management, S4c is the key between local and international content.

We understand that South Africa is a beautiful and cost-effective film destination, therefore we want to uphold that legacy by coupling it with innovative production services such as cornerstone financing, development, pre production and production.

Cell: 071 480 7443 Int. Cell: +27 71 480 7443 Tel: +27 31 201 4750 Email: sandile@shootforchange.co.za Web: http://www.shootforchange.co.za Address: 76 Clark road, Glenwood, 4001

Sandile Nzuza

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TARBABY:

Mrs Popplestone / p6

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ersonal Profile: Jean Meeran is a member of film and art collective Team Tarbaby. He has an MA in film from UCT and NYU with residencies at the Binger Institute and a Hot Docs Blue Ice Fellowship.

Awards include Best Pitch Sithengi 2001 (P-I-G), and the Newcomers Award 2005 (Katechetik), AVA Award 2007 (The Brown Europe Pageant/ Round One) and IDFA most Promising Documentary, at DFM 2013 and 2014. He has screened at ZIFF 2005, DIFF 2006/2012 and IFFR 2005, the Goodman, Bell Roberts, AVA and the SA National galleries. He is currently producing the fiction feature, Riot Waif, with Zinaid Meeran and the documentaries, Waithira, with Eva Munyiri and, Mrs Popplestone, with Sarah Jones.

Jean Meeran

Company Profile: Team Tarbaby is a collective of filmmakers, artists and musicians whose work focuses on the performance of identity and its fluid and fragmented nature. Intrinsic

to their process is a DIY work ethic. Team Tarbaby’s works have screened at various festivals, galleries and biennales both in South Africa and abroad. Their previous feature documentary, Umbilical Cords, directed by Sarah Ping Nie Jones screened at DIFF, Film Africa and Encounters 2012. Eva Munyiri’s, D’fense d’Afficher, won the France24/RFI prize 2012. Jean Meeran’s, Katechetik was winner of the Newcomer’s Award at CTIFF 2005.

Cell: +27 72 278 1471 (SMS only) Email: teamtarbaby@gmail.com Web: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Team_ Tarbaby/154645101399522 Address: 17 Aandbloem Street, Vredehoek, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa

INTRO TO ATFT

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ABOUT SA INDIES South African independent filmmakers and companies, established by the Association for Transformation in Film and Television (ATFT) for their delegations sponsored by the department of trade and industry (DTI) to international film and television markets.

The facilities and networks ATFT has at these international markets can be used by any South African independent filmmakers and companies and include stand or booth space to host meetings, wi-fi at markets, coffee and other refreshments, AV equipment to play promos or trailers, umbrella stand reduced rate accreditation at certain markets such as MIPCOM and MIPTV, logo display on the stands or booths, PR and marketing inclusion at certain markets and a catalogue of projects and companies attending the markets from South Africa available at the stand as well as online. Find out more at sa-indies.org.

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South African Indies (SA Indies) is an umbrella brand for South African independent filmmakers and companies

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South African Indies (SA Indies) is an umbrella brand for

Contact Information

Web: www.atft.info E-mail: info@filmandtvtransformation.org Established 2013 South African Non Profit Corporation No: 2013/054061/08

Executive Directors

Sifiso Khanyile - Spokesperson Mayenzeke Baza - Intl. Relations Tshego Molete - Skills Development Pascal Schmitz - Public Officer

Staff

Zukiswa Boyce - Project Coordinator