tiff sa indies catalogue 2015

Toronto Film Festival 10 -20 September 2015

Cape Town and the Western Cape.If you’re not inspired, you’re not here.

We are a region of unlimited potential. And this translates into unlimited opportunity. Whether your interest is in travel, business, export or film, Cape Town and the Western Cape has something to interest you. Let Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape, help you discover the opportunities.

We have the Western Cape government’s mandate to support film promotion and production and work closely with other provincial and national counterparts such as the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), to make South Africa a film friendly destination. South Africa has eight international co-production treaties: Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, France, Germany, New Zealand and United Kingdom.

In 2010 we were proud to help launch the Cape Town Film Studios which is the first custom-built Hollywood-style film studio complex of its kind in Africa, with state-of-the-art support services. Situated in Cape Town, which topped the prestigious New York travel list for 2014, it offers a unique opportunity for filmmakers to take advantage of our moderate Mediterranean climate, stunning variety of locations, superb expertise and state-of-the-art facilities at a fraction of what film-making traditionally costs and competitive film incentives.

Cape Town and the Western Cape has been the host to many productions including Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Safe House and 24: Redemption.

For more information:Monica RorvikWesgro Film Trade Manager+27 (0) 21 487 [email protected]

an inspiring place to film

photograph courtesy of CTFS

ABOUT THE SOUTH AFRICANFILM INDUSTRY

CONTENTS 01

The Association for Transformation in Film and Television

CONTENTSintro01. About The South African Film Industry

production profiles / projects02. Tokolosh Warpath Records

03. Uprising Lillo Bergh Productions (PTY) Ltd

04. Black Sunday Chocolate Milk & Cookies Productions

05. In Between Dreams Ground Works Production (Pty) Ltd

06. The Flats Diprente Films

07. Molate with an “E” 1000 Hugs Films

08. Mandla Mshiswa Media

09. Ndon’eban’iphi? Unicco Motion Pictures

10. Inside Gangland Insync Productions

11. In Parallel Lines Naleli M Media

12. Malaika Vusion Media

13. Mandela - A Man Of Peace Nayanaya Pictures

14. Hear Me Move Coal Stove Pictures

15. Sunnyside South African Great Movies Production (Pty) Ltd

16. Inyala (Disgrace) Vusumuzi Ndhlovu

17. Dimpho KMFilms South Africa

18. A Zulu Wedding Luju Pictures & Productions

19. Don’tMessWithTheMaid Site Et Sons Media Productions

20. 69 Bodies Tamol Media

21. The Dodgy Promoter Disadvantaged Background Productions

South Africa has a vibrant film and television industry that is growing in reputation and is internationally competitive. 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 attainedsubstantial global recognition including an Academy Award forbest foreign language film in 2006 for Tsotsi, Oscar-nominatedfilms like Yesterday, and U-Carmen eKhayalitsha, a Xhosa-language film which won the Golden Bear award at the 2005 Berlin Film Festival. The 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 filmmaking, 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,commercials 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.

TOKOLOSHWarpath Records Kevin Singh

Since 1838 the spirit of a dwarf creature has been killing people. In modern day South Africa a young architect tries to find out more about his wife’s mysterious death and realises there is something sinister out there. He finds help from Manoj, whose wife also died mysteriously. Together they try to solve the mystery of the Tokolosh.

Project Status: Completed]Director: Kevin SinghProducer: Devon SinghAttached Parties: NoneDuration (min): 85Format: SDType: Feature FilmGenre: HorrorTrailer Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxUAsvgOuAw

Personal Profile: Kevin Singh is an actor and filmmaker. He shot his first student movie in 2003, entitled Jungle City with Chris David. Due to lack of funding he decided to continue shooting self funded projects. He has shot The Walking Dead, an African Stunt Promotional video for FOX TV, and Fairly Legal Promo as well as directing and starring in a feature film entitled The Chameleon. Company Profile: Warpath Records is a movie company that has worked on several productions. It has members that have experience in short films, feature films and music videos. It has now also moved towards recording music. Several young talented cast and crew started out in the company who went on to become full time actors, directors and producers. However, the company continues to strive to get funding for the bigger projects.

Cell: +74 252 1084 / Tel: +11 804 2300Email: [email protected]: www.oroccipictures.comAddress: P.O. Box 433, Kelvin, 2054

Toronto Internation Film Festival 2015

PRODUCTION PROFILES / PROJECTS02

UPRISINGLillo Bergh Productions (PTY) ltd Lillo Bergh

In this action drama, Kevin, after having been kicked out by his abusive mother, finds himself fighting a greater battle. A battle for the freedom of a whole community held under siege by the tyrannical X. Through leading a small team into a great battle against Von Heimer, Kevin finds a pathway to personal freedom and healing from his own hurts.

