news and updates
MARCH 2024
TIDES OF LIFE has just been released. The film follows Fatuma Hajji, a seaweed farmer in Jambiani, Zanzibar. Fatuma has witnessed the industry’s growth and current decline in the area due to climate change. Watch it here (link)
OCTOBER 2023
“The Dream”, our short film in collaboration with Inka Kendzia and Gregory Maqoma has received the support of the PESP/NFVF funding
SEPTEMBER 2023
“Pieces of a Puzzle” follows Sean Ou Tim, aka Mr. Sakatumi as he explores the intersection of his music with his South African roots and Chinese heritage in this captivating documentary. From his musical upbringing inspired by his mother's piano playing to becoming a respected musician, producer, and instrumentalist collaborating with South Africa's top artists. Watch it here
JULY 2022
Our short film “Like Water” has received a SAFTA nomination for Best Documentary Short.
JANUARY 2022
Sara Gouveia has been selected to participate at Berlinale Talents 2022, during it’s 20th edition exploring the theme “Labours of Cinema”
JUNE-NOVEMBER 2021
“Like Water” is officially selected to screen AT the Encounters South African International Documentary Festival 2021, MUICA 2021, KUGOMA 2021, Africa in Motion 2021, JOzi Film Festival 2021
MAY 2021
“Requiem of Ravel’s Bolero” gets selected to pitch at the Durban Film Mart 2021.
APRIL 2021
“Mother to Mother” directed by Sara CF de Gouveia and produced by Seashore Films and The Ergo Company has been nominated for 3 SAFTAs: Best Documentary, Best Sound and Best Cinematography and it received the writers guild of South Africa muse award for best documentary script.
APRIL 2021
“The Sound of Masks” has received the award for Best International Feature and Best Direction during the 7th Brazil Festival of International Cinema in Rio de Janeiro!
april 2020
The Sound of Masks
winner
14th saftas 2020
MARCH 2020
The Sound of Masks gets nominated for 3 SAFTAs:
Best Feature Documentary
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
