The
KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission announced the nominees for the 2017 Simon
‘Mabhunu’ Sabela Film and Television Awards on Wednesday 28 June.
The
event was held at Musgrave Exhibition Centre in Durban.
Simon
‘Mabhunu’ Sabela Film and Television Awards is an initiative of the Economic
Development Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA), supported by the
KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission and is endorsed by the Sabela Family.
The
recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award will be revealed on the night of
the awards ceremony.
The
Simon ‘Mabhunu’ Sabela Film and Television Awards, now in its 5th year, has
grown from five categories to 21 categories. The Awards has since 2013
celebrated heroes, legends and veterans who have made a mark in the film and
television industry.
Simon
Mabhunu Sabela was a legend in both the small and big screen. He was a revered
actor, director and producer with a career spanning over four decades,
resulting in over 34 movies locally and internationally.
The
Simon ‘Mabhunu’ Sabela Film and Television Awards is scheduled to take place in
July during the Durban International Film Festival.
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| Chairman of the KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission, Welcome Msomi announces the nominees. Photo Sanabelle Ebrahim |
