Project Showcase

Celebrating the success stories of South African productions funded through LCPFF

156 Projects Funded

42 Awards Won

23 International Markets

Featured Productions

Highlighting our most successful and impactful funded projects

Historical Drama 2023 ★★★★★

Amandla Rising

A powerful story of resilience during apartheid, following three generations of a family fighting for freedom and dignity in South Africa.

Director: Jahmil X.T. Qubeka

Starring: Thuso Mbedu, John Kani, Connie Ferguson

Funding: R12 million

Awards: SAFTA Best Drama, Durban Film Festival Winner

Drama Series 2024 ★★★★☆

Ubuntu Stories

A contemporary drama series exploring the interconnected lives of diverse South African families, celebrating the philosophy of Ubuntu - "I am because we are."

Creator: Nomsa Mbeki

Episodes: 13 x 45 minutes

Funding: R15 million

Status: In Production

Documentary 2023 ★★★★★

Voices of the Karoo

An intimate documentary exploring the lives and stories of the people who call the vast Karoo landscape home, preserving their heritage and traditions.

Director: Sarah van der Merwe

Runtime: 90 minutes

Funding: R3.5 million

Awards: Best Documentary - Cape Town International Film Festival

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Success Stories

Celebrating the impact and achievements of our funded productions

International Recognition

Our funded productions have won 42 international awards and been screened at prestigious film festivals worldwide, putting South African cinema on the global map.

Global Distribution

South African stories are reaching audiences in 23 international markets, with content distributed on major streaming platforms and broadcast networks worldwide.

Job Creation

The fund has created over 8,500 direct and indirect jobs in the creative industry, supporting local talent and building sustainable careers in film and television.

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