The Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and Television Awards is an annual South African awards ceremony that recognises outstanding achievements and excellence within the South African film and television industry, with a special focus on KwaZulu-Natal. Among those honoured at the awards are mainly actors, producers, directors and various film and television technicians.[1]
| Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and Television Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Achievement of creative excellence in Film and Television arts. |
| Country | South Africa |
| Presented by | Kwazulu-Natal Film Commission |
| First awarded | 2013 |
| Website | www |
History
editThe awards were launched in 2013 in honour of the late TV and movie legend Simon Sabela.[2] The awards are an initiative of the Department of Economic Development Tourism and Environmental Affairs and are implemented by the KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission.[3]
Awards
editAs of the 1st Simon Mabhunu Sabela film and television awards there are a total of 28 trophies that are awarded. The categories include best actor, best actress accolades, best supporting actor, best supporting actress, best newcomer and best director. Other categories include best screenplay, best use of KZN locations, best documentary short and best student film.[4]
Categories
editTelevision Categories
edit- Best actor
- Best actress
- Best supporting actor
- Best supporting actress
- Best newcomer actor
- Best newcomer actress
Film Categories
edit- Best actor
- Best actress
- Best supporting actor
- Best supporting actress
- Best newcomer actor
- Best newcomer actress
- Best director
- Best screenplay – Feature film
- Best screenplay – Short
- Best micro-budget
- Best use of KZN as filming location
- Best use of KZN in a music video
- Best feature film
- Best isiZulu film
- Best Short Film
- Best documentary short
- Best documentary feature
- Best student film
- Lifetime achievement[5]
Eligibility and entry
editAs per the committee guidelines, only citizens and permanent residents of South Africa who originate from the province of KwaZulu-Natal are eligible for a nomination.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Simon 'Mabhunu' Sabela Award statue unveiled at Afda Durban". bizcommunity.com. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Lights, camera, action for youngsters". sowetanlive.co.za. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Top shows in line for film awards". The Mercury. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film Awards 2017". The Mercury. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Simon Sabela Film and Television Awards 2018 nominees announced". iol.co.z. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Entry Guidelines 2021 SMSFTAs" (PDF). kznfilm.co.za. Retrieved 8 December 2021.