MQANDULI, Eastern Cape -Mzwandile Zakade, founder of Ilanga Film Production, will host a three-day filmmaking camp for aspiring actors, writers and filmmakers at Zitulele location in Mqanduli from 30 October to 1 November.

Participants will each contribute R200 which covers meals and certificates.

The camp will offer training in acting for camera, lighting, directing and editing, with participants producing their own short film.

Zakade added that Ilanga Film Production is preparing to shoot a short film titled The Apple Seller, which will be filmed in Cofimvaba.

He started Ilanga Film Production with a clear mission: to tell real stories about real people, rooted in Eastern Cape culture, that inspire, educate and create lasting social impact.

“What began as a community vision has grown into a working production house producing television series, short films and community-driven projects,” said Zakade.

Zakade said his expertise includes cinematography, including framing, lighting and camera movement; editing using Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro; sound design, including Foley, dialogue editing, mixing and mastering; and post-production, including colour grading and visual effects.

His selected filmography includes Izithunywa Zomthakathi Parts 1 and 2 (2023), the Dark Shadow television series (2024), and Pretty, Isimnyama, Dating My Brother, Betrayal, Rage and Uhambo Olude. He worked as a writer, boy grip and unit manager on these productions. He also appeared as a background actor in Gateway.

“My vision is to continue growing as a filmmaker, to create authentic stories, to collaborate with talented teams across South Africa and to use film as a tool for education, healing and social transformation,” said Zakade.

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