Pics: On the set of Mmabatho Mantsho's "controversial" short film

Johannesburg - Mmabatho Montsho had decided to swap her place in front of the camera for a spot behind it, as the director of the short film, The Groom’s Price.

Mmabatho, who most of us will remember from Generations and Isidingo, studied film directing in L.A and hinted in interviews last year that she had taken up directing for a new film.

Mmabatho has started filming this week and promises fans that it will have everyone talking.

If everything goes well, this short film will piss a few people off. That's how I'll test if my job is done.

— Mmabatho Montsho (@MmabathoMontsho) September 2, 2015

Mmabatho explains that the film is a romantic comedy about a young woman who tries to pay lobola for her man.

We can't wait to see it! But for now, we'll just have to be content with these behind-the-scenes snaps of the shoot.

Yesterday was "Bring your wife to work day". I hung out on set where @montshotheblack is shooting her film. Was fascinating to see the film making process unfold, while she held court, directing the creative process. Very Proud... ??

A photo posted by Angie Khumalo (@angiekhumalo) on Sep 10, 2015 at 1:03am PDT

All day everyday. There's no story I can't tell.

A photo posted by Mmabatho Montsho (@montshotheblack) on Sep 10, 2015 at 5:06am PDT

Let's talk about the genius that is @luthulidlamini Working with the very best ??: @gaopiek_dp #behindthescenes #film #story #setlifebestlife

A photo posted by Mmabatho Montsho (@montshotheblack) on Sep 10, 2015 at 5:38am PDT

Day 1 of 5 #setlifeisthebestlife #behindthescenes #womeninfilm

A photo posted by Mmabatho Montsho (@montshotheblack) on Sep 7, 2015 at 9:34am PDT