The Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film & TV Awards were held at the Durban Playhouse on July 20, Saturday with the theme “We Are Immortal”.
The awards, an initiative of the KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs and are implemented by the KZN Film Commission and named in honour of the late South African Film legend and icon Mr Simon Mabhunu Sabela. They are aimed at recognising outstanding achievers and excellence within the South African and international film industry.
This was truly indeed a night of the stars as the red carpet was graced by South African celebrities and Durban’s own socialites and most importantly special gets being the nominees of the night.
The big winners of the night were the cast members of eHostela of Stained Glass Production winning five (5) awards in television categories of: Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress & Best Newcomer.
The various categories of the Simon Mabhunu Sabela awards went to the following talents:
Best Television Categories:
- Best Actor
Wiseman Mncube – Ehostela
- Best Actress
Zimiphi Biyela – Ehostela
- Best Supporting Actor
Bheki Sibiya – Ehostela
- Best Supporting Actress
Noxolo Mathula – eHostela
- Best Newcomer Actor
Thobani Nzuza – Ehostela
Best Film Categories:
- Best Actress
Sibongiseni Shezi – Run
- Best Supporting Actor
Pranesh Maharaj – 3 Days to Go
- Best Supporting Actress
Lilette Dubey – 3 Days to Go
- Best Director
Deep End – Eubulus Timothy
- Best Screenplay
Red Room – Sans Moonsamy & Keru Kisten
- Best Micro-Budget Feature Film
Emajuba – Langelihle Productions
- Best Use of KwaZulu-Natal As Filming Location – National Award
Umhlolo – Langelihle Prodcutions
- Best Feature Film – National Award
Deep End –The Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film & TV Awards were held at the Durban Playhouse on July 20, Saturday with the theme “We Are Immortal”. Arclight Productions
- Best Isizulu Film – National Award
Same Love – Amadeyi Productions
- Best Environmental Conservation
Saving Dragons – Shivan Parusnath
- Best Student Film
Ubizo – Mzwandile Makhanya
More Info
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Images from : Black Pepper