FRIDAY

18 NOV 2011

11:00-12:00

FRIDAY

18 NOV 2011

12:00-13:00

The Adventures of Cha-Chu in Cupcake and Perfume

Key Crew: Producer: Keitumetse Qhali; Animator/Writer: Thalisa Pillay; Editor: Mamloyela Mamabolo; VFX: Sivuyile Ngesi; Sound: Yaw Bannerman Runtime: 7 min Genre: Comedy Age Restriction: All Ages Synopsis: Cha-Chu, a mean spirited red balloon whose sole purpose in life is to gain autonomy, is entrapped by a young, lonesome boy named Kuda. Cha-Chu unwillingly forms a friendship with the young boy, but soon realises that the only way in which he can gain his own freedom is by finding Kuda a real friend.

The Fabricated Tooth

Key Crew: Producer: Lebogang Matlou; Animator/Writer: Eric Barnfather; Editor: Jessica Young; SD: Danie Bosman; Music Composition: One Day Sky Band Key Cast: voice overs Runtime: 7 min Genre: Dark Comedy Age Restriction: PG Synopsis: The setting for this tale of events is the beautiful city of Johannesburg, in a mediocre suburb where the Watson family of three stay in a small, rustic and ill-maintained house. An inquisitive four-year-old boy named Riley approaches his mother, Cindy Watson - a lonely widow, and tells her that his tooth is loose. He is thus informed about the tooth mouse.

FRIDAY
Thought Crime

18 NOV 2011

13:00-14:00

FRIDAY
New Life

18 NOV 2011

14:00-15:00

Key Crew: Producer: Lance Durwin Julies; Director: Ashley AJ Aberdien; Cinematographer: Dehan Janse van Rensburg; Editor: Maloyela Mamabolo; VFX: Sivuyile Ngesi; Sound: Tiego Nkuna; CMS: Charlotte Fish Key Cast: Lara Burger, Gundo Ramulifho Runtime: 12 min Genre: Sci-fi, Drama Age Restriction: PG13L

Key Crew: Director: Adam Rens; Producer: Mpho Maruma; SD: Sandra Mhlongo; Cinematographer: Kabo Kwati; CMS: Nonqubeko Mkhonza; Editor: Christel Schutte VFX: Motlatsi Mofokeng Key Cast: Nokwazi Gumede Runtime: 12 min Genre: Drama Adventure Age Restriction: PG13 Synopsis: After Mia is caught by her father, who is a pastor, kissing another

Synopsis: Within a dystopian South Africa, under a totalitarian regime led by a greedy lieutenant, a young physicist is trying to create a time machine with the help of his future self who has come to the present to aid him.

girl, she runs away hoping to find freedom. Subsequently, she finds herself stuck in the middle of nowhere with a flat tyre and no cellular signal. Desperately seeking help she ventures across land, but gets stuck and has to find her faith if she is to survive.

FRIDAY

18 NOV 2011

15:00-16:00

FRIDAY
Stuck

18 NOV 2011

16:00-17:00

Polly Playtimes First Kiss

Key Crew: Producer: Inge Faber; Animator/Writer: Deidre Nadine Botha; Editor: Eilidh Goosen; SD: Alison Stevens, Sandra Mhlongo; Music Composer: Ayesha Mamabolo Key Cast: Voice over: Eilidh Goosen Runtime: 7 min Genre: Dark Comedy Age Restriction: PG Synopsis: Polly is a dark tween who is longing to be kissed, and who better than Brendan Breath-Away. Polly has dolled up for the local gettogether in the Park. Brendan is breathtakingly perfect, except that he is not alone. Polly finds herself polarized at the sight of Penny Popular, her arch-nemesis, holding Brendans hand.

