MARTIN CHEMHERE writes… VavavumSiyaTour’a Swaziland, the inaugural Swazi Festival, which runs from 24 to 28 August in Mbabane, will screen Emmangweni (a television series by PS Studio Promotions), the feature film Destiny (Markins Productions) and shorts from SIPFTA (Swaziland Independent Producers, Film and TV Association).
The festival also includes comedy nights, theatre, various music performances, workshops and poetry nights.
States festival director Pedzisayi Sithole: “The Swazi Festival is not only a great step forward in the development of arts in the country, it works as a platform for local producers to showcase their talents. We are creating a networking environment amongst internationally acclaimed actors, director, dancers and local arts practitioners.”
Workshops on film, television and stage drama will be conducted by leading South African personalities Enerst Ndlovu and Sibulele Gcilitshana.
Ndlovu has acted in Soul City, Igoli, Umuntu Ngumuntu Ngabantu, Generations, Home Affairs, Scandal and Sokhulu and Partners.
Gcilitshana’s theatre credits include Thirst, Sunjata and Truth in Translation. Her television productions include Soul City, and more recently Society, as well as the British television series, Strike Back.