Project Status: DevelopmentDirector: Valente BoschProducer: Lillo BerghAttached Parties: NoneDuration (min): 120Format: 2kType: Feature FilmGenre: Action Drama

Personal Profile: Lillo /lI’lƏƱ/ Bergh (Noun)1A Being having a quality that thrusts itself into attention.2A Filmmaker from Newclare, passionate about youth development.Cancer survivor. Career Timeline: At 14: Spray painter At 16: Sound Engineer (Rhema Bible Church) At 19: Video Editor. Technical Director (Rhema Bible Church)At 21: New Media Editor (Big Brother)At 26: Still alive to the shock and amazement of doctors. Right now – fighting for the dream of filming...

Company Profile: We believe that every child was called from the womb for a greater purpose that is unique to that individual. And we seek to groom the next generation to fulfill their purpose in their generation, through education. Utilizing technology, cross media elements will work hand in hand with video to achieve the objective of grooming the next generation for success.

Cell: +27 72 334 4598Email: [email protected]: 11 Mango Avenue, Alra Park, Nigel, 1491

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BLACK SUNDAYChocolate Milk & Cookies Productions RAPS Selogile

Our documentary follows the birth and life of the Black Sunday movement, the characters involved and who played at the live events. We want to document this ‘moment in time’ and discover the truths of why it fell apart and perhaps, in some small way, reconcile this legendary movement.

The heart of the matter in the documentary is to showcase and highlight how indigenous South African languages were harnessed and enforced to influence local RAP music from the underground to the commercial South African music scene by the inception of the Black Sunday Movement.

Project Status: DevelopmentDirector: RAPSProducer: RAPSAttached Parties: NoneDuration (min): 70Format: HD Type: Feature DocumentaryGenre: DocumentaryTrailer Link: www.youtube.com watch?v=GbBEM2txRlI&spfre-load=10

Personal Profile: RAPS first picked up a stills camera at the young age of 10.He went on to harness his photography skills working as a stills assistant. Through constantly viewing the world via an eyepiece he slowly developed the love for moving pictures. In 2005 he shot his first commercial that was nominated for both Best Picture and Best Director. In 2007, he finally started working as a full time commercial director.

Company Profile: Chocolate Milk & Cookies Productions (CMC) is a 100% black owned production pouse founded in 2007. Having worked and gained experience in the film industry for over a decade predominantly producing commercials, later on venturing into producing promos, documentaries, music videos, drama series and TV shows. They provide high-end and below-the-line production value to clients in the communication advertising industry.

Cell: +278 356 54442 / Tel: +27 83 565 4442Email: [email protected]: www.chocmilkandcookies.tvAddress: 1271 Elundi Street, Zone 1 Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg, 1864



IN BETWEEN DREAMSGround Works Production (Pty) Ltd Ikanyeng Motlhamme

With countless dreams wandering the earth, how does one discern themselves from the wanderers to the people who live out their dream?

In Between Dreams is a story that delves into the journey of dream realizing. This 24-minute documentary examines whether environment, education and circumstances affect the realisation of dreams. Following the lives of three dreamers, we explore the “birth” of dreams and its potential to be realized within the dynamic societal context of South Africa.

Project Status: DevelopmentDirector: Ikanyeng MotlhammeProducer: Lulama BongobiAttached Parties: NoneDuration (min): 25Format: HDType: Short FilmGenre: Coming of Age

Personal Profile: As the proprietor of Ground Works Production, Ikanyeng Motlhamme is a director that brings strategic thinking to creative development. She has two Bachelor degrees, completed her studies in Motion Picture and went on to study Marketing Communications to further her skill-set. She had a good run in the advertising industry but realized that life and passion as a filmmaker would bring greater fulfilment. Today she lends her voice to telling stories that empower South Africans through her own unique eye.

Company Profile: Ground Works Production is a South African based production company established in 2015 which develops and produces film and television content. We are looking to add value to the South African film and television industry by creating honest and creative work. We are currently in the developmental stage with a short film and television show, looking to producethem to entertain, captivate, as well as educate audiences.

Cell: +27 76 169 5984 Email: [email protected]: B103 Palm Springs, Wemyss Street, Brooklyn, Cape Town, Westen Cape,South Africa


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The FlatsDiprente Films Isaac Mogajane

Chris King is an American doctor stationed at a community center in one of the most dangerous areas of Cape Town, South Africa: the Cape Flats.