Key Crew: Producer: Ayanda Laura Dlamini; Director: Katlego Mojel; Cinematographer: Daniel Teffo; Editor: Mpho Malema; VFX: Justin Payne Key Cast: Gundo Ramulifho: Sizwe; Lucious Dosi: Tiger; Nokwazi Gumede: Thandi Runtime: 12 min Genre: Docudrama Age Restriction: 16VL Synopsis: Sizwe, a poverty-stricken boy battling with a Whoonga drug addiction is threatened by a drug lord, Tiger. To pay his debt, Sizwe resorts to stealing ARVs for Tiger, but when he witnesses Thandi, his love interest, being sadistically molested by Tiger, he decides to quit the job and drugs.

FRIDAY

18 NOV 2011

17:00-18:00

FRIDAY
Dearly Departed

18 NOV 2011

18:00-19:15

The Man From Earth

Key Crew: Producers: Larney de Swardt, Nelio da Silva; Writer/Director: Martin Rutkowski; Cinematographer: Stephanie Voss; Editor: Eilidh Goosen; CMS: Maricia Pieterse; PD: Christina Varitimos; SD: Danie Bosman; Score Composer: Kirsten van Rooyen Key Cast: Werner Janse Van Rensburg, Barbara Braisington Runtime: 12 min Genre: Drama Age Restriction: All Ages Synopsis: Albert, a lonely and secluded man, spends his days searching the skies for signs of extraterrestrial life. His obsession is finally rewarded, but he is disappointed when he discovers it is in fact an equally lonely woman. Through listening to her, he slowly learns to overcome his own alienation.

Key Crew: Producer: Larney de Swardt; Writer/Director: Eilidh Goosen; Cinematographer: Ariane Erasmus; Editor: Miriam Ardnt; CMS: Lene Johnson; SD: Alison Stevens; VFX: Tshwanelo Modise; Score Composer: Ayesha Mamabolo Key Cast: Lebo Tatedi, Nokwazi Gumede Runtime: 12 min Genre: Dark Comedy Age Restriction: 13L Synopsis: Dearly Departed follows the journey of two sisters, Zinhle and Lindiwe, both very different and equally unwilling to repair their strained relationship until their eccentric, adoptive aunt Gloria sends them on an outlandish mission (with her corpse, nonetheless) that results in the unearthing of specific skeletons long since forgotten.

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Msulwa

18 NOV 2011

19:15-20:30

FRIDAY
The Peoples War

18 NOV 2011

20:30-22:00

Key Crew: Producer: Nelio Da Silva; Director: Shaun James; DOP: Dino Benedetti; Editor: Tamryn Meyer; SD: Kirsten Van Rooyen; CMS: Lene Johnson; Music Composer: Ayesha Mamabolo Key Cast: Tsepiso Sothoane: Dingane, Thembalethu Ntuli: Khulani Runtime: 12 min Genre: Drama/Crime Age Restriction: 13VL Synopsis: Dingane (22) arrives home and has to hide his brother Khulani (7) as his gang arrives looking for late payment. Despite Dinganes efforts, his brother gets hurt. He carries Khulani out of the house towards the taxi stop in a final effort that will challenge his morals and his responsibility.

Key Crew: Writer/Director: Roland Tomlinson; Producers: Zonke Mkhonto, Pamela Zote; Cinematographer: Rudy Kindler; Editor: Markus van Schalkwyk; SD: Thalbaki Setlalentoa Key Cast: Richard Lukunku, Thato Dhadla, Justin Strydom, Merveline Ferris, Lelethu Gxagxisa Runtime: 48 min Genre: Thriller Age Restriction: 16VL Synopsis: At the height of the Armed Struggle in Apartheid South Africa, a tormented MK soldier meets and falls in love with a girl grieving the death of her family. As their relationship grows stronger, he comes to suspect that he could be directly responsible for her loss.

