Represent’s new baby
Apologies for being absent in June – but Editorista has been very busy creating her biggest most amazing creation yet – a baby! Yip, our Editorista is now a baby mama and we wish her, her man and her lovely cute little baby all the best. But of course, she’ll be back!….
Represent Interview: Hanneke Schutte
Hanneke Schutte is a young South African film director and screen writer that recently got to direct her enchanting short film ‘Superhero‘, thanks to the shedding of much blood, sweat tears and the great fortune of being chosen for an NFVF funding program for women and Black film makers. Bursting out from the starting blocks, Superhero has already been on it’s first international jaunt – to Cannes of all must-be-seen places, Represent found out how she managed to get in the bag with so much panache. Great inspiration for any wannabe film makers… Tell us a bit about your background… what is your backstory? I’m 33 and live in Jo’burg with my husband Slim who’s a commercials director at Egg Films. I studied languages and eventually ended up as a Copywriter in the ad industry. A few years ago I did a post-graduate qualification in Drama and Film and fell in love it. I’ve been lecturing part-time at Vega and writing screenplays since. In a nutshell, what’s Superhero all about? An amnesiac finds himself stranded in the middle of an arid landscape dressed as a superhero. He’s assisted and spurred on by a young black boy who wholeheartedly believes that he is a superhero. But as the man’s memory returns he discovers that he’s been anything but a hero. How did you get to make the film? The screenplay won a competition run by the NFVF aimed at developing Female and Black filmmaking talent – they ended up giving the three winning scripts production funding – the only prerequisite was that the director had to be black or female. How did you find the actors? Anyone really special that you believe your film could change lives for? We went to casting agents and saw a great deal of people. I ended up working with two brilliant actors, Justin Strydom (Snitch, Stander) and Loyiso Gxwala (Red Dust, A reasonable man). The young boy Johannes de Bruyn didn’t have any acting experience, but did a great job. What about the soundtrack – what music do you use and how did you choose? I worked with two good friends Jonathan Beggs and Trevor Sacks who are both creative directors at ad agencies. Trevor plays the lead guitar in The Privates International Band and Jonathan is DJ Badly. They are two amazingly talented musos who brought a great deal to the project. Where did you shoot? We shot the whole film on and around a huge mine dump in Dobsonville, Johannesburg. (Nothing like arsenic rich mine dust to give you nice buzz.) What were the greatest challenges in making the film? We had...
CT: Obie Oberholzer solo exhibition
Legendary South African photographer Obie Oberholzer‘s solo exhibition ‘Diesel and Dust’ opens at the Erdmann Contemporary gallery in Cape Town on Wednesday the 3rd of June. Contact the gallery to join the special walk-about with Oberholzer on Thursday 4 June @ 11:00. Say no more – just go go go. Oberholzer is an avid storyteller, fond of dispensing profound statements and dazzling images of his colourful journeys all across Africa. He is the Wyatt Earp of the photographic world, always traveling alone, always taking with him a stirring collection of vibrant memories of the unknown, remote places that we usually don’t ever get to see. His latest solo exhibition, Diesel & Dust, curated by Heidi Erdmann and Karen Grunwald, is a long awaited and also signals the end of analogue. After several decades of hand-printing all his photographs, Oberholzer has finally dismantled his darkroom at the beginning of 2009. Oberholzer taught photography at Rhodes University, Grahamstown until he retired in 2002. He now works full time on his photography. Erdmann Contemporary 63 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town, 8001. PO Box 51151, Waterfront, 8002 t +27 21 422 2762 f +27 21 422 3278 m 072 356 7056 photogallery@mweb.co.za www.erdmanncontemporary.co.za mon – fri 10:00 – 17:00, sat 11:00 – 13:00, sun by appointment...
Rock your winter Sunday in Jozi
It’s winter, it’s cold and dry, people snuggle up indoors sometimes feeling gloomy, eating too much chocolate and wondering when summer will return…mmhh… Now zoom to a green leafy suburb not far from the heart of the city of Johannesburg on a Sunday afternoon in early winter, lazy happy residents stretch out on blankets under toasty sunlight and crisp blue skies surrounded by colourful people all tapping their feet to a live band. Tempted? You know you are. Catch the Old Mutual Encounters Concert on Sunday the 5 June at Emmarentia Dam: The Old Mutual Encounters Concerts is back with a brand new series. The last series of Old Mutual Encounters Concerts proved to be a standout success for this year’s calendar showcasing what many have regarded as one of the most eclectic and ground breaking collection of line-ups. This new season promises to be filled with more headlining acts and some new kids on the block creating an outstanding musical experience for all. The Old Mutual Encounters Concerts MK Vredefest will get the ball rolling for this thrilling series at the ambient setting of the Emmarentia Dam, in the Johannesburg Botanic gardens on the 6 June. Audiences can look forward to exhilarating live stage acts from aKING, Fokofpolisiekar, Tidal Waves and Zebra & Giraffe. Cape Town based band aKING, brings you a new sound that is an enticing mixture of foot-tapping beats and a dynamic blend of musical style. Described as intense and relentless, this performance will definitely not be one to miss! Join in on the mind-blowing and high energy live show of Afrikaans alternative rock band Fokofpolisiekar. Formed in 2003, this band has since gone from strength to strength, injecting South African music scene with innovative rock tunes. Reggae band Tidal Waves are known for their song writing sophistication with their political and socially orientated lyrics. Fans can enjoy a fantastic and impressive sound and will be sure to witness a musical masterpiece. Pushing the musical envelope, Zebra & Giraffe, with their unique look and music, will bring something original and exciting to the Johannesburg music scene. Be sure to catch this year’s winner of the South African Music Award for Best Rock Album for their debut album “Collective Memories”. So launch your winter season with a big bang and come and join us for an unforgettable rock and roll experience and get ready to have fun in the sun and bask in the sound waves. Be sure to pack your umbrella, picnic blankets, and cooler boxes and let Old Mutual Encounters Concerts take care of the rest. Tickets are available via www.tunegum.com for R50 and...
Friday Night Live in Swaziland
Friday Night Live is a platform for Swaziland’s homegrown talents to develop and showcase themselves.The focus is local talent with a sprinkling of International performance. Its an initiative which sees all the entertainment companies, promoters and artists working together to develop the arts in Swaziland. This month the featuring Live Act is THOBILE MAGAGULA. Thobile started singing and dancing during school concerts and school events at the age of 11. Even though she had a passion for dance she joined the Luve Choral Choir when she was 14 and she sang and led folk songs fusing in traditional dance. In 2006 she started playing Mkhoyane and Sitolotolo (Swazi Traditional Instruments) Thobile has collaborated with many well known artists including Swaziland’s Bholoja, Afrika Revenge (Zim), Imbongi Cultural group (Zim), Jamludi, Bafana Nhlapo and many more. The sprinkling of International performance features DJ Vincent Caudry who is originally from France but now a Swazi Resident and also a member of the well known LILANGA. He will be on the decks playing a selection of arty world music. Their performances will be followed by one of Swaziland’s finest female DJs – DJ LAY CREAM!! Friday 29 May House on Fire Doors Open 8pm E50 Fine Food will be on Sale VIP tables and Boxes available call 5282110 to...
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