When 12 year old Waldorf Hendricks, pursued by a group of gangsters for witnessing a murder, stumbles across the path of Chris and his team, they make the life-altering decision to stop and rescue him and, by so doing, become targets themselves.

Soon, the group is hunted through the darkest recesses of The Flats, and as the night progresses so does the mayhem, pushing both the pursued and the pursuers to breaking point.

Project Status: DevelopmentDirector: TBCProducer: Isaac MogajaneAttached Parties: NoneDuration (min): 90Format: HDType: Feature FilmGenre: Thriller

Personal Profile: In 2009, Isaac co-founded Diprente Films, a South African based media production company that has enjoyed strong growth to date. In 2012 Isaac produced the feature film, Blitz Patrollie and is the executive producer of a number of television series, one of which has been twice nominated for an International Emmy. Diprente is currently in development of a number of feature films and television series aimed at international audiences.

Company Profile: Founded in 2009, Diprente Films is a production company working across the film, television and branded content space.

Diprente has produced numerous television series for South African broadcasters, and has been nominated twice for an International Emmy for it’s satirical current affairs show, The Late Nite News. In 2013, Diprente enjoyed a wide local release for its feature film, Blitz Patrollie which is currently being represented internationally by Picture Tree International.

Cell: +27 73 517 2031Email: [email protected]: www.diprente.co.zaAddress: 163 Smit Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001



Molate with an “E”1000 Hugs Films Yolanda Mogatusi

Themba Molate is an ambitious young man whose single greatest goal is to be the second richest man in South Africa after Patrice Motsepe. But even with all his trying, Themba is still stuck at the bottom of the food-chain; he is still just a driver for a florist. The frustrated Themba feels his luck is turning until a mistake on his driver’s license costs him his job. He then sets out to rectify the error but things fall apart...in a big way.

Project Status: DevelopmentDirector: Yolanda K. MogatusiProducer: Yolanda K. MogatusiAttached Parties: NoneDuration (min): 90Format: HDType: Feature FilmGenre: Action Comedy

Personal Profile: A witty script writer and up-and-coming director, Yolanda leaped into the TV industry with a sitcom Askies, which she co-created. While working on the sitcom, she was selected into the internationally accredited Wits Business School to study a Postgraduate qualification in Management and continued with creating more television programs. She was selected into Focus Features’ Africa First programme with the short film, Hair That Moves.

Company Profile: Thousand Hugs is a film production company born out of a dream to showcase truly and proudly South African Stories. The company comprises of two young entrepreneurs who believe in their passion and skill and continuously find ways of mastering the craft of filmmaking. While the skill base is varied our main focus is narrative based film production. We are great believers in collaboration!

Cell: +27 72 171 1616 / Tel: +27 72 171 1616Email: [email protected]: www.1000-hugs.comAddress: 1227 Diepkloof Extension 3, Diepkloof, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 1862

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PRODUCTION PROFILES / PROJECTS

MANDLAMshiswa Media Sizwe Mzolo

Greek warriors, Vikings, Romans and Knights. We’ve seen it. We’ve been there. But now it’s time to add the supremacy of the Zulu warrior to the list. Mandla is an epic period adult action adventure set in a fantastical Southern Ancient Africa. An exiled but legendary Zulu warrior, Mandla, and a young entitled prince journey across the heights and depths of Africa on a dangerous quest to find a cure that will save a village and more importantly for Mandla, his son. A story of survival, of friendship, of fathers and sons. An authentic original film spoken in Zulu language.

Project Status: DevelopmentDirector: Miguel BalonaProducer: Sizwe MzoloAttached Parties: Sydney Lavine / Sydney’s BuzzDuration (min): 120Format: 4KType: Feature FilmGenre: Epic AdventureTrailer Link: vimeo.com/118248675

Personal Profile: Sizwe Mzolo Has a Bachelors Degree in Film and Television as a producer which he obtained from AFDA Film School in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is an ambitious producer whose passion lies in creating culturally relevant content with a strong global appeal. A natural born innovation specialist in motion picture, develops digitally inspired solutions as his hobby.

Company Profile: Mshiswa Media is a creative factory where contentis conceptualised and produced. We are producers and exporters of content from Africa to the world.The company is made up of a collective of creative, passionate and quality driven film makers who specialise in Film, Television, Video and Post Production. We are a strategic partner to have in your network.

Cell: +27 82 663 8144 / Tel: +27 824 6727Email: [email protected]: www.mshiswamedia.comAddress: PO. Box 2557, Bedfordview, 2008



Ndon’eban’iphi?

