This year marks Safta's 18th consecutive year with the theme 'Back to Basics' celebrating South Africa's golden story.
The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Tourism and Film is proud to have some of the local and international talent from the province among the nominees for this year's South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas).
“We are proud of the great talent that comes from KZN and the location that KZN is suitable for a variety of productions,” Sibusiso Gumbi, interim CEO of the KZN Tourism and Film Authority, said in a statement. said.
KZN Film and Tourism Board The main goals of the KZN Tourism and Film Board, which is a merger of KZN, are to promote and market the tourism and audiovisual sector, foster the development of the sector, provide sustainable growth and employment opportunities, and protect historic infrastructure. , working on improving skills and techniques. Inequality of resources.
“Our state offers an unparalleled cultural and geographic landscape, a warm climate, cultural diversity, and unparalleled storytellers, providing filmmakers with great film opportunities. ” Gambi declared.
Safta will be held for the 18th consecutive time this year. Getting back to basics and celebrating South Africa's golden story.
Also read: October starts off strong as Lelebogyile Maboja prepares for Saftas gigs and launches podcast [VIDEO]
KZN presence in Saftas
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Ministry of Sports, Arts and Culture, announced a number of nominees for this year's Safta a month ago.
It is common for KZN to attend awards ceremonies due to the province's talent and picturesque landscape.
Last year, Wanda Zuma won Best Supporting Actor in a Telenova (House of Zwide) and Melusi Mbele won Best Actor in a Leading Role (TV Soap).
“Over the past few years, KZN's talent pool has grown beyond expectations and we hope to bring back even more talent this year,” Mr Gumbi said.
Veteran television producer Carolyn Carew chimed in, taking Gumbi's words forward and speaking passionately about KZN.
“I have been a producer for 35 years and have shot films all over South Africa and I can say that KZN is the best place in terms of environment, warmth, sea and diversity,” she said.
South Africa's entries in the International Feature Film and Best Documentary categories at the 96th Academy Oscar Awards were awarded two SAFTA awards: Best Achievement in Director/Documentary and Best Documentary for Music Is My Life “Joseph Shabalala and the Ladysmith Black Mambazo'' was nominated in the documentary category.
“We shot music is my life With the Uharamba Drakensberg Mountains in the background, near his hometown of Ladysmith. All these are part of Joseph Shabalala's life and his soul, and they spoke to his music. ”
ALSO READ: 'We will do everything we can to get rid of her': Gushina Mkhize family conflict reaches boiling point
Explore the state through movies
Short film screenwriter and producer father's dayTumelo Rekena has been nominated for a SAFTA in the Best Short Film category. His films were shot in Claremont Township and Westville, Durban.
“KZN offers viewers another opportunity to see and explore our state through the lens of film, which acts as a mechanism for people to come and find out more,” he said. Ta.
The Bomb Shelter Film Company, creators of Shaka iLembe, received 20 nominations. 17 of them are Shaka IlembeIt's all KZN talent, including Best Actress in a TV Drama for Nomzamo Mbatha and Best Supporting Actor in a Drama for Wiseman Ncube and Senzokuhle Radebe.
Read now: Emo Addams nominated as Safta candidate for contribution to Noot vir Noot