films in development
BLACK BURNS FAST
Daydreamer Luthando has followed her mother’s strict Christian upbringing/rules her whole life, and now in her matric year has nothing to show for it.
The arrival of new girl, Ayanda, reignites a suppressed desire in her and if caught will threaten her place in school and at home.
South Africa
Feature Film by Sandulela Asanda
LUNA remake in South Africa, commissioned by the South African distributor Indigenous Films
SANDULELA ASANDA
BRACE YOURSELF
On a failed romantic island getaway straight laced orthodontist Dr Shaloba Molefe decides to kidnap her unravelling family and won’t let them leave until they love her again…Brace Yourself!
Realness Residency 2020
Locarno Filmmakers Academy 2021
THATI PELE
THE CHATTERING OF TEETH
Lesotho, 1852. After surviving the desert, the heat and the cruelty of warfare, Kwazi joins a village of outcasts; all desperate to evade the unceasing war and rebuild their lives. Despite this new beginning, mortal fear is imminent. Kwazi grows steadily manic in his efforts to integrate his son by ridding him of his likeness. Yet by and by, the boy forges his own identity.
Hubert Bals Development Award 2021
Selected for FNC Nouveau Marche 2021
Selected for Atlas Workshops 2021
LEMOHANG JEREMIAH MOSESE
THE GOAT SUNDAY
Escaping a great drought, Naomi and Stella travel to their religious grandparent’s home. Exploring a forbidden room, Naomi is attacked by a Serpent, triggering a battle against dark forces.
Kenya, South Africa
Feature Film by N’gendo Mukii
Realness Screenwriters Residency 2018, TIFF Talent Lab 2018, Locarno Filmmakers Academy 2018
NG’ENDO MUKII
A SHADOW CREEPS IN SILVER TREES
When a young woman falls in love with a troubled young man she enters his world of delusion and privilege and discovers a taste for carnage.
South Africa
Feature Film by John Trengove
Project Selected by IFFR Pro’s Cinemart ’20, Berlinale Coproduction Market ’20
Hubert Bals Development award and 49% Financed
JOHN TRENGOVE
Tanzanite
Kenya 2045. The reappearance of a powerful tanzanite threatens Nairobi and awakens Machachari’s past. Facing her fears, she finds strength to retrieve the gemstone and protect her community.
Kenya, South Africa, Switzerland
Feature Film by Kantarama GahigIri
Realness Screenwriters Residency 2018, La Fabrique 2019
in coproduction with Close Up Films, Orange Studios and Migros development awards
KANTARAMA GAHIGIRI