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This year 10 AFDA films will be screening:
Dearly Departed
Key Crew:
Producer: Larney de Swardt
Writer/Director: Eilidh Goosen
Cinematographer: Ariane Erasmus
Editor: Miriam Ardnt
CMS: Lene Johnson
SD: Alison Stevens
VFX: Tshwanelo Modise
Score Composer: Ayesha Mamabolo
Key Cast: Lebo Tatedi, Nokwazi Gumede
Runtime: 12 min
Genre: Dark Comedy
Age Restriction: 13L
Synopsis:
Dearly Departed follows the journey of two sisters, Zinhle and Lindiwe, both very different and equally unwilling to repair their strained relationship until their eccentric, adoptive aunt Gloria sends them on and outlandish mission (with her corpse, nonetheless) that results in the unearthing of specific skeletons long since forgotten.

The Man from Earth
Key Crew:
Producers: Larney de Swardt, Nelio da Silva
Writer/Director: Martin Rutkowski
Cinematographer: Stephanie Voss
Editor: Eilidh Goosen
CMS: Maricia Pieterse
PD: Christina Varitimos
SD: Danie Bosman
Score Composer: Kirsten van Rooyen
Key Cast: Werner Janse Van Rensburg, Barbara Braisington
Runtime: 12 min
Genre: Drama
Age Restriction: All Ages
Synopsis:
Albert, a lonely and secluded man, spends his days searching the skies for signs of extraterrestrial life. His obsession is finally rewarded, but he is disappointed when he discovers it is in fact an equally lonely woman. Through listening to her, he slowly learns to overcome his own alienation.

There Are No Heros
Key Crew:
Co-Producer/Co-Writer/ Director: Kyle Stevenson
CMS: Aimee Vogelsang
Cinematographers: Gareth Place, Nina Slabber
Co-Writer/Editor: Donald Leitch
VFX: Royston Michaels
SD: John Classen
Key Cast: Chanel Smit
Runtime: 48 min
Genre: Sci-Fi Thriller
Age Restriction: PG13V
Synopsis:
Set in a futuristic Cape Town several years after a meltdown at a nuclear power plant, the film follows Drew, a young single-mother and factory worker, who must fight to survive in this dystopian future ruled by a sinister pharmaceutical company, DARCORP.

Walter
Key Crew:
Producer: Robyn Mitchell
Director: Mario Kowarz
D.O.P: Tim Christokat
PD: Nicole-Jade Mattei
CMS: Chanel Smit
Editor: Johan Prinsloo
Sound: Nicola Geldenhys
Runtime: 24 min
Genre: Drama
Synopsis:An underground radio station that existed in the late 80’s, run by a white man, and two black friends during the apartheid era. Twenty years later the white man is working at a grocery store, and gets fired from his job, one day he receives a letter from his past black friend.

Anders
Key Crew:
Writer/Director/Producer/PD: Werner Coetzee
Cinematographer/Producer/PD: Mavric de Beyer;
Cinematographer/Producer/PD: Maxime Thaysen;
CMS: Catherine de Reuck;
Editor: Truls Jakobson
Sound: Farron Middleway
Key Cast: Anna Capraro - Lena
Runtime: 12 min
Genre: Drama Age Restriction: 10
Synopsis:
Johan is an unhappy transgendered woman, living in a small conservative town, struggling to come to terms with her identity. After a confrontation with her parents and a friend, she decides to abandon the town.

Away With Love
Key Crew:
Producer: Gabriella Achadinha
Director: Robin Adams
Cinematographer: Bernard Myburgh
PD: Penelope du Plessis
CMS: Catherine de Reuck
Editor: Leonardo de Canha
Sound: Vegar Lien Nostvold
Key Cast: Tanya Redinger, Shuraigh Meyer
Runtime: 12 min
Genre: Drama
Age Restriction: PGVL
Synopsis:
A young man must choose to either remain in his destructive life situation, looking after his mother and friends, or start afresh with new possibilities.

In Decline
Key Crew:
Producer: Keith Melly
Director: Gavin Joffe
Cinematographer: Peter Smuts
PD: Leanne Mullon
CMS: Amy Dobson
Editor: Joshua Kleve
SD: Werner Kuhn
Key Cast: Jaryn Goelst: Jonty; Raven Swart: Andre; Gareth Grey: Mitchell
Runtime: 12 min
Genre: Comedy Drama

Age Restriction: PGL
Synopsis:
Jonty is a junior stock broker who is fired for malpratice. Embarrassed and angered by his plight, he

stubbornly ignores his situation, compounding his financial and family burdens. Forced to sell his car, Jonty meets a buyer who sympathises with his ill fortune but may just end up increasing it.

Die Winpomp
Key Crew:Producer: Robyn Oettle
Director: Etienne Fourie
Cinematographer: Johan Prinsloo
PD: Lisa van Welden
Editor: Lou is Greef
SD: Calvin Todd
VFX: Christopher Bekker
Key Cast: Armand Greyling: Hendri, Michaela Van Seydlitz: Margot
Runtime: 48 min
Genre: Fantastical Romantic Drama with Comedic Elements
Age Restriction: 16L
Synopsis:
A teenager moves in with his senile grandfather in a retirement village. He soon discovers the fascination of a handful of elderly neighbours with an ancient windmill endowed with mystical powers, forcing Hendri to choose between growing up and the girl he loves.

Petulia
Key Crew:
Producer: Johan Ackerman
Writer/Director: Yolande Botha
Cinematographer/Editor: Nina Slabber
CMS: Aimee Vogelsang;
Sound: John Claasens;
Post Sound Designer: Nicola Geldenhuys
SFX: Royston Michaels 
Runtime: 24 min
Genre: Drama
Age Restriction: PG13
Synopsis:
Petulia is a quirky young woman who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is challenged by her fashionista sister, Jess, to work for an elderly lady. It’s her chance to prove herself, and she takes it. However, Midge is no little old lady, and she puts Petulia through her paces. To be accepted by the people around her, Petulia will have to learn to accept herself.

Msulwa – Honesty
Key Crew:
Producer: Nelio Da Silva
Director: Shaun James
DOP: Dino Benedetti
Editor: Tamryn Meyer
SD: Kirsten Van Rooyen
CMS: Lene Johnson
Music Composer: Ayesha Mamabolo
Key Cast: Tsepiso Sothoane: Dingane, Thembalethu Ntuli: Khulani
Runtime: 12 min
Genre: Drama/Crime
Age Restriction: 13VL
Synopsis:
Dingane (22) arrives home and has to hide his brother Khulani (7) as his gang arrives looking for late payment. Despite Dingane’s efforts, his brother gets hurt. He carries Khulani out of the house towards the taxi stop in a final effort that will challenge his morals and his responsibility.

Well done to all the casts and crews.