TWO short films will be filmed in Rocklands and Uitenhage this weekend as part of a multi- dimensional short film course, aimed at building a solid foundation of practical filmmaking experience in the Eastern Cape.
According to Nceba Mqolomba, facilitator of the Xola Mali Film Training Programme, students were selected from a pool of applicants and introduced to the technologies of film practice.
The two short films chosen by students to be filmed this weekend are “First Born” with Adelle Gascoyne as producer and “Imimoya” with Xolela Ego Kenene as producer. The students will be divided into production teams (director, producer, editor, cinematography and sound) to produce a short 5-8 minute film per team.
“The ultimate goal of the course is to develop both technical and conceptual skills through the use of film screenings, lectures, demonstrations, reading and other exercises in order to successfully put your thoughts and ideas into your own film,” said Mqolomba.
Thamsanqa Kasie, a AFDA graduate with previous credits as screenwriter will be making his debut as director.
According Gascoyne, “First Born is an important story because our country has such a high rate of domestic violence. We hope our movie is a wake-up call for our nation’s dads to be better fathers.” – HEILIE COMBRINCK