Ndon’eban’iphi?

Unicco Motion Pictures Nokulunga Mntwapi

A woman’s hatred towards her husband’s mistress turns her to a stone cold monster. Her wrath is felt by the third generation whose innocence is so pure that even after her granddaughter discovers the reasons behind the abuse and mistreatments, she finds it in her heart to build a healthy relationship with her grandmother. After battling the demons that were trying to turn her into her grandmother, she sets out on a path to give more attention and love towards those that are unfortunate enough to be judged and hated by society.

Project Status: DevelopmentDirector: Phumlani VetoProducer: Nokulunga MntwapiAttached Parties: NoneDuration (min): 45Format: 16mmType: Short FilmGenre: Drama based on real life events

Personal Profile: Nokulunga Mntwapi is from East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. She worked as a volunteer at Imonti FM & Bush TV, after years of being in the background and studied Film & TV at Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking in JHB,where she edited an award winning PSA at the MNet Tag Awards 2012. She created the film on Nkulie Dube, daughter of Reggae legend Lucky Dube, who was gunned down by thugs in a hijacking whilst she was in the car.

Company Profile: Unicco Motions is a brain child of Nokulunga Jimana Mntwapi, an aspiring filmmaker whose interest is mainly in producing and editing. A trans-media production company, with its backbone in audio visual, specializes in content producing, production management and story telling by combining elements that conveys the story by means of any form of art, capturing such on video and editing for audience viewing.

Cell: +27 76 901 5989 Email: [email protected]: nikomotions.weebly.comAddress: 1709 N.U 13, Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, 5219, South Africa

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Inside GanglandInsync Productions Faghrie Salie

Inside Gangland takes viewers on a journey inside the townships of the Cape Flats, Western Cape, South Africa - aptly known as the dumping ground of Apartheid. High unemployment rates and mass reliance on social welfare for survival creates an ideal breeding ground for gangsterism and drugs. Inside Gangland alters the gaze and asks the questions from the perspective of someone who understands these communities and is faced with the same social, economic and political issues daily. What if doors are closing all around you and the only one that’s opening is the one that’s going to take you inside?

Project Status: CompletedDirector: Faghrie Salie/ Younus SalieProducer: Nazrene Salie/ Younus SalieAttached Parties: NoneDuration (min): 55Format: HDType: Feature DocumentaryGenre: FactualTrailer Link: youtu.be/gqdI4ECPoWU

Personal Profile: I am a television director and editor. I am part of the Insync Productions team.I have worked in this industry for 10 years working on various projects including a broad spectrum of genres from religion and education to wildlife.I have a great passion for this industry.The ability to bring visual stories to life is what excites me.

Company Profile: INSYNC Productions is a 100% black-owned production company. The company was formed in 2004 in Cape Town, South Africa. Having seen phenomenal growth since, Insync Productions has now firmly established its presence within the local industry.

Energy, Inspiration and Creativity are the elements that drive Insync.We produce an array of programming covering a number of genres including education and religion, but our forte remains natural history programming.

Cell: +27 79 406 4607 / Tel: +27 21 715 2025Email: [email protected]: www.insyncproductions.co.zaAddress: 19 Bradley Road, Elfindale Heathfield, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa



In Parallel LinesNaleli M Media Pheello Mochele

Martin Mahlamvu (one of the most notorious gangsters known to Johannesburg, Gauteng) and Lesley Ann Van Selm (2010 Woman Of The Year running the biggest NPO in South Africa, and Africa) are in a relationship that is characterized by contrast in decisions, opportunities and challenges.

It all started more than eighteen years ago when Lesley Ann visited prison and met Martin as an inmate. It is the story of Beauty and the Beast in a South African context.

Project Status: DevelopmentDirector: Dudusile MkhizeProducer: Pheello MocheleAttached Parties: FundDetails of attached parties: National Film and Video Founda-tion and the Department of Trade and Industry in South Africa are interested in providing funding for the project. Also another private company has also shown interest in assisting with finance.Duration (min): 75Format: HDType: Feature DocumentaryGenre: Social DocumentaryTrailer Link: www.nalelim.co.za

Personal Profile: Executive Director of Naleli M Holdings. He has a BCom Actuarial Science degree and Mathematical Statistics and Financial Risk Manager Postgraduate. He is also an author of books in Sesotho and English, being translated in other languages. His passion is in storytelling and he combines his great business acumen and skills to produce films, books and other mediums that travel and have the maximum impact.

