Pursued by a Bear
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THE CREw
CAST BIO
Kizzy Khuzwayo is an Actress. Growing up she did all the stage plays in primary school and high school and she was ready to tackle any audition. Soon she realized that acting was her passion and what she wanted to as a career! She's currently studying Live Performance at AFDA and she is a final year student. The film that she features in, "Hole", sees her play the likes of character Lulu who is the total opposite of who she is and is what makes the character as 'sweet challenge', as Kizzy states. If anything, she's learnt that acting is a great opportunity to lift the blinders off ones eyes and see people and the world from a different point of view.
Asanda Khathi has had the love and passion for the performing arts since a young age, from as young as 12 years old he always knew that he wanted to be an actor. In his latter years in High School it was then he really took to the skies. In 2017 he performed with his drama class at the Playhouse for the Shakespeare Arts Festival and then in the same year was casted as a supporting in a St. Benedict's school play, Art-Official. In 2018 St. Benedict's recalled him in need of his talent and passion, this time he was offered a lead role as Scar in a rendition of the famous play and film The Lion King; King of Africa. That performance left much of the audience in awe of the great talent that this young man possessed. That performance earned him the prestigious Cope Drama Cup at Kloof High School. Now at AFDA Durban, he has not let his foot of the pedal only growing better and better. In 2019 he toured KZN being part of a theatrical dance piece, Imvunge YeziNkonkoni by the visionary choreographer Sabelo Cele. Performing at Botho Heritage Arts Festival, Wushwini Pan-African International Arts Festival, UKZN PMB Dance Experia with Gregory Maqoma and Digital JOMBA!
My name is Izifiso Gift Ndlela. I am a performer who is based largely in the creative arts. I've been growing a lot in terms of performance and am happy to say this role challenged me to do something different. I love music and singing. I hope to grow more from the feedback and my own experience of watching the film.
CREW BIO
Sinethemba Maphumulo is a Producer, Actress, Writer, Director and Businesswoman. She loves what she does and hopes to contribute to perfect her craft by pursuing her studies even further. She loves nature and that's why "hole" was such a passion project for her because it talks about climate change. Furthermore, it also talks about the ability and strength of speaking your truth and standing up for what you believe in, even when other's don't believe you or in you.
Keane Stroh is a Writer, aspiring Film Director and Musician. Born in Canada and raised in South Africa. In his spare time he cares for his koi fish and three red macaws. You might spot him quietly reading a book or occasionally singing to thousands of adoring fans.
Chase Mair is a cinematographer and colorist for the production Hole. He is currently finishing his last year of studies at AFDA. He has worked on a number of productions including an E-TV series, Imbewu The Seed as well as an Honors film titled, 'Thulile' which won two awards, The Simon Mabhunu and Sabela Awards.
Zola Zikalala is currently in her 3rd year at AFDA and is enrolled at the institution for a BA in Costume Design & Make-Up Styling. Her other qualifications deal with interior designing, clothing design, crew director and production director. She has worked with the likes of Sjava, Kwesta, DJ Tira, Beast, Tipcee and TDK Macasette under Universal Music and Afrotainment Records. She's also worked as an Event Coordinator, Public Relations Officer and Marketing Director under New Generation Television company. She believes that she has great communication skills, public speaking, amazing leadership skills, sound design skills, excellent proof reading and editing skills and great PA skills.
Nathan van Blerk is currently in 3rd year at AFDA. He has had experiences in school productions, school band, performed at interschool musical events and a church band. His achievements in sound design include being a nominee for best film for 3 consecutive terms. His interesting fact about the film is that an original score will be created for the sound design. His interests include how music in the sound design alters the audiences perception and evokes personal emotions in the viewer. His favorite quote is: "I like film's where the music and the sound design, at times, are almost indistinguishable" - Christopher Nolan.
Pia is a first year student who assisted us on our set to get more insight on the PD Discipline as well as Performance.
Chloe is passionate about film and enjoys helping out wherever she can. Her true love is colour grading, she believes it sis artistic, challenging and rewarding. She primarily works on AFDA productions to build her skill but has also graded independent short films.