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Film festival in Zuluwood

The first Uzulu Film Festival provided first-hand information of film making to Zululand

February 9, 2018

Wellington Makwakwa 1 minute read

The steering committee of the film festival - Luyanda Mthethwa, Phiwa Mjadu, Mam Thwala, Thando Mnguni and Thandi Mbokazi PHOTOS: Zamantuswa Zimu/Ayanda Mkhwanazi

LOCAL aspiring filmmakers, creative artists and learners received detailed information about the filming industry at the uZulu film festival at the Hlanganani Community Hall last week.

Aspirant filmmakers Lungelo Dube and Minenhle Zwane

Festival MC Mthandeni Mbambo and Khula Arts Centre Chairperson Bhekani Thabede

The purpose of the seven-day event, spearheaded by the Khula Arts Centre, KZN Film Commission and the National Film and Video Foundation, was to promote storytelling through film among KZN north coast societies, especially the youth and underprivileged.

The brains trust behind the festival – Bhekani Thabede and Thulani Magagula

Teamwork – (from bottom right, clockwise) Nomkhosi Xulu and Lethukuthula Dludla from Mdlamfe High School, Vusi Thwala (facilitator), Siphamandla Ndlela, Sicelokuhle Dube and Sinazo Mpanza from Ikhandlela High School

Two high school learners were also given the opportunity to make their own short film and showcased it for the audience.

Learning about the industry were Ikhandlela High School drama students with their teacher Miss Cebekhulu

Thando Mnguni shares some tips

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February 9, 2018

Wellington Makwakwa 1 minute read