Company Profile: Naleli M Holdings boasts experience in studio-based TV shows, corporate video, low budget film and documentary productions. The company was started with the notion of creating an enterprise that would be professional and growth-driven in all its business engagements. The directors of this company have skills and experience in video and digital production, financial risk management, quantitative analysis and large business dynamics.

Cell: +27 72 396 2813 / Tel: +27 11 477 0291Email: [email protected]: www.nalelim.co.zaAddress: 47 Twist Street, Albertville, Randburg 2195, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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MalaikaVusion Media Vusi Zion

Malaika Mkwanazi not only struggles and fights to find her place in the world but also has to decide between doing what’s right and what feels right, while living with the consequences of those choices. Malaika uses the premise of family and a young person’s coming of age odyssey as a mirror into which the audience can reflect their own journeys and perhaps come to terms with the passions they sacrificed in the service of duty, family and making ends meet. Malaika follows four young‐adults as they learn to decide between doing what’s right and what feels right.

Project Status: DevelopmentDirector: Maynard KraakProducer: Vusi Zion / Stephanie PickoverAttached Parties: NoneDuration (min): 24Format: HDType: SeriesGenre: TelenovellaNumberofepisodes: 216

Personal Profile: This charismatic, creative machine has been in front of the camera (and behind) longer than he can remember. Over the years, he has worked with a variety of broadcasters - both as producer and on-screen talent. His creative flair and intuitive understanding of broadcast content and formats has been integral to his TV career growth & success. He can be found tinkering on Vusion’s cameras over the weekend.

Company Profile: With over 50 years of TV production, animation, motion graphics and broadcast experience,Vusion Media’s brag book includes high definition media, television productions, corporate communication and promos. We turn brilliant ideas into creative solutions with a distinctly South African flavour. Our toys include Final Cut Pro Edit Stations, Animation and Motion Graphics Engines and a HD Camera & Lensing Store. Services include: Brand Strategy & Execution, Design, Animation, Branded Content and Broadcast Design.

Cell: +27 83 602 5196 / Tel: +27 87 050 1122Email: [email protected] Website:www.vusion.co.zaAddress: P.O. Box 5170, Cresta, 2118



mandela - man of peace

mandelaman of peace

nayanaya pictures xoliswa sithole

Mandela - Man of Peace explores Mandela’s peace efforts at home, from prison to the liberation of South Africa, as well as his global peace efforts; from East Timor, peace talks in Burundi and the Congo, the efforts in Ireland and to the Israeli Palestinian talks. Mandela was truly a man of peace, the documentary will explore the complexities and the challenges of attaining and wanting to attain peace at all costs.

Project Status: DevelopmentDirector: Xoliswa SitholeProducer: Xoliswa SitholeAttached Parties: NoneDuration (min): 90Format: HDType: Feature DocumentaryGenre: Autobiographical

Personal Profile: Two time BAFTA award winner and Peabody winner Xoliswa started as an actress in Cry Freedom turned producer / director and member of BAFTA. Based in Johannesburg, she is a member of the British Film Academy.

At present Xoliswa is developing a documentary on Mandela’s peace efforts at home and globally (Mandela - Man of Peace) and another documentary called Rise - looking at how African Countries liberated South Africa.

Company Profile: Nayanaya Pictures was established in 1997. The company’s ethos is rooted in founder and director, Xoliswa Sithole’s vision of a film company that produces films with themes in tune with South Africa, Africa and global political, educational, and socio-economic realms - and the world at large, with a particular focus on women and children. Its primary business objective is to produce documentaries, television programmes, corporate videos, and feature films.

Cell:+27 72 504 1929 / Tel: +27 11 640 3685Email: [email protected]: www.nayanaya.comAddress: 12 Babington Street, Fairwood, Johannesburg, 2192, RSA

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Hear ME MoveCoal Stove Pictures Clare Louis

Muzi is a mild mannered student at a Johannesburg college. The son of a famous township pantsula dancer, he promised his mother he would give up dancing after his father was murdered years ago at a street dance. When his father’s former dance partner approaches Muzi to join his crew, “Sbujwa Nation”, Muzi has to choose between finding out the truth about his father’s death or disappointing his mother. What he doesn’t realize is that by joining Sbujwa Nation, he makes himself mortal enemies with Prince, the former leader of Sbujwa Nation who starts a rival dance crew called Ambi$hN.

