The 8th Annual Simon ‘Mabhunu’ Sabela KZN Film and Television Awards are set to take place virtually this year on 12 September 2020. The prestigious awards are aimed at recognizing outstanding achievement and talent in the film and television industry, with a particular focus within the KwaZulu-Natal province.
The awards, named in honour of the late South African Film legend and icon Mr Simon ‘Mabhunu’ Sabela, are an initiative of the KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs are implemented by the KZN Film Commission will again be held during this year’s Durban International Film Festival.
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The Chief Executive Officer of the KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission, Carol Coetzee, said: “KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission remains committed to creating an enabling environment that will ensure growth and transformation in the local film industry. We take this opportunity to congratulate all those who have been nominated in the various categories and wish them the best of luck.”
The following are the nominees for 8th Simon Sabela KZN Film and Television Awards.
- Best Newcomer Actress
- Rizelle Januk – Kings of Mulberry
- Yola Plaatjie- Dreams of Gommorah
- Nomakhwezi Becker – Mzansi in Orania
- Best Newcomer Actor
- Vuyo Tshambula – Saloon
- Tristan Robertsons – Emzani in Orania
- Aaqil Hoosen- Kings of Mulberry Street
- Best use of KZN in a Music Video (new category)
- Duncan Feat. Prince Bulo – AmaWeave
- Duncan Feat. Thee Legacy – Sikelela
- Dj Tira Feat. Joocy – Thank you Mr Dj
- Best Actress
- Andrea Dololo – Isidima
- Nqobile Khumalo- Uncovered
- Maeshni Naicker – Kandasamys: The Wedding
- Best Actor
- Madhusan Sing – Kandasamys: The Wedding
- Aaqil Hoosen – Kings of Mulberry Street
- Robert Hobbs- Uncovered
- Best Supporting Actor
- Mfana Jones Hlophe – Dreams of Gomorrah
- Tevin Kunene – Thulile
- Brendan Cooper – Mzansi in Orania
- Best Supporting Actress
- Mariam Bassa – Kandasamys: The wedding
- Rizelle Januk – Kings of Mulberry Street
- Annalisa Gxabu – Dreams of Gomorrah
- Best Director
- Zuko Nodada – Uncovered
- Tewardkar Rajiv – Last Victims
- Jayan Naidoo – Kandasamys: The wedding
- Best Micro-Budget Film now known as Best Made For TV Film
- Raphael Chillis Mhlongo – Anger
- Siyabonga Godfrey Dlamini- Nomthawelanga
- Happiness Mpase –Minenhle
- Best Short Screenplay
- Isidima – Asiphe Nontanga
- Thulile – Megan Van Der Merwe
- Dreams of Gommorrah – Sithabile Mkhize
- Best Feature Screenplay
- Kandasamys: The Wedding – Jayan Naidoo
- Uncovered – Zuko Nodada
- Kings of Mulberry Street – Judy Naidoo
- Best Use of KZN in a Film
- Kandasamys: The wedding – Jayan Naidoo
- Thulile – Andre Cronje
- Kings of Mulberry Street – Judy Naidoo
- Izinyoni Zohlobo – Dr Nontethelelo Nxumalo
- Best Film
- Kings of Mulberry street – Judy Naidoo
- Uncovered – Thandeka Nodada
- Kandasamys: The Wedding – Jayan Naidoo
- Best Short Film
- Asiphe Nontanga – Isidima
- Sithabile Mkhize – Dreams of Gomorrah
- Dayakar Padayachee –Saloon
- Best IsiZulu Film
- Igqubu Lothando – Sanele Maziya
- Izinyoni Zohlobo – Dr Nontethelelo Nxumalo
- Nomthawelanga – Msizi Khuzwayo
- Best Documentary
- Beyond the headlines – Pragna Parsotam-Kok
- Buddha in Africa – Nicole Schafer
- Phefumula – Pragna Parsotam-Kok
- Best Environmental Film
- Phefumula – Pragna Parsotam-Kok
- Part of the Pack – Emily Cross
- Beyond the Headlines – Pragna Parsotam-Kok
- Best Student Film
- Emzansi in Orania – Sibongiseni Pearl Peter
- Little Bump in the road – Thabani Dhlomo
- Thulile – Andre Cronje
For more information contact:
Mr Mu Ngcolosi
Email: [email protected]