It was a great night of amazing performances and celebrations of excellence within the South African and international film industry as the 2016 Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and Television Awards were held at the Durban ICC on Saturday (June 18) in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal.
FYI: The awards are named in honour of the late South African Film legend and icon Simon Mabhunu Sabela, the awards are an initiative of the KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs and are implemented by the KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission.
The winners are…
Best Actress in a Microbudget Film
Mandisa Nduna “Ms Msomi”- iLungelo
Best Microbudget Film
iLungelo – Durban Motion Pictures
Best Newcomer Actress in a Microbudget Film
Nomalanga Ndaba “Noma” – Isihlangu Somntanami
Best Newcomer Actor in a Microbudget Film
Ntokozo Sibisi “Mnqobi” – Konke Kufeziwe
Best Student Film – Davids WinterMathew Couperthwaite and Liana Hassim
Best Use of KZN as a Location
Imbulu – Zulu Hut Productions
Best Actor in a Microbudget Film
Scelo Gasa “Phanta” – Uk’shizila
Best Supporting Actress in a Microbudget Film
Bongekile Mpisane “Qhamukile” – Luthando 2
Best Director in a Microbudget Film
Philani Sithebe – iLungelo
Best Documentary Full Length
Triangle of Faith – Jayan Moodley
IsiZulu Film
Isihlangu Somntanami – Zulu Hut Productions
Best Screenplay in a Microbudget Film
Philani Sithebe – iLungelo
Best Documentary Short
The mystical powers of water– Tekweni Productions
Best Actor – TV
Vusi Kunene – Isibaya 3
Best Actress – TV
Dawn Thandeka King – Uzalo
Best Supporting Actor – TV
Bheki Mkhwane – Isibaya 3
Best Supporting Actress – TV
Celeste Ntuli – Isibaya 3
KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission Special Awards
Phindile Dhludhla
MEC Discretionary Award
Thoko Ntshinga; Somizi Mhlongo