Project Status: CompletedDirector: Scottnes SmithProducer: Fidel Namisi; Wandile MolebatsiAttached Parties: NoneDuration (min): 104Format: 4KType: Feature FilmGenre: Dance DramaTrailer Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnbQclAnbgU

Personal Profile: After spending 15 years travelling and living abroad, Clare returned to South Africa to complete a Master’s Degree in 3D-Animation. As a producer, she’s now able to leverage the international networks formed over more than a decade to access various international markets. Since Coal Stove Pictures released Hear Me Move, Clare’s commitment to innovation, creativity and belief in people have proven a driving force in enabling the company to access new markets.

Company Profile: By showcasing today’s creative icons and the emerging talent of tomorrow, Coal Stove Pictures tells credible, authentic and emotionally immersive stories of the human spirit triumphing against all odds through films and dramas. Launched in 2007 and operated by Scottnes Smith, Wandile Molebatsi and Fidel Namisi, the company aims to create a place of work where artists thrive and create works that celebrate creativity, whilst retaining an African perspective.

Cell: +27 78 506 8155 / Tel: +27 11 403 1446Email: [email protected]: www.coalstove.co.zaAddress: 4 De Beer Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa



SUNNYSIDESouth African Great Movies Production (Pty) Ltd John Wani

Carlos De Nero, a Mexican organised crime boss wanted by the DEA & Interpol finds himself in Sunnyside. Sunnyside is in the heart of Pretoria and an amalgam of nationalities and languages. Carlos, with millions of dollars in his pocket exploits the opportunities presented by Sunnyside and South Africa and soon his thriving organised crime activities of extortion, drug peddling, prostitution, hi-jacking, smuggling and murder has the local community and the police in a strangle hold.

With pressure mounting, Carlos escapes and arrives in Nigeria where he uses his money to assert himself into the Boko Haram terrorist group.

Project Status: DevelopmentDirector: TBC / International DirectorProducer: John Wani / Jonathan PienaarAttached Parties: NoneDuration (min): 105Format: 4KType: Feature FilmGenre: Political Thriler / Action

Personal Profile: With a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of South Africa (UNISA), John Wani was drawn to the film and television industry quite early, acted on stage since primary school and developed a passion for writing, producing and directing later in his career. John founded South African Great Movies Production (Pty) Ltd in 2007, a company that lives by its dream to produce world acclaimed Films and TV programs.

Company Profile: South African Great Movies Production (Pty) Ltd is an independent leading South African Film, Television and Commercial Production Company with offices in Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa. Led by its founder John Wani, South African Great Movies Production (Pty) Ltd lives by its dream to create programs that will challenge the audience.

Cell: 072 415 0734 / Tel: +27 72 415 0734Email: [email protected]: www.sagmp.co.zaAddress: 202 Elizabeth Lockley, 615 Church Street, Arcadia 0083 Pretoria, South Africa

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Inyala (Disgrace)Voo-C Video Works and Productions Vusumuzi Ndhlovu

A rural girl finds herself pregnant from a rape, and her family hides the disgrace. An accident that changes her life forever, leads her to the vice that is Johannesburg.

Her life changes and so does her fate when she finds the past of her lover is much closer to home than expected.

Project Status: DevelopmentDirector: Vusumuzi NdhlovuProducer: Vusumuzi NdhlovuAttached Parties: NoneDuration (min): 90Format: HDType: Feature FilmGenre: ThrillerTrailer Link: youtu.be/9uWYZrjvWsM

Personal Profile: Vusumuzi Ndhlovu’s love for entertainment drifted from sound engineer and producer to TV editor and producer. His youthful, adventurous and risk bearing attitude complimented by his sharp intellect sets him to the front row of TV editing in South-Africa. His company Voo-C Video Works and Productions has produced Television shows, and has worked widely with corporates.

To date, Ndhlovu has edited over twenty TV productions mainly for South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) channels, MNET and ETV.

Company Profile: Voo-C Video Works and Productions is fairly new with five years in the industry.

The company provides 360 production services throughout the country. Combined with several years of experience and dedication from our staff, Voo-C Productions produces local television content, on Super Sport, Final Mix facilities and caters for corporates as well.

Cell: +27 82 671 9674 / Tel: +27 11 056 9708Email: [email protected]: www.voo-cproductions.co.zaAddress: 21 Hilltop Street, Bordeaux, Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa



DiMPHOKMFilms South Africa Kea Malao

Barbara, is a high school girl who is living a rough life of wild parties and drugs. In her daily life, she encounters signs that can only mean that she must follow her spiritual path of becoming a spiritual doctor, something she’s not ready to face. But things take a twist when together with her friend Puleng, they met Dijeng, an ex convict and Barbara’s cousin who understands Barbara’s spiritual issues, Dijeng asks Barbara to accompany him to visit an old gangster to settle an old score. Things gets worse when Dijeng is killed and Barbara is forced to run for her life.

