Klerksdorp Record, Vaal Reefs – Tumelo Thato Matjama is a budding film director. This 16 year-old learner at VR Technical High School will soon have the film world at her feet.
Tumelo is a film buff who is living her dream. She has established a film club, and her mentored group has produced "The Shadow of Truth," set to be showcased at the Kids Film It Festival in Ohio, USA, in March.
Her filmography includes notable works like "Shadows of Truth," "Boys in the Burbs," "Connected Hearts," and "Divided as One."
She is in Gr 10. The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) has sponsored Tumelo's attendance at the Kids Film It Festival in the US as a board member. She will represent South Africa among seven teens from different countries. She will also visit Italy in May for film-related endeavours.
She attributes her success to divine intervention and expresses gratitude to her mentors, including Apostle Noah Mwedzi and industry mentor Nomaxabiso Mahlawe. She acknowledges her mother, teachers, and club members for their unwavering support.
Tumelo’s film to debut in USA
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