Ofentse Mwase is a South African director, filmmaker and the founder of Ofentse Mwase Films. Born and raised in Rustenburg, North West, Mwase studied film and cinematography at AFDA, The School for the Creative Economy.[1]
Ofentse Mwase | |
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| Born | 20 June 1987 Rustenburg, North West, South Africa |
| Other names | UncleScrooch |
| Alma mater | AFDA |
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| Years active | 2012-present |
| Spouse | Nelisiwe Mwase |
Career
editOfentse Mwase was born in Rustenburg, North West, South Africa.[2] His filmmaking interest began in 2005.[3] In 2009, he shot a Short film iGolide, and receive nomination for Best Cinematographer of 2010.
Two years later, in 2011 he shot The Hajji short film, which was nominated for Best Cinematography at AFDA. Mwase won Best Cinematography for a TV Drama Tjovitjo at the SAFTA’s annual ceremony in 2018.[3] Same year he also shot Thato, a Sterkinekor, which won Silver Loerie at the 2011 Loerie Awards.
In 2017, Ofentse directed a Music Video for Ameni by Miss Pru featuring Sjava, A-Reece, Emtee, Fifi Cooper, Saudi and B3nchmarq which went on to win his 1st SAMA(South African Music Awards) for Music Video Of the Year 2017. He shot his first feature film Collision directed by Fabien Martorell, which will premier on June 16, 2022 on Netflix.[4]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Hajiji | ||
| 2017 | The Hangman | ||
| 2018 | Independent State of Nandi | cinematographer | |
| 2019 | Kusasa | ||
| 2022 | Collision | cinematographer |
Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | OM Films | Music Video of the Year | Won | |
| 2018 | Best Cinematography | Won | [3] | |
| 2020 | Best Produced Music Video | Won | [5] | |
| 2021 | Ofentse Mwase | Best Video Director | Nominated | [6] |
| "Mali Eningi" | Best Video | Won | [7][8] | |
| "Hosh" | Best Produced Music Video | Won | [9] |
References
edit- ^ "Ofentse Mwase | World of Film by Sony Asia Pacific | Sony AP". Sony. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
- ^ Tsewu, Siya (November 17, 2021). "Meet the Rustenburg man giving your favourite action movies some South African flavour". South Africa: News24. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
- ^ a b c "AFDA BRAG – THE SAFTA PODIUM IS HOME TO OUR ALUMNI CINEMATOGRAPHERS | AFDA : Study film, acting, business, creative writing, radio and podcasting". afda.co.za. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
- ^ "Best T In the City: Speaks to award-winning Director Ofentse Mwase". kaya959. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
- ^ "OM Films Receives Their 2nd SAMA | vuzacast". vuzacast.com. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
- ^ Hansen, Gabriel Myers (December 13, 2021). "African Muzik Magazine Awards 2021: All the winners | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
- ^ Shumba, Ano. "SA Hip Hop Awards 2021: All the nominees | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
- ^ Donkoh, Ebenezer (May 25, 2022). "SA Hip Hop Awards 2021: All The Winners - NY DJ Live". NY DJ Live. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
- ^ "SAMAs 2021: All the winners". Music in Africa. July 31, 2021. Retrieved June 20, 2024.