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KORTFILMPROJEK – Opkomende filmmakers | SHORT FILM PROJECT – Rising Filmmakers

Die Silwerskermfees-kortfilmprojek bied opkomende filmmakers die geleentheid om kortfilms te ontwikkel en te vervaardig met die finansiële steun en mentorskap van die fees. Hierdie inisiatief het ’n lanseerplatform gebied aan talle nou bekende filmmakers om die bedryf te betree en hulself te vestig. Die projek het oor die afgelope paar jaar eksponensieel gegroei en het uitgebrei na verskeie kortfilmkategorieë.

The Silwerskerm Short Film Project grants rising filmmakers the opportunity to develop and produce short films with the financial backing and mentorship of the festival. This initiative has offered a platform to numerous now well- known filmmakers to enter and establish themselves in the industry. The project has grown exponentially over the last couple of years and has branched out into various significant short film categories.

Alma op pad

GENRE: DramaREGISSEUR | DIRECTOR: Jana-Marie HeyKINEMATOGRAAF | CINEMATOGRAPHER: Jorrie van der WaltDRAAIBOEKSKRYWER | SCRIPTWRITER: Jana-Marie HeyROLVERDELING | CAST: Chrystal Conradie, Laudo Liebenberg, Amalia Uys, Gerhard ConradiePRODUKSIEHUIS | PRODUCTION HOUSE: STILLKINGOUDERDOMSBEPERKING | AGE RESTICTION: Binnekort bekend / Soon to be confirmed

Hierdie jaar breek Alma se familie weg van hul tradisie. Haar ma, wat smag na verandering, bespreek teen haar man se wense, vir hulle ’n vakansie by ’n nuwe strandplek, terwyl die 12-jarige Alma net gefokus is daarop om die hele reis met haar videokamera vas te lê. Wanneer dit blyk dat die nuwe vakansieplek nie geskik is vir hul behoeftes nie, vertel Alma ’n wit leuen waarby haar ma inval. ’n Reeks teleurstellings volg, en wanneer die spanning tussen haar ouers breekpunt bereik, moet Alma besluit wat om te bewaar en wat om te laat gaan. ’n Tere film oor grootword, ontkenning en die stil opofferings wat ons maak ter wille van die liefde.

This year, Alma’s family breaks away from their tradition. Her mother, yearning for change, books a holiday at a new beach destination against her husband’s wishes, while 12-year-old Alma remains fixated on capturing the entire trip with her video camera. When it becomes clear that the new holiday spot isn’t suited to their needs, Alma tells a white lie – one her mother backs up. A series of disappointments follows, and as tensions between her parents reach breaking point, Alma must decide what to hold onto and what to let go. A tender film about growing up, denial, and the quiet sacrifices we make for love.

Kinnetafel

GENRE: Komedie / ComedyREGISSEUR | DIRECTOR: Stevie CupidoKINEMATOGRAAF | CINEMATOGRAPHER: David SwartDRAAIBOEKSKRYWER | SCRIPTWRITER: Stevie CupidoROLVERDELING | CAST: Braeden Buys, Lauren Joseph, Melanie du Bois, Veronique Jephtas, Euodia Samson, Royston StoffelsPRODUKSIEHUIS | PRODUCTION HOUSE: KB ProductionsOUDERDOMSBEPERKING | AGE RESTICTION: Binnekort bekend / Soon to be confirmed

Lucian Geland, die reënboogskaap van sy familie, se debuutboek is ’n verrassende treffer. Die haakplek? Dis vernietigende niefiksie wat alles oor sy familie uitlap. Net sy suster Marion weet, en sy speel die senutergende spel strategies saam. Die Gelands vier die eerste keer saam Kersfees sedert die dood van die familie se patriarg, Pastoor Freddy. Gespanne gee hulle voor dat alles goed en wel is, maar onder die oppervlak sweer wrokke, geheime – en Lucian se verdoemende prosa. Terwyl kos en wrewel in gelyke mate voorgesit word, wankel en kreun hul erfstuktafel – letterlik – onder die gewig. In die chaos beland Lucian in die rol van ’n onwillige patriarg. ’n Skerp, ongemaklike dramedie oor familie, nalatenskap en patrone wat jy moet breek voor dit jou breek.

Lucian Geland, the rainbow sheep of his family, has finally made it in the publishing world — his debut nonfiction book is a surprise hit. The catch? It’s a scathing tell-all about his own family. Only his sister Marion knows, and she’s playing the long game. The Gelands reunite for their first Christmas together since their patriarch, Pastor Freddy’s, death, putting on a strained performance of alles is fine. But under the surface: resentment, secrets and Lucian’s damning prose fester. As food and grudges are served in equal measure, their generational heirloom table buckles – literally – under the weight. In the chaos, Lucian is forced to reckon with the role of reluctant patriarch. A sharp, uncomfortable dramedy about family, legacy and breaking patterns before they break you.

Sewe

GENRE: DramaREGISSEUR | DIRECTOR: Ingrid PaulusKINEMATOGRAAF | CINEMATOGRAPHER: Johannes Pieter NelDRAAIBOEKSKRYWER | SCRIPTWRITER: Karlé BriedenhannROLVERDELING | CAST: Karlé Briedenhann, Viljé Maritz, Ira BlanckenbergPRODUKSIEHUIS | PRODUCTION HOUSE: Pit ProduksiesOUDERDOMSBEPERKING | AGE RESTICTION: Binnekort bekend / Soon to be confirmed

Michelle is vasgevang in ’n verhouding waarin sy toenemend gemanipuleer en mishandel word. Tog kan sy Francois “nie net los” nie. Dis ’n algemene verskynsel. Volgens die statistiek neem dit ’n vrou gemiddeld sewe pogings om so ’n gevaarlike verhouding te verlaat. Michelle word egter al hoe dieper ingetrek omdat sy bly glo Francois sal verander. Sal Michelle uiteindelik haarself in die oë kan kyk en vra: “Wat is my sewe?”

Michelle is trapped in a relationship that is becoming increasingly manipulative and abusive. Yet she struggles to “just leave"” Francois. This is not uncommon. According to statistics, it takes a woman seven attempts on average to leave an abusive relationship. Michelle is drawn in deeper, because she continues to believe that Francois will change. Will Michelle eventually be able to look into her own eyes and ask: “What is my seven?”

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