All the winners at the 2016 Simon Sabela TV and movie awards

KwaZula Natal –  The KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission celebrates 100 years of film in the province. 

The highlight event of the Commission is the Simon “Mabhunu” Sabela Film and Television Awards which is celebrated in honour of the late Simon “Mabhunu” Sabela who was a legend in film and television. 

Not only was he South Africa’s first Black film director, but he also had a long and successful career which saw him feature in over 34 films, both nationally and internationally.

The awards ceremony was held at the Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) on Saturday, 18 June 2016 and was hosted by Nomzamo Mbatha. 

At heart, all I am is a little girl blessed with courage & determination to follow MY light. Thank you Kwa Zulu Natal Film Commission for making me a part of your 2016 celebrations. Long live the spirit of Simon Mabhunu Sabela???? #SimonSabelaAwards #NubianPrincess #BlackGirlMagic #BlackGirlsRock

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Here is the full list of winners:

Best Documetary Full Length
Triangle of Faith - Jayan Moodley

Best Isizulu Film
Isihlangu Somntanami - Zulu Hut Productions

Best Documentary Short
The mystical powers of water - Tekweni Productions

Best Actor – TV
Vusi Kunene - Isibaya 3

Best Actress – TV
Dawn Thandeka King - Uzalo

Best Supporting Actor – TV
Bheki Mkhwane - Isibaya 3

Best Supporting Actress – TV
Celeste Ntuli- Isibaya 3

Best Screenplay in a Microbudget Film
Philani Sithebe – iLungelo

Best Actress in a Microbudget Film
Mandisa Nduna - iLungelo

About last night.... #simonsabelaawards

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Best Microbudget Film
iLungelo

Best Newcomer Actress in a Microbudget
Nomalanga Ndaba - iSihlangu Somntanami

Best Newcomer Actor in a Microbudget Film
Ntokozo Sibis i- Konke kufeziwe

Best Student Film
Davids Winter - Matthew Couperthwaite & Liana Hassim

Best Use of KZN as a Location
Imbulu

Best Actor in a Microbudget Film
Scelo Gasa “Phanta” – Uk’Shizila

Best Supporting Actress in a Microbudget
Bongekile Mpisane - Luthando 2

Best Director In A Microbudget Film
Philani Sithebe – iLungelo

With Mr Top Actor Africa @jesse_suntele_ #SimonSabelaAwards

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