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The Star
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Khuma Film Festival back for its second edition to inspire young filmmakers
The Khuma Film Festival makes a triumphant return for its second edition, set to light up the Matlosana community from May 27 to 30. With an exciting three-day celebration of film and creativity, the event will be held at the Phillemon Masinga Stadium Hall, in Khuma, North West This year's festival will see the talented Neo Ntlatleng, known for his roles in productions like Empini , taking charge as festival director, promising a weekend filled with passion and purpose for local filmmakers and audiences alike. Building upon the success of its inaugural edition, the festival will feature an array of engaging events designed to inspire and educate the next generation of cinematic storytellers. Attendees can look forward to insightful panel discussions, hands-on masterclasses, celebrity school tours, and workshops aimed at demystifying the film industry. Last year, the festival made a significant impact by educating and entertaining students from various primary and high schools in the area. This year will follow suit with a series of planned school tours. These tours form a vital part of the festival's community-driven mission, facilitating meaningful interactions between aspiring filmmakers and leading figures in South Africa's film scene. With Ntlatleng at the helm, the festival aims to cultivate an enduring love for cinema among young audiences. 'The plan is to cultivate young audiences and film lovers by showcasing local films made by a diverse mix of South African filmmakers. We want to leave the youth of Khuma and Matlosana with memorable moments and learning, and looking forward to future editions of the Khuma Film Festival offering,' he added. Naomi Mokhele, CEO of Sebabatso Media, echoed the same sentiment, emphasising the festival's role as a springboard for youth dreams. "This year we once again have school tours, over and above film screenings, film industry workshops and panel discussions. ''All this is done to inspire, educate and inform young people on the opportunities available to them within the country's thriving and dynamic film and television industry and as Sebabatso Media , we are proud to share what is in store for the young people of Khuma and Matlosana." As anticipation builds for this year's Khuma Film Festival, the community of Matlosana can look forward to a unique cultural experience aimed at fostering tomorrow's filmmakers and igniting their passion for storytelling through cinema. The Star [email protected]
IOL News
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Khuma Film Festival back for its second edition to inspire young filmmakers
The Khuma Film Festival is set to empower Matlosana's youth, promoting film culture and industry engagement amidst South Africa's vibrant cinematic landscape. It will take place in North West. The Khuma Film Festival makes a triumphant return for its second edition, set to light up the Matlosana community from May 27 to 30. With an exciting three-day celebration of film and creativity, the event will be held at the Phillemon Masinga Stadium Hall, in Khuma, North West This year's festival will see the talented Neo Ntlatleng, known for his roles in productions like Empini, taking charge as festival director, promising a weekend filled with passion and purpose for local filmmakers and audiences alike. Building upon the success of its inaugural edition, the festival will feature an array of engaging events designed to inspire and educate the next generation of cinematic storytellers. Attendees can look forward to insightful panel discussions, hands-on masterclasses, celebrity school tours, and workshops aimed at demystifying the film industry. Last year, the festival made a significant impact by educating and entertaining students from various primary and high schools in the area. This year will follow suit with a series of planned school tours. These tours form a vital part of the festival's community-driven mission, facilitating meaningful interactions between aspiring filmmakers and leading figures in South Africa's film scene. With Ntlatleng at the helm, the festival aims to cultivate an enduring love for cinema among young audiences.
TimesLIVE
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
'Smoke & Mirrors' actor Khaye Sibisi reflects on his character in the show
Umlazi-born actor Khaye Sibisi is known as Tim in Smoke & Mirrors and has also featured in Muvhango, Empini and My Brother's Keeper. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, the 34-year-old said: 'This character is a funny character, but with a motivation or lesson in it because Tim has a wife and children, therefore he's a family man. Sipho [his friend] is alone. Tim sometimes doesn't want to disappoint his friend and that is why umthola esenkingeni angazi naye ungene kanjani [he finds himself in trouble but doesn't know how he got into it], hence Tim finds himself in trouble because of Sipho. 'The challenges I've found in the acting industry include where you are not getting paid on time. Sometimes you find yourself replacing another actor, which is very challenging because sometimes you don't even know how to play the character because he has already established the character in his own way, and now you need to add a bit of spice to make it alive.' Besides acting, Khaye does music, though he took a break from it to focus on his acting talent. 'The reason for taking a break was I never got a breakthrough in music. So I decided to focus on my other talent which is acting. One day I guess I'll release music. I haven't released any yet because I'm trying to get the right platform for myself or to put my name on the map through acting, then after some time I can start my music thing.'
