South African Independent Film Festival 2020

Short Documentaries (8 film selection)

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8 films in package
Beautiful In My Skin
A Mpho Tau film
Beyond The Fence
Capitaine
Journey with a group of fly fishermen to this very special oasis to witness an explosion of life, where the end-goal is to help protect it all through fly fishing tourism.
Thirsty Land
After visiting a few Himba tribes in Namibia, Xavier Saer was shown a struggle that most of the people in the Kunene region must endure - living a life with almost no water. And they were in desperate need of help.
Gay As In Happy: A Queer Anti-Tragedy
An award-winning experimental autoethnographical documentary about queer joy, resistance, and resilience in the face of abuse, trauma, and transphobia.
The Number
Execution Island
In February 2006, two young Australians were convicted of drug smuggling in Indonesia and were sentenced to death by firing squad. Rev Christie Buckingham was spiritual adviser to one of the accused. This is her eye witness account of a night that will not be forgotten.
The Armstrongs
An unconventional surfing family.
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SA Indie Film Fest 2020 x Short Documentary Official Selection

The Armstrongs - a short film documenting a South African surfing family that lives a life not many would deem conventional. Ian (46), a provider, shaper, former Big Wave World Champion and above all else, a father, along with his wife Lee (45) and their 8 children and 1 grandson redefine what is 'normal' and challenge the perspective of modern family values. The Armstrongs share strong bonds with each other and the ocean; making a point of placing well being, unity, love and a genuine connection with nature above financial gain and status. This is their story.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    12:35
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    South Africa
  • Premiere
    African Premiere
  • Rating
    Suitable for family viewing
  • Director
    Arthur Neumeier
  • Producer
    Mascha Spaans
  • Executive Producer
    Mascha Spaans
  • Co-Producer
    Mascha Spaans
  • Filmmaker
    Arthur Neumeier
  • Cast
    Ian Armstrong, Lee Armstrong, Holly Armstrong, Max Armstrong, Ruth Armstrong, Asha Armstrong, Maya Armstrong, Rosa Armstrong, Amy Armstrong, Levi Armstrong, Elijah Armstrong
  • Cinematographer
    Arthur Neumeier
  • Editor
    Jaco Laubscher
  • Animator
    Nic Apostoli (colorist)
  • Sound Design
    Tim Pringle
  • Music
    'In The Clouds' Be Still the Earth, 'The Glory Fields'- Ben Winwood, 'David and I'- Giants and Pilgrims, 'Wild Strawberries'- Eternal Tapestry, 'Mountain Primrose'- Eternal Tapestry, 'Ancient Echoes'- Eternal Tapestry, 'When Stars Align'- Caleb Etheridge, 'Melchizedek'- Giants and Pilgrims, 'Maidenhair Spleenwort'- Eternal Tapestry
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