“Telling stories that have a positive impact on how Black people view themselves [is important to us]. We want to foreground positive representation of young Black people, so images of themselves succeeding, happy and in ordinary situations exist.” Xolani Nhlapho, Executive Producer at Eccentric Circus Production company Eccentric Circus has a unique founding story aided…
I remember watching gossip girl in high school and having conversations with my friends theorising over who gossip girl could be, crushing over Nate Archibald and envying the lives of Manhattan’s elite. So, when a reboot was announced sometime last year, I once again began to think about if remaking a show such as Gossip…
“Creating stories that can [travel] across borders, not just those of South Africa but Africa and the world at large. More than that it’s [also just about] showing that the youth of South Africa have great stories to tell — not only that but we can tell them in a way that is cinematically pleasing,…
Filmmakers based in LA, Jennifer Zahlit and Larkin Bell are the founders and co-hosts for A Female Lens; a podcast series for filmmakers and creatives which highlights women in the film industry. Each episode shares the work, achievements and encouragements from various women in different roles within the industry at different point in their careers….
Senay Berhe is a self-taught image creator from Stockholm, Sweden predominantly known for his work in the film industry. But what needs to be foregrounded among his other talents, is his still imagery. His creation of visual eye candy. Eye candy coated with deep depth of field, contrasted areas that melt into darkness, natural lighting…
