North West - That time of the year has arrived and tonight the Television and Film Industry celebrates yet another year of the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) held in Sun City, Bokone Bophirima.
Night 1 of the awards celebrates excellence within the technical craft of the industry , which is made up of people that are the back bone of the industry.
The evening hosted by Phat Joe, was a spectacular celebration of the talent behind the scenes that the viewers at home never get to see infront of their screens. The industry came,they saw and witnessed as accolades were handed out to Isibaya,Tjovitjo, Lockdown and Ring of Lies to name but a few.
“It is important to celebrate each and every person who plays a crucial role in the journey of creating the magic we see on our screens daily. Today’s winners are an integral part of translating South Africa’s golden stories into entertaining and thought provoking conversation pieces. Congratulations to all the winners, we are extremely proud of the contribution you make to the South African film and television industry” NFVF CEO Ms. Zama Mkosi
The SAFTAs 12 Night 1 Golden Horn winners are:
Award Title
Programme Title
Production House
Best Short Film
Apocalypse Now Now
Be Phat Motel Company
Best Achievement in Art / Production Design - TV Comedy
Puppet Nation ZA
Catherine Jacot- Guillarmod & Lindsay van Blerk
Best Achievement in Make-up and HairstyIng - TV Comedy
Ses Top La 4
Chantel Nel
Best Achievement in Wardrobe/ Costume Design- TV Comedy
Puppet Nation ZA
Cheney Van Graan, Geralt Cloete & Alice Jacobs
Best Achievement in Sound Design- TV Comedy
Puppet Nation ZA
Neil Benjamin
Best Achievement in Cinematography- TV Comedy
Puppet Nation ZA
Tonga Isango
Best Achievement in Editing- TV Comedy
SuzelleDIY
Ari Kruger
Best Achievement in Original Music/ Score – TV Soap/Telenovela
Ring of Lies 2
Ngane Sikobi
Best Achievement in Post Production - TV Soap/Telenovela
High Rollers 3
Kholofelo Malatshi, Bertus Kirsten, Brett Macdonald, Tumelo Mmatladi, Jeanette Mokobane,Sizwe Msibi, John Chaka & Theo Scheepers
Best Achievement in Cinematography - Telenovela
Ring of Lies 2
Ntobeko Dlamini & Marc Brower
Best Achievement in Wardrobe, Make-up and Hair - TV Soap/Telenovela
Isibaya
Lebogang Lehasa,Sheila Petlele & Sebenzile Madondo
Best Achievement in Art/ Production Design - TV Soap/Telenovela
Isibaya
Dylan Lloyd & Henrietta Moutinho
Best Achievement in Editing - TV Drama
Tjovitjo
Kabi Modiko & Ikaye Masisi
Best Achievement in Sound Design - TV Drama
Tjovitjo
Bernard Masoka
Best Achievement in Original Music/ Score-TV Drama
Isikizi 2
Murray Anderson & Phila Madlingozi
Best Achievement in Art / Production Design - TV Drama
Tjovitjo
Ephraim Mathula & Vivienne Mahloko
Best Achievement in Wardrobe/Costume Design - TV Drama
Die Boekklub 2
Ayesha Katieb & Jodi Bowers
Best Achievement in Make-Up and Hairstyling - TV Drama
Lockdown
Babalwa Carol Djieutceu
Best Achievement in Cinematography - TV Drama
Tjovitjo
Motheo Moeng, Marius Van Graan & Ofentse Mwase
Best Achievement in Directing - Documentary Feature
Skulls of my People
Vincent Moloi
Best Achievement in Cinematography - Documentary Feature
Skulls of my People
Marius van Graan
Best Achievement in Editing - Documentary Feature
The Giant is Falling
Henion Han & Megan Gill
Best Achievement in Sound Design - Documentary Feature
The Giant is Falling
Vaughan Phillips
Best Documentary Short
Nanlaban: The Philippines War on Drugs
Chronicle
Best Wildlife Programme
King of the Mountain Baboons
Earth Touch (Pty) Ltd
Best Children’s Programme
Xcellerate
2 Blonds and a Redhead Filming CC
Best Reality Show
Wingin It
Cheeky Media
Best Game Show
Die Kliek (S5)
Afrokaans Film & Television
Best International Format Show
Shark Tank South Africa
Rapid Blue
Best Factual & Educational Programme
Our Moments
Dzuguda Productions
Best Current Affairs Programme
ENVIROSERV: KICKING UP A STINK
NGUNI TV
Best Variety & Magazine Show
Edik van Nantes 2
Meerfout films
Best Youth Programme
MTV SHUGA - IN REAL LIFE
TIA Productions
Best Talk Show
Republiek van Zoid Afrika
Brainwave Productions
Best Music Show
Starlight Classics
Freshly Minced
Best made for TV Movie
O Kae Molao
Leburugraphy Pictures
Best Micro budget Film
New Era Sessions
Rouge Music Entertainment
Best Achievement in Cinematography - Feature Film
Beyond the River
Trevor Calverley
Best Achievement in Sound Design - Feature Film
From a house on Willow Street
James Olivier,Simon Ratcliffe,Charles Singleton,Richard West & Andries Smit
Best Achievement in Original Music/ Score - Feature Film
Kalushi
Rashid Lanie
Best Achievement in Editing – Feature Film
Inxeba (The Wound)
Matthew Swanepoel
Best Achievement in Production Design – Feature Film
Kalushi
Chantel Carter
Best Achievement in Costume Design – Feature Film
Kalushi
Ruy Filipe
Best Achievement in Make-up and Hairstyling - Feature Film
From a house on Willow Street
Charlene Warwick & Jaco Snyman