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And the 2014 South African Film and Television Awards nominees are --
Mon, 10 Mar 2014 13:30
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The eighth annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) take place on 4 and 5 April in Johannesburg, South Africa. The SAFTAs are organised by the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), a constitutional body tasked to lead the development of the countrys film and television industry. Out of 432 entries, the following productions were nominated for awards in a number of categories:
Documentary Short Nominations 2014
Best Cinematographer of a Documentary Short
Susan Scott - 50/50: Wild Dogs
Pule Molebatsi - Ndiyindoda: I am a Man
Ingmar Buchner - Waterborne
Best Editor of a Documentary Short
Susan Scott - 50/50: Wild Dogs
Michael Matsie - Ndiyindoda: I am a Man
Alexander Melck - Waterborne
Best Documentary Feature
Light and Dark - Deepend Films
The Devil s Lair - Fireworx Media
Chickens can Fly - Deepend Films
Best Cinematographer of a Documentary Feature
Paul Kruger - Chickens Can Fly
Paul Kruger - Light and Dark
Riaan Hendricks - The Devil s Lair
Chris Lotz - Shoreline
Best Director of a Documentary Feature
Paulene Abrey - Chickens Can Fly
Luaan Hong and Paulene Abrey - Light and Dark
Brett Lotriet Best - Miracle Rising
Lloyd Ross - Two Wings, Many Prayers
Best Editor of a Documentary Feature
Schalk van der Merwe - Light and Dark
Johann Vorster - The Blackheart Diaries
Riaan Hendricks - The Devil s Lair
Wildlife Programme Nominations 2014
Best Wildlife Programme
Earth Touch - Speed Kills: Jungle
Earth Touch - Speed Kills: Savannah
NHU Africa - Touching the Dragon
Best Editor of a Wildlife Programme
Ruaan Botha - Speed Kills: Jungle
Keith Fraser - Speed Kills: Savannah
Damon Foster - Touching the Dragon
Best Cinematographer of a Wildlife Programme
DOP Team - Speed Kills: Jungle
DOP Team - Speed Kills: Savannah
Damon Foster and Craig Foster - Touching the Dragon
Best Director of a Wildlife Programme
Anton Truesdale - Charles and Jessica: A Chimp Tale
Beverly and Dereck Joubert - The Unlikely Leopard
Craig Foster and Damon Foster - Touching the Dragon
Student Film Nominations 2014
Best Student Film
AFDA - Keeping Up Appearances
AFDA - Kanyekanye
City Varsity - Taming Peter
Short Film Nominations 2014
Best Short Film
Benchfilms - Taxiing
Black Heat Productions - Release
Atomic Squid Productions - Armed Response
The Animation School - Wing It
Animation Nominations 2014
Best Animation
AFDA - Like Clockwork
The Animation School - Wing It
Triggerfish Animation Studios - Khumba
Youth and Children Programme Nominations 2014
Best Youth and Children s Programme
Eclipse Television - Big Up
Urban Brew - Ntunjambili: The Twin Caves
Red Pepper Pictures - Shiz Niz
Homebrew Films - Shorething
Factual / Educational Programme Nominations 2014
Best Factual / Educational Programme
Ochre Media - Relate Season 3
Time Frame Productions - Centrum Guardian Project 2012
Homebrew Films - Shoreline
Aurealism Pictures - The Golden Years
News & Actuality Programme Nominations 2014
Best News & Actuality Programme
Carte Blanche - Carte Blanche 21/10/12
Clive Morris Productions - Crimes Uncovered
Plexus Films - I Am Woman: Leap of Faith
Magazine Programme Nominations 2014
Best Magazine Programme
Clive Morris Productions - 50/50
Plexus Films - I Am Woman - Leap of Faith
Tswelopele Productions - Top Billing
Homebrew Films - Bravo
Variety Show Nominations 2014
Best Variety Show
Bonngoe Productions - Afro Cafe Season 9
Cardova - Expresso Morning Show
Okuhle Media - Bitten
Homebrew Films - Jou Show Met Emo en Wikus
Music Show Nominations 2014
Best Music Show
Meerkat Media - Jam Sandwich
Sic Entertainment - MTN SA Music Awards
Viacom International Media Networks (Africa) -The MTV Africa All Stars
Talk Show Nominations 2014
Best Talk Show
Okuhle Media - Hectic nine 9
Plexus Films - I Am Woman: Leap of Faith
Thamzin Media - Life with Thami
Reality Show Nominations 2014
Best Reality Show
Meerkat Media - Jam Sandwich
Cooked In Africa Films - Around Iceland on Inspiration
Cooked In Africa Films - The Ultimate Braai Master
Let It Rain Films - Jack Up Your Shack
International Format Show Nominations 2014
Best International Format Show
Sic Entertainment - Idols Season 8
SA Rapid Blue - Come Dine With Me
Quizzical Pictures - MasterChef South Africa
Clive Morris Productions - Taboo Africa
TV Drama Nominations 2014
Best TV Drama
Quizzical Pictures - Intersexions: Season 2
Endemol South Africa -Tempy Pushas
DV8 Films - Room 9
Best Director of a TV Drama
Directing Team - Intersexions: Season 2
Johnny Barbuzano - Rockville
Tebogo Malope, Libby Dougherty - Tempy Pushas
High Rollers Directing Team
Best Writing Team of a TV Drama
High Rollers Writing Team
Brent Quinn, Gillian Breslin, Linda Bere - Intersexions: Season 2
Gwydion Beynon, Phatu Makwarela - Rockville
Athos Kyriakides, Thuso Sibisi - Room 9
Best DOP / Cinematographer of a TV Drama
Greg Heimann - High Rollers
Tom Marais - Intersexions: Season 2
Nick Hofmeyr - Room 9
Best Production Design of a TV Drama
Esme Viviers - High Rollers
Anneri Gericke - Rockville
Waldemar Coetsee - Room 9
Best Costume Design of a TV Drama
Martha Sibanyoni - High Rollers
Mbali Maphumulo - Tempy Pushas
Andrew Phiri - Room 9
Best Make-up & Hair Stylist of a TV Drama
Ngah Nyembe - Rockville
Jenny Sprawson - High Rollers
Julene Paton - Room 9
TV Drama Nominations 2014
Best Editor of a TV Drama
Eva du Preez, Wilhelm Conradie - Die Boland Moorde
Ula Oelsen - High Rollers
Jack Esterhuizen, Lindi Goosen - Room 9
Best Actor in a TV Drama
Mthunzi Ntoyi (Zola Yili) - Montana II
Siyabonga (Thwala Musa) - Intersexions: Season 2
Antony Coleman (David King) - High Rollers
Best Supporting Act
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