#WeAreDyingHere
#WeAreDyingHere chronicles the journey of three soldiers forced to survive in a war that they did not choose. As the war against women rages around them, they attempt to find solace to process their pain under the constant threat of their enemy lurking in the shadows. #WeAreDyingHere engages directly with the violent culture of harassment, abuse, rape and femicide, it is a necessary pause, an exhale and insight into the experience of living as a woman.
Amagama ka Nokutela
Amagama ka Nokutela (which means Nokutela’s words/names) is an independently produced experimental short film conceptualized by Asanda Sizani and directed by Zimisele Ngubane. The story follows the life journey of South African musician, teacher, Ohlange High School and Ilanga lase Natal newspaper co-founder, Nokutela Mdima-Dube who lived in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal between 1873-1917. The multi-pronged project is produced by a collective of Black womxn. Amagama ka Nokutela premiered at the world renowned Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary Art Africa) on 25 January 2022, which was the 105th anniversary of Nokutela’s passing.
The People of the Sun
‘The People of the Sun’ is an avant-garde short film that delves into the world of the San community. Blending documentary elements with narrative storytelling, it spotlights Ouma Katrina, the final guardian of the ancient NIuu language, alongside the evocative poetry of Siphokazi Jonas. Together, they underscore the significance of preserving indigenous cultures and languages.
Siphokazi Jonas 