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“Rising Star” first of its kind in Africa!
06/18/20
On October 19, 2020, the much-anticipated premiere of the locally made planetarium film ‘Rising Star’ took place at the Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome.
The film, supported by the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) and the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), was produced by the South African company VR Capture. Spanning 24 minutes, this full-dome film provides viewers with an engaging and immersive 360-degree experience into the realm of South African astronomy. ‘Rising Star’ embarks on an astronomical journey, tracing our origins through the evolution of astronomy research in South Africa, while also contemplating the future of the field in the country.
It not only introduces concepts of multi-wavelength and multi-messenger astronomy but also showcases the remarkable facilities located in South Africa, along with some of their most recent findings. This features unobstructed views of the Southern African Large Telescope and the most powerful radio telescope in the Southern Hemisphere, MeerKAT.
The film is accessible to all ages and aims to entertain and educate, both South African and international audiences, about South African astronomy – inspiring the next generation of astronomers in the country.
360 VR film “Azibuye” makes Sundance Selection
06/12/20
The New Frontier at the Sundance Film Festival will feature a South African immersive film, “Azibuye — The Occupation,” from January 23 to February 3, 2020. This marks the first time a South African immersive film has been selected for the festival, adding significance as it is directed by Dylan Valley, an award-winning black documentary filmmaker.
The stereo 360 documentary focuses on Masello and Evan, two homeless black artist-activists who occupy a dilapidated mansion in an affluent Johannesburg neighborhood, which has been vacant for 20 years. They declare their illegal occupation as both an artistic and political statement aimed at addressing ongoing racial inequalities in land ownership in South Africa. When the identity of the house's owner is revealed, the pair faces a challenging decision. The film provides a nuanced exploration of contemporary capitalism, prompting viewers to consider who will be remembered as pioneers versus robbers, while also presenting an uncomfortable perspective on social equity within a capitalist framework.
BRASS HOUSE PHANTOM
01/02/21
Responding to an open call to compose music to brief, in house compose Samukelo Mahlalela of PixelWave Audio scored placement on Evolution Media Musics gigantic Production Music Library on a compilation album titled “Sci Fi Origins 2”
The compilation features Samukelo’s track “Brass house phantom” and is a great resource for anyone looking for retro Sci Fi atmospheres and music that fits the genre and time.
Evolution Media Music is a creative collective that specializes in screen music composition and production.
How To Ruin Christmas: The Wedding, wins big at SAFTAs 15
22/05/21
How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding has captured the hearts of many South Africans, who have eagerly streamed the mini-series on Netflix.
It comes as no surprise that the series received several accolades at the recent South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs), taking home six awards, including Best Achievement in Wardrobe for a TV Comedy.
In an interview with the acclaimed costume designer, Sheli Nyathi-Masondo, we delve into the creative process behind the unforgettable styles that kept viewers glued to their screens.
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