Younger creatives and aspiring filmmakers are invited to attend the inaugural Connie Chiume Movie Pageant, going down on the Sibikwa Arts Centre in Benoni from July 18 to twenty.
Hosted by the Connie Chiume Basis, the competition celebrates the life and legacy of the award-winning actress whereas serving as a platform to empower the subsequent technology of storytellers.
It goals to supply entry, growth and nurturing for rising voices within the movie trade, notably amongst youth and communities which have traditionally been underserved.
For Chiume, the venue holds deep private significance. She started crafting her expertise on the Sibikwa Arts Centre as a younger performer, sharing the stage with the late Mary Twala beneath the route of Sibikwa co-founder Phyllis Klotz.
Connie Chiume’s Son, tumi, Theresa Moila, Chairperson of the Connie Chiume Basis, Chief Whip of the Metropolis of Eurhuleni, CLR PELISA nkunjana and Chiume’s Son, Nogelo.
Talking throughout the media launch held at Sibikwa on June 19, grasp of ceremonies Itumeleng Bokaba stated: “As we speak marks the start of one thing transformative, a platform that can uplift rising storytellers, problem conference and go away an enduring imprint on African cinema.
“This competition is a love letter to communities which have lengthy been ignored. Connie believed in breaking boundaries and creating areas the place younger folks might dream out loud, and that’s what this competition goals to do.”
Sibikwa CEO Caryn Inexperienced, stated: “Our relationship with Chiume goes again a few years. We’re thrilled and excited to be companions on this competition as a result of our values align with these of the muse.”
Daveyton resident, Thembelihle Mahlangu exhibited her work throughout the Connie Chiume Movie Pageant launch at Sibikwa Arts Centre on June 19.
Chiume’s son, Nongelo, highlighted the overwhelming help obtained from civil society, political organisations, the Ekurhuleni Inventive Council and others.
“The competition focuses on creating alternatives for younger folks, encouraging collaboration and offering entry to assets that can contribute to the expansion of South Africa’s movie and tv sector. We hope to finally produce not simply the nation’s, however the world’s prime filmmakers and performers,” he stated.
Pageant curator Noluthando Rotwane stated she was honoured to be a part of fulfilling Chiume’s dream. She defined that the movies chosen for screening discover important themes comparable to psychological well being, xenophobia and identification, and that the competition goals to spark significant conversations round these points.
Among the many highlights is What Did You Dream?, a brief drama wherein Connie Chiume performs Koko, a grandmother whose granddaughter, Boipelo, struggles to recollect her goals. This places their possibilities of successful the native Chinese language lottery in danger.
In style actor, Oros Mpofu attended the launch of the Connie Chiume Movie Pageant.
Displaying a few of her work to connie chiume’s son, nongelo, chief check of the town of ekurhuleni, county of ekurhuleni, county of the town of Ekurhuleni, and the moila, and the moila, chairperson of the connie chiume basis, is tlohiso moloi of spruitview.
Sibikwa Arts Centre marimba group entertained visitor earlier than the beginning of the official launch.
Talking on the media launch of the Connie Chiume Movie Pageant, held on June 19 on the Sibikwa Arts Centre, is the Chief Whip of the Metropolis of Ekurhuleni, Clr Pelisa Nkunjana.
Actress, Itumeleng Bokaba was the grasp of ceremonies on the launch of the first-ever Connie Chiume Movie Pageant held at Sibikwa Artwork Centre on June 19.
Daveyton Resident, Shimmane Radinn of African Baggage.
Hoping to make Connie Chiume’s dream come true by guaranteeing the success of the first-ever Connie Chiume Movie Pageant is the competition’s curator, Noluthando Rotwane.
Connie Chiume ‘s daughter, actress Nothando Mabuza.
Having fun with the soothing sound of marimba is Tshepiso Ndlovu.
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