Nominees sought for Simon Sabela Awards

The 14 categories within the awards recognise outstanding achievement and excellence within the South African Film industry, with a special focus on the province of KwaZulu-Natal.

Simon "Mabhunu" Sabela, in whose honour the Film Awards are named, was a legend in both big screen and television. Not only was he South Africa's first Black film director, he also had a long and successful career which saw him feature in over 34 movies, both nationally and internationally and directing six movies including the hilarious "Inyakanyaka" in 1977 and the action packed "Deliwe" in 1975.

The awards are an initiative of the Department of Economic Development Tourism and Environmental Affairs and are implemented by the KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission.

Nominations close on 11 June 2015. For more information, go to www.kwazulunatalfilm.co.za.