Winners announced for the Simon "Mabhunu" Sabela Awards 2015
The awards are, an initiative of the KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs and are implemented by the KZN Film Commission. The awards are named in honour of the late South African Film legend and icon Mr Simon Mabhunu Sabela, and recognise outstanding achievement and excellence within South African and international film industry with a particular focus on KwaZulu-Natal talent. This year's theme was "Our Kingdom is your stage"
Winners
- Best Feature Film - Jaco Smit - Pad na jou Hart
Best Newcomer Actor in a Leading Role - Khumbulani Sibiya - Uzalo
Best Newcomer Actress in Leading Role - Thishiwe Ziqhubu - Hard To Get
Best Supporting Actor - Khaya Dladla - Uzalo
Best Supporting Actress - Sihle Ndaba - Uzalo
Best Director - Luthando - Boni Sithebe
Best Actor - Mpumelelo Bhulose - Uzalo
Best Actress - Jessica Nkosi - Isibaya
Best Use of KZN location - White Gold - African Lotus Productions
Best Micro-budget Film - Break In Transmission
Best Documentary - The Story of Inanda Seminary
Best Student Film - The Halfway House Best IsisZulu Film - Indoda Ayikhali 2
KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission Special Awards:
Trevor Jones
Euzhan Palcy
Lifetime Achievement Awards:
Honorary:
Ian Roberts
Margaret Msingane
Thembi Mtshali
Kent Gampu
Lifetime achievement
Richard Green
Don Mlangeni Dawa