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AFDA Alumni Lead the Way at kykNET’s Silwerskerm Festival

Aug 27, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News

The kykNET Silwerskerm Festival, one of South Africa’s most prestigious film and content events, has once again placed the spotlight on homegrown talent, with AFDA alumni securing nominations and screenings across several categories.

Among the nominees at this year’s Silwerskerm Awards for Film and Television are AFDA alumni:

  • Justin Strydom, nominated for Best Actor in a Telenovela or Soapie for his role in Diepe Waters (S3).
  • Shimmy Isaacs, nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Telenovela or Soapie for her performance in Skemergrond (S1).

AFDA alumni will also have a strong presence on the big screen at the festival:

Independent Short Films Category

  • Amazeze – Written and directed by Jordy Sank
  • Engel – Written and directed by Jozua Malherbe
  • The Last Ranger – Executively produced by Adam Thal

Feature Film Category

  • Khaki Fever – Produced, written and directed by Brett Michael Innes
  • My F#k, Marelize!* – Produced and written by Brett Michael Innes
  • The Heart is a Muscle – Executively produced by Adam Thal, produced by Brett Michael Innes and starring Keenan Arrison.

Now in its 13th year, the Silwerskermfees continues to celebrate original South African stories. Hosted annually in the picturesque Camps Bay, the festival not only premieres groundbreaking feature films but also nurtures new voices through its renowned short film programme. With mentorship, financial support, and industry panels, the event fosters a creative space for both established and emerging filmmakers.

Beyond screenings, the festival programme features panel discussions, workshops, and international masterclasses. The Silwermark content mart offers filmmakers the opportunity to pitch ideas directly to kykNET and Showmax, while community screenings bring the magic of cinema to underserved neighbourhoods in Cape Town.

The awards ceremony takes place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) and will be broadcast on kykNET (DStv channel 144) the following evening, Sunday, August 24, at 7:00 PM.

 

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