Project Status: Post ProductionDirector: Mike B MotaungProducer: Kea MalaoAttached Parties: NoneDuration (min): 90Format: HDType: Feature FilmGenre: ThrillerTrailer Link: youtu.be/s5ngxT2gDlU

Personal Profile: Kea Malao is a film enthusiast and a producer based in the North West Province of South Africa. He has produced and co-produced films such as Bed Van Water (Afrikaans) and Dimpho, which is due for release this summer. He is also the founder of Bojanala Film Festival based in Rustenburg.

Company Profile: Based in the Rustenburg, North West Province, South Africa KMFilms has positioned itself to lead in all forms of film and video production.KMFilms South Africa produces and co-produces films for both local and international markets. They also provide video solutions to the mining industry. They have just added 3D animation into their portfolio.

Cell: +27 (72) 665 5000 / Tel: +27 (72) 665 5000Email: [email protected]: kmfilms.co.zaAddress: P.O. Box 50185, Zinniaville, 0302

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Zulu WeddingLuju Pictures & Productions Lineo Sekeleoane

Lou left South Africa and her Zulu-Sotho heritage behind to become a dancer in America, and when she falls in love with Tex, she knows he’s the man to marry. But when she brings Tex home to meet her family, she discovers she’s been promised since birth to a Zulu king. Caught between two men, two families, and two countries, Lou has to come to terms with who she is so she can fight for what she wants.

Project Status: DevelopmentDirector: Lineo SekeleoaneProducer: Lineo SekeleoaneAttached Parties: NoneDuration (min): 104Format: HDType: Feature FilmGenre: Romantic Drama

Personal Profile: Lineo Sekeleoane attained her BA Degree in Motion Picture Medium at AFDA where she trained as a Line and Creative Producer and Casting Director. She also has experience in commercials, documentaries, music and corporate videos. With over 20 productions under her belt, Lineo ventured into directed in 2010, when she directed her first short and went on to direct 5 made for TV movies for MNET and Mzansi Magic.

Company Profile: Luju Inc. delivers a full range of multimedia and production services in the fields of film, television, communications and entertainment. They are content specialists whose work combines youthful exuberance, innovation and professionalism. As partners with a diverse toolkit of experience and qualifications, it is their focused commitment to be a one-stop-shop for exclusive and authentic content – tailoring activations, content, strategies, brand stories and events that build and enhance personal clients, small businesses and corporate brands.

Cell: +27 82 955 4567 / Tel: +27 11 673 1049Email: [email protected]: www.lujuinc.comAddress: 27 Majuba Ave, Quellerina, 1709



Dont Mess With The MaidSite Et Sons Media Productions Zamo Missie

Thenjiwe starts her job with an impossible employer, Beth, who doesn’t care about anything or anyone, including her own husband. Beth expects her to work like a machine right away and Thenjiwe begins to take small vengeances against Beth, from spitting in her tea, wiping her plates with dirty underwear, cleaning the toilet seat with her tooth brush and even managing to lure Beth’s husband to her bed. She is now in control of the household, the secret between her and Beth’s husband is now her job security.

Project Status: Pre-ProductionDirector: Zamo MkhwanaziProducer: Zamo MissieAttached Parties: Sales Agent DistributorDuration (min): 90Format: HDType: Feature FilmGenre: Comedy

Personal Profile: This award-winning producer has proven to be a creative force of nature, a well respected business woman who received ten nominations for her second movie Liphutsha Lami and won Best Production Actress. After three years of presenting her family travel show in Congo she had the inclination of taking charge behind the scenes as a producer. She has since produced the films Angel, De Brazzaville a Johannesburg The Family, Puzzle and The Dinner .

Company Profile: We focus on films that highlights on various social and cultural issues. We are a new and independent voice in entertainment that reaches beyond the boundaries of tradition. We go the extra mile to achieve the best and to deliver captivating short, feature comedy films with such emotional impact that becomes broadly promoted even with word-of-mouth. We also discover and promote new talents, from writers to actors, taking into consideration their unique and artistic value.

Cell: +27 82 958 4739 / Tel: +27 12 771 8544Email: [email protected]: www.siteesonsproductions.comAddress: 815 Waterbok Street, Hestia Park, 0182

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69 BODIESTamol Media Thabang Molibeli

69 Bodies is based in the 1960’s and inspired by true events of the Sharpeville massacre. A law abiding citizen is forced into politics while trying to save his son’s life. Taedi is forced to organise a march where men and women will leave their pass books and hand themselves in at the nearest police stations in apartheid South Africa. Later, the events lead to more than 69 people being killed by apartheid police.

