The Independent State of Nandi (South African Short Film)

The Independent State of Nandi Short Film. Shot on location in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Shot on Sony A7Sii with a set of Kowa Anamorphic lenses.
Client: Ford
Production Company: Egg Films
DOP: Ofentse Mwase
Director: Zwelethu Radebe
Producer: Dumisani Mvumvu

[@GracefullyKaren]

Just looking for African short films, I came across this amazing film 👌🏿😊. Awesome job 🥁

[@sinazonoqhamza6281]

Amazing, please don't ever stop what you're doing and don't ever stop introducing us to new talents. You guys make me miss SA.

[@muirumbuthia5969]

Sony A7Sii? wow, you guys have just given me so much hope, I'm planning to do a project soon with a sonyA7iii and if we can get that kind of cinemaography, I'll be v ery happy. Amazing cinematography and lighting

[@OfentseMwaseCinematography]

Shot this on Kowa Anamorphics. They are pretty expensive but the picture you get is 100🔥🚀

[@Khalifa1592]

I love Africa films 🎥 Africans are amazing

[@cortneythedesigngoat]

Man I love this film! I love seeing my beautiful people on screen. We need much more of this! Keep up the great work!

[@koketsobakwenamathole7773]

Why do I see this film now😭. It's awesome. It's everything

[@StreetJournal58]

I keep coming to this... 🔥🔥🔥

[@AvacadoPictures]

The actors are on point, the cinematography is on point, the editing is on point !!!! Lord i Love this Movie !!!

[@sikhonangeno784]

waxed 716 da

[@NseleKwazi]

Amazing film,wow I'm impressed,keep giving us new and fresh talent,part 2 on the way I hope!!

[@ShayneGabrielKenya]

nice film,,,i love the cinematography and the whole story concept

[@dynalovecreation_beauty4403]

Bruhhh i know im kind of late but I'm only watching this now. The film is not even 3min and I'm already in hooked and loving it

[@fta5623]

i loved it!!!!!!

[@threethroneproductions5498]

I love the productions

[@AvacadoPictures]

but on a serious note when is the full movie coming out or is it already out. Mzansi needs to see this !!! i shall share as much as i can !!!

[@heznadastudios]

Amazing movie

[@musaabuebker1750]

dont think twice just watch it,its fire

[@MongameliTv]

Great❤🔥amazing

[@paulgathii5284]

Did she just throw down a Canon? Dramatic girl this one. Great Movie!

[@nkosinathitb19]

Super amazing. Keep up the good work guys. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say,“WE WANT MORE! WE WANT MORE!” lol On a serious note though when are you releasing the next episode?

[@retshepilebokamoso450]

Nice movie 💖💖💖

[@bengee27]

To be completely honest with you I didn't like the way the movie started, but as the film went on i started to enjoy the character development of both leads... nicely done

[@OWSparrowsmedia]

great film man

[@abdullasaif508]

Great job, names lenses plz?

[@OfentseMwaseCinematography]

Thanks! KOWA Anamorphics.

[@dynalovecreation_beauty4403]

Aowa did it have to end

[@Rambuda23]

Kind of quality I wanna reach

[@reasonwithdoubt4860]

This film made me for soft (definition of strong man :)

[@aubreyandilenzama7221]

we go a mile as men to please you grls even if it means drag ourselves-esteem....

[@MDMSketchComedy]

Angithandi lecherri ewuNandi yazi...awesome film 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@OfentseMwaseCinematography]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@tshen8654]

The South African film industry is really growing..wow

[@ShayneGabrielKenya]

you guys gotta check riverwood films too

[@NseleKwazi]

SOUTH AFRICANS PLEASE MAKE SURE U SEE THIS ONE #UNDERRATED #MOVIE #PROUDLYSOUTHAFRICAN kzbin.info/aero/PLPPNh7zt0NbYxt3R0hmFIwPRTdW9gh6SW

[@MDMSketchComedy]

I planned to save this and watch later, now I am in 5 minutes in, I can’t stop watching.

[@lindokuhle1115]

This played as those 5 sec ads before a vid... and I never clicked “Skip Ad”. WOW wow wow!!!

[@OfentseMwaseCinematography]

Lindo Kuhle You are correct🏆

[@CLASSIQMITROH]

THIS WAS DOPE... please make a full movie with this story

[@NseleKwazi]

Indeed bro, awesome peace!!

[@NseleKwazi]

SOUTH AFRICANS PLEASE MAKE SURE U SEE THIS ONE #UNDERRATED #MOVIE #PROUDLYSOUTHAFRICAN kzbin.info/aero/PLPPNh7zt0NbYxt3R0hmFIwPRTdW9gh6SW

[@reasonwithdoubt4860]

For commentors that keep saying "please make the film longer"...voetsak, it's called short film fora reason....

[@cileshematatari1727]

😹😹😹😹😹😹l am dead..tell them.

[@hekticboy]

All New Ford Fiesta as Itself. 😂

[@4evaGh]

the dialogue...how they dipped words in emotions before serving each other...satisfying!

[@bioskopandchampagne]

This is so powerful... more, more, more of this from you guys.... P.S. do tell us when the feature film is coming 😇👀

[@entlethebiteen3309]

I hope South Africa make's more movies🙂

[@CalvinMazanze]

Wow this got me hooked

[@sadikivhuthu]

2021 as a self taught film maker I'm here for reference 🎥❤️❤️🔥

[@WiredKalcha]

Same here

[@chronikhavok3407]

Nice should be a movie

[@GodfreyThulaniTimba]

Part 2 please talk to Ford, I'll donate 50 for it

[@pallancemadonsela3788]

Part 2 please

[@ndthedreamer]

Well shot and edited! Never do you disappoint in how the text looks. However, I didn't understand why they loved each other. Although I assume that Nandi is into Sechaba because she can talk to him no matter how she pleases (as she's an independent, stubborn character), and he's weak as the rand against a British pound. This woman has been nothing but rude to the guy. Secondly, the absence of polarization. What other job was Sechaba's job compared against? This made the plot of Sechaba's job argument weak. Thirdly, the wardrobe for Sechaba. Not all, but there's a sense of style (e.g. a cool hairstyle, hat or beanie, nice shirt) for creatives. The fourth point: the granny character confused the hell out of me. Was she supposed to be funny because she lacked a role (I couldn't figure out her archetype)? I thought forgetting her stop would build into something for the main characters, but nothing, her drinking of the shake would build into something for the main characters, but nothing, her asking for the jersey would build into something for the main characters but nothing. They only laughed about it for a second or two, like it was a transitional scene. The fifth point: it's been a year since Nandi met Sechaba's parents, meaning they have more than 12 months together, but the dude doesn't know a thing about her girl. Damn. Oh, Nandi's sister is the worst. At least she was a consistent character. To: Zwelethu Radebe and Nelisa Ngcobo

[@LUTHERBRAX]

aii nidlala ngathi whrs part 2?

[@RemmogoVisuals]

This is amazing we will be waiting for part 2

[@olwethugubula988]

Are we not seeing the wedding?😭

[@OfentseMwaseCinematography]

We need to talk to Ford! :D

[@afroteen4647]

@@OfentseMwaseCinematography did they reply ?

[@keshundavis5979]

@@OfentseMwaseCinematography Belly The Movie Chiquita/Bad man ox Short film