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What attributes of
make it unique, a winner? The Youth Filmmaker project produced by Natives At Large had great access to prominent filmmakers who’ve worked in the industry for years. I must say, we were in good hands. I was given a full eight months of milking the story into a great script. The use of symbolism is shown in the film and I had to make sure that everything is connected, from my great cast to use of sound and production design. Everything was well planned. I choreographed all my camera angles/shots to keep the restrictive spaces visually interesting; I value the importance of framing. I think what made the film unique is its simplicity. When you finished
project, did you feel you’d achieved what you’d set out to achieve?
Yes, I wrote, shot and finished the project. That’s an achievement on its own.
Your favourite directors and influences?
Abderrahmane Sissako for simplicity, Woody Allen for the charm in his writing, Jim Jarmusch for camera composition and Roman Polanski’s use of symbolism.
How does it feel to be on the global stage?
It’s too amazing. I want to make amazing films.
Something we don’t know about you?
My late father, Sonwabo Nyoka, was a champion boxer in Grahamstown.
PS: how did you make your special coffee?
It’s a secret … shhh.