Project Status: Pre-ProductionDirector: Thabang MolibeliProducer: Thabang MolibeliAttached Parties: Distributor - Times Media Limited Duration (min): 90Format: 4KType: Feature FilmGenre: Political Melodrama

Personal Profile: Thabang studied film and television at Newtown Film school and later Monash University South Africa. He also studied Marketing at Allenby Campus. He worked in number of productions before launching Tamol Media. He was the owner of independent cinema Movie House and he is also a producer and exhibitor of local films. He is currently running a red carpet film screening where he screens local films in alternative venues, other than commercial cinema circuit.

Company Profile: Tamol Media is a film and television production company specialising in feature films, documentaries, and made-for-TV movies. The company recently launched Vaalonline.TV, a community TV channel on YouTube. Tamol media also serves as a distributer representing international companies.

The company has produced feature films and Docu-dramas and is currently in pre-production with its feature film set in the 1960’s.

Cell: +27 71 089 9148 Email: [email protected]: www.tamolmedia.comAddress: 1100 Sharpeville, Sharpeville, 1928, Gauteng, South Africa



The Dodgy PromoterDisadvantaged Background Productions David Kau

A roadtrip comedy about a down-and-out music promoter who takes a Hip-Hop band to a gig from Johannesburg to Durban by road. The movie takes audiences on a roller coaster ride with the Hip-Hop group and everyone they meet along the way. Starring South Africa’s famous Hip-Hop group Skwatta Kamp.

Project Status: Pre-ProductionDirector: David KauProducer: Carmel Nayanah and David KauAttached Parties: Fund- DTI, KZN Film Commmission and IDC.Duration (min): 100Format: HDType: Feature FilmGenre: Comedy - Roadtrip

Personal Profile: David Kau is a stand up comedian, filmmaker and owner of Disadvantaged Background Productions. With 17 years experience as a stand up comedian, David Kau has also directed and produced movies for MNET Mzansi Magic in the past 4 years. He plans to do more, and help grow the South African movie industry with his contribution and knowledge.

Company Profile: Disadvantaged Background Productions has produced 3 TV Movies for MNET Mzansi Magic and a 5 part series as well as music videos and 3 web episodes for TV personality Bonang Matheba. David Kau as Director is currently in development and pre-production for the production company’s first feature film called The Dodgy Promoter.

Cell: +282 320 6060 Email: [email protected] Address: P.O Box 1978, Highlands North, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2037

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ABOUT SA INDIESSouth African Indies (SA Indies) is an umbrella brand for 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. These facilities 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 and logo display on the stands or booths. Additionally, PR and marketing inclusion at certain markets and a catalogue of projects and companies attending the markets from South Africa is available at the stand as well as online.Find out more at sa-indies.org.

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


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CONTACT INFORMATIONWeb: www.atft.infoEmail: [email protected] 2013South African Non Profit CorporationNo: 2013/054061/08

Executive Directors:SifisoKhanyileSpokesperson

Mayenzeke BazaIntl. Relations

Tshego MoleteSkills Development

Pascal SchmitzPublic Officer

Staff:Zukiswa BoyceProject Manager

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Cape Town and the Western Cape.If you’re not inspired, you’re not here.

We are a region of unlimited potential. And this translates into unlimited opportunity. Whether your interest is in travel, business, export or film, Cape Town and the Western Cape has something to interest you. Let Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape, help you discover the opportunities.

We have the Western Cape government’s mandate to support film promotion and production and work closely with other provincial and national counterparts such as the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), to make South Africa a film friendly destination. South Africa has eight international co-production treaties: Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, France, Germany, New Zealand and United Kingdom.

In 2010 we were proud to help launch the Cape Town Film Studios which is the first custom-built Hollywood-style film studio complex of its kind in Africa, with state-of-the-art support services. Situated in Cape Town, which topped the prestigious New York travel list for 2014, it offers a unique opportunity for filmmakers to take advantage of our moderate Mediterranean climate, stunning variety of locations, superb expertise and state-of-the-art facilities at a fraction of what film-making traditionally costs and competitive film incentives.

Cape Town and the Western Cape has been the host to many productions including Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Safe House and 24: Redemption.

For more information:Monica RorvikWesgro Film Trade Manager+27 (0) 21 487 [email protected]

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