# Five South African filmmakers will have their independent short films showcased at the 29th annual American Black Film Festival in Miami in June. Ayanda Halimana, Kopedi Aphane, Donna Sibande, Chris Djuma, and Nondumiso Buthelezi-Masache have been picked as the winners of the inaugural South African Stories Short Film Showcase, a new programme introduced for this year’s festival. The festival’s founder, Jeff Friday, says they were blown away by the quality, originality, and emotional power of the submissions they received from South Africa this year.
Five SA independent short films to be showcased at the American Black Film Festival