The excitement is palpable as the nominations for the Silwerskerm Award for documentary and short films have been unveiled. The prestigious kykNET Silwerskerm Festival is currently underway at The Rotunda in Camps Bay, Cape Town, showcasing a diverse array of local documentaries, short films, and feature films.
Year after year, the festival continues to elevate and celebrate the exceptional talent and creativity within the film industry. This year’s edition promises to be no different, with a lineup of outstanding films and filmmakers.
The first round of the Silwerskerm Awards for Film and TV is set to take place on Saturday morning at The Bay Hotel in Camps Bay. The awards ceremony will honor winners in the technical categories across all genres, as well as winners in the short film and documentary categories. Additionally, selected feature film categories will also be recognized during this segment of the awards. Notably, Marida Swanepoel, a founding member of kykNET, will be honored for her lifetime contribution to the industry.
The evening will culminate in a glamorous awards ceremony at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, where the winners in the TV, Best Feature Films, and Best Feature Film Actors categories will be revealed.
The nominees for the short film categories for both established and rising filmmakers have been announced. Films like “Min of Meer,” “Kinnetafel,” and “Sewe” have garnered nominations in various categories like Best Script, Best Directing, Best Cinematography, and more.
In the documentary films category, nominees for Best Directing, Best Editing, and Best Short Documentary have been unveiled. Films such as “Vet vannie land,” “Felix by die koppie,” and “Tussen Hemel en Aarde” are among those vying for top honors in this section.
For film enthusiasts looking to attend the kykNET Silwerskermfees, tickets and the festival program are available for those eager to immerse themselves in the world of South African cinema.
The kykNET Silwerskerm Awards are a celebration of local filmmaking talent and creativity, and this year’s nominations promise an exciting lineup of films competing for recognition and acclaim. Stay tuned for the winners to be announced and join in the celebration of South African cinema at its finest.
