22 September 2022
Showmax x Actor Spaces Masterclasses: Layla Swart on producing local content
Layla Swart, with Jahmil XT Qubeka, was responsible for South Africa’s 2020 Oscar entry Knuckle City. The boxing drama was the most awarded film at the 2020 SAFTAs, where it took home six awards, including Best Director for Qubeka and Best Editor for Swart, as well as the most nominated film at the 2020 Africa Movie Academy Awards, where it won two awards.
Now, they’ve finally unveiled Africa’s most ambitious series yet, Blood Psalms, and what it takes to shoot locally relevant stories for the competitive international stage.
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Youngins S2, now streaming
Soft Life, coming to Showmax
More Mzansi gold
Unfollowed S2 is now streaming on Showmax
Spitch Nzawumbi talks about hosting the new season of Unfollowed, which features 8 South African media personalities who have been “cancelled”. New episodes land on Wednesdays.
Made in South Africa
Izingane Zes’thembu S1-2
A reality show that follows the lives of the polygamous businessman’s children as they navigate life within a polygamous family.
Made in South Africa
Unfollowed S1-2
Unfollowed delves into the workings of cancel culture and social media through the real-life stories of media personalities.
Made in South Africa
Celebrate the festive feels with Showmax film Christmas Clothes
The heartwarming comedy film Christmas Clothes, directed by Athi Petela, premieres on Showmax on 6 December 2024.
Made in South Africa