The special jury convened by the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) announced that the feature film, Noem My Skollie, currently on circuit in South African cinemas, has been nominated as SA’s official selection to the 89th Annual Academy Awards (Oscars) in the category for Best Foreign Language Film Award. The NFVF CEO Zama Mkosi said: “We are proud that after a rigorous judging process, Noem My Skollie, is nominated as the official selection for the 89th Annual Academy Awards…”
Competition this year for the coveted nomination to represent South Africa was intense. This is a remarkable achievement for Daryne Joshua’s first feature film. The producers, David Max Brown and Moshidi Motshegwa and their partners who supported the financing of the film at the NFVF, kykNET, M-Net and the distributor Ster Kinekor Entertainment, are thrilled with this news and are proud that the film achieved the accolade.
To date the film has been seen by more than 32 000 people in South Africa. “Noem My Skollie’s great box office performance has now been crowned with the nomination as South Africa’s entry into the Oscars, we are extremely proud to have been part of getting this amazing film on to SA screens and are excited about the continued potential in our market and on the global stage,’ says Mario Dos Santos, chief executive officer – Ster Kinekor Entertainment.
“Noem My Skollie has been a project close to our hearts and M-Net and kykNET are incredibly proud of every single person who has brought this authentic South African story to life,’ says Jan du Plessis, director: M-Net Channels. “What makes it even more special, is that this moving film is the work of a first time director and that the story is rooted in the true-life experiences of the screenwriter. It’s a film the world needs to see.’
“The sheer amount of love Skollie is receiving by audiences around the country continues to surprise us. We are overwhelmed by the honour of representing our country. Is met ‘n salute ja!” says director Daryne Joshua.
‘The greatest affirmation an artist can get is from their own tribe. We are ecstatic to have this affirmation!’ says producer Motshegwa.
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