South Africa's
first dance film Hear Me Move has
been invited to be screened at the 4th edition of the African
International Film Festival
(AIFF) from November 9 to 16, 2014, in Nigeria.
The South African
film industry has been elevated on the global stage through the success of
films such as Tsotsi and District 9. These types of achievements
have made it possible for the SA film industry to have confidence in other
local movies such as Hear Me Move
which is due for release in South Africa in early 2015.
The film educates
the world on how South Africans express themselves through their finest local
music and dance moves that trend within townships. The film has joined the
South African film industry in a positive direction, inspiring SA youth to
appreciate and uphold their culture. Through this film, the directors and
producers were able to capture the essence of dance as an expression that
unites our youth.
“The film aims at
going further into other African countries and to also reach international
audiences which will further expose our talent and culture and alleviate the
negative perception the world might have about SA as well as expose the Sbujwa
dance style to the world,” says Fidel Namisi, co-producer and script writer for
the film. “Hear Me Move will resonate
with African audiences and is the first South African dance film, endorsed by
Proudly South Africa showcasing the youth twenty years after democracy.”
Recent trends of
dance culture including sbujwa and pantsula cited in the film evokes the
feeling of being proudly South African and as Namisi states “it ignites the
feeling of achievement through cinematic moments.” Namisi has over ten years of
experience in the film and television industry. Fidel and the team, director
Scottnes Smith and producer Wandile Molebatsi have worked hard over the years
to finally see the film become a reality.
The passion for SA
dance and love of film production has led to a strong partnership between these
three individuals, from their university years until today. Coal Stove Pictures
have identified the opportunity to give young individuals the chance to express
themselves by making use of their talents. As a partner with co-production in
other countries like Canada and France, Coal Stove Pictures strive to connect
themselves with other countries to display Africa’s talents.
For more insight on
the film visit www.hearmemovefilm.co.za
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