SATURDAY
Ketekete

19 NOV 2011

10:00-11:00

SATURDAY
Scarlet Hunter

19NOV 2011

11:00-12:00

Key Crew: Producer: Katleho Twala; Director: Nqobile Ntuli; Cinematographer: Sondia Viljoen; Editor: Katlego Makabanyana; SD: Yaw Bannerman; VFX: Motlatsi Mofokeng; PD: Faith Ngwenya; Music: Lindo Dlamini Key Cast: Feyisayo Anjorin Runtime: 12 min Genre: Crime Drama Age Restriction: 16 Synopsis: Ketekete deals with the tragedy of a character who tries to provide a better life for his son through an honest living at first, but ends up resorting to crime.

Key Crew: Producer: Charlotte Booyens; Director: Christopher Hainsworth; Cinematographer: Nathan Thomas; Editor: Mpho Austin Malema; PD: Ginger Wensky; VFX: Quintin Hunter; Music Composer: Wesley Massyn; CMS: Nqobile Mtshali; Sound: Lerato Mapefane Key Cast: Werner Jansen van Rensburg, Savvas Vassiliades, Wesley Massyn Runtime: 10-12min Genre: Action Crime Age Restriction: 16VL Synopsis: Shawn a married, undercover cop who has been away from his wife for months, steps in on a rhino horn deal. His ultimate goal is to put a stop to the syndicates, Manie and Brad. In the end, after a violent gun battle ensues, he is finally able to return home to his wife.

SATURDAY
Lantern

19 NOV 2011

12:00-13:00

SATURDAY
Umalusi

19 NOV 2011

13:00-14:00

Key Crew: Producer: Michael Douglas; Director: Merisha Collins; Cinematographer: Stefanie Vos, Charles Ryder; Editor: Miriam Arndt; SD: Ayesha Del Mamabolo; Music: Sandra Mholongo Key Cast: Steven Ward Runtime: 10 min Genre: Romantic Drama Age Restriction: 13SN Synopsis: A couple meet at a resturant for one last time, to return each others belongings. Curly wants to close the chapter, however Jesse tries to convince her that they should try again, by looking back at their memories together.

Key Crew: Producer: Blessing Fuyane; Director: Lana Stander; Editor: Lunell van der Westhuizen; Cinematographer: Sanele Mkhize; Sound: Tiego Nkuna; PD: Ginger Wensky; SFX: Tshwanelo Modise Key Cast: Nandile Mlambo Runtime: 12 min Genre: Drama Age Restriction: 16 Synopsis: A father who is supposed to be his daughters protector and Guardian manages to be swayed by the community that they have to cure his lesbian daughter. She is raped by members of her own community in her own home. Instead of the cleansing effect they believed it will have on her she realises that she would never be accepted for who she is.

SATURDAY
E-lectricity

19 NOV 2011

14:00-15:00

SATURDAY
Ebony Key

19 NOV 2011

15:00-16:00

Key Crew: Producer: Jade Galbraith; Director: Miklas Manneke; DOP: Charles Ryder; Editor: Jessica Young; Sound Designer: Alison Stevens; CMS: Maricia Pieterse; VFX: Deon Knoesen Key Cast: Thokozani Ngoma: Walter; Rethabile Mokhele: Thimble Runtime: 12 min Genre: Dark Comedy Age Restriction: PG

Key Crew: Producer: Yolanda Ndhlovu, Joanne Goldberg; Cinematographer: Dino Beneddetti, Ariane Erasmus; Editor: Christel Schutte, Tamryn Gobler, Kirsten Van Rooyen Key Cast: Pabbalo Dinku, Thokozani Ngoma Runtime: 12 min Genre: Drama Age Restriction: PG13 Synopsis: This is the story of a young man (18), who is on a journey of self-

Synopsis: In a small township on the outskirts of Johannesburg, paraffin has become the currency for trade. However, a rising paraffin shortage is threatening to plummet the township into complete darkness. Walter Hlase, a shy and introverted inventor decides that if he can create a renewable energy source, he will gain the respect and friendship of the townsfolk. But is this easier said than done?

discovery of learning how to play a particular song on the piano. He is an introvert and finds it hard to socialize and find friends. The only thing that makes him feel whole is a particular song - Beethoven Fur Elise. He meets a girl that is willing to help him to play the song. A friendship is born and Baker is the only one who can make it work.

SATURDAY
Traffic Cone

19 NOV 2011

16:00-17:00

SATURDAY
Every Other Day

19 NOV 2011

17:00-18:00

Key Crew: Producer: Bambanani Mhlomi; Director/Animator: Jan Jordaan, Katlego Makabanyana, Sivuyile Ngesi,Ayesha Mamabola, Kyle Ponsonby Runtime: 7 min Genre: Comedy Age Restriction: All Ages Synopsis: When the citizens of the small town, So Dear Die Moentras, are brainwashed by an advertisement billboard by a company from the City, Carmen, a ten-year-old girl from the town, sees the billboard for what it is. However, she is at risk of rejection if she doesnt accept its message. She learns at the end it is more rewarding to stay true to ones self.

Key Crew: Tidimalo Motlhamme, Michael Rodrigues, Philani Brown, Palesa Makagoa, Kirsten van Rooyen, Alison Stevens, Charlotte Fish, Muhummed Chopdat Key Cast: Brendon Thomas Runtime: 12 min Genre: Drama Age Restriction: 16VL Synopsis: A boy struggling to become noticed, steals his fathers gun and takes it to school after no one remembers his 18th birthday. In English class the boys speech is disrupted and he reveals the pistol to his teacher and peers in one last bout for acknowledgement that unravels the true case of his neglect.

SATURDAY
Gondwanaland

19 NOV 2011

18:00-19:15

SATURDAY

19 NOV 2011

19:15-20:45

Victor Orange - Come Alive!

Key Crew: Writer: Charli-Ann Punt; Director: Rudi Steyn; Producer: Elias Ribeiro; Cinematographer: Jacq Terblanche; Sound: Gaelin Timm; VFX: Suzane Van Niekerk Key Cast: Charles Marriot: Paul, Shylet Mthethwa: Adila Runtime: 24 min Genre: Fantasy Thriller Age Restriction: All Ages

Key Crew: Producer: Kama-Raen Crawford; Animator: Gabriella Jardine; Sound: Mikaela Brazer; Editor: Tamryn Meyer Runtime: 7 min Genre: Family Adventure/Educational Age Restriction: All Ages Synopsis: This little known myth follows Kyas journey to discover selfworth and the ability to adapt and survive in a world that is increasingly threatened by humans. She must learn that true beauty lies within if she wishes to save her old friend, Mutio. With the help of a wise old Shaman, Ratua, Kya becomes the African Grey Parrot as we know it today. She uses her new gifts to cleverly trick the humans and save Mutio.

Synopsis: Blogging love letters to her childhood imaginary friend is the only thing that keeps Ida Adams on the safe side of sanity. Beyond her old laptop and adoring online fans lies the pain of being an economically challenged adult from a broken family, stuck in a city that doesnt seem to care. After the sudden death of her father, Ida finds herself face-to-face with a real world too brutal to be real.

SATURDAY
The Hajji

19 NOV 2011

20:45-22:15

Key Crew: Producer: Ahmed Seedat, Dithapelo Segodi; Cinematographer: Ofentse Mwase; Editor: Masonwabe Joka; Sound Designer: Cale Waddacor; VFX: Ofentse Mwase; Music Composer: Zain Bhika Key Cast: Faheem Kahn, Christl Weinbeck, Rafiq Rajbhay, Aarti Nager, Omar Kahn, Daanyaal Mohamed Runtime: 48 min Genre: Drama Age Restriction: PG13 Synopsis: The gripping story of a Muslim man, Hajji Hassen, who recently returned from the pilgrimage in Mecca, after living in an Apartheid Fordsburg. He has been seperated for ten years from his brother Karim, who is cohabiting, with a white woman, Catherine, in Hillbrow.