New drama series shot in EL
Show available on Montywood
Montywood is a video streaming platform that produces and distributes African movies, television series and documentaries at an affordable cost.
The platform is set to release a 10- episode series titled The Mat.
The show follows Avile, played by Sithembile Xaso, a young businessman who accidentally knocks over and kills the mayor’s daughter while driving.
After being instructed by his wife Elihle, to wrap the body up in a mat, he hires his brother to cover up the murder, only to discover the mayor is aware of the secret.
Avile is then faced with losing his wife or going to jail.
The series was shot in East London in Quigney, Scenery Park, Reeston and the CBD.
The cast includes actors from around East London including Nandipha Sompi, Deo Francis, Sanelisiwe
Mandla, and Sandisa Tshetsha. The series was developed and directed by Unathi Dyubula, who is also the founder of the platform. Bulelani Momoti is the series’ executive producer.
Dyubula created the platform in 2015 with the intent to create opportunities for filmmakers and actors in the Eastern Cape and to prevent them from moving to other provinces in search of work.
Montywood seeks to create employment opportunities in the production space for aspiring youth.
Some of the other newlyreleased dramas available include Notorious Gang, Township Talks, and Reap.
Content on Montywood is accessible to the public through voucher codes that are available at spaza shops, Silulo Technologies branches and online through bank payments.
The cost for the viewing is R5 for a full day or R50 for 30 days.
The series is being aired every Thursday at 9pm, from March 31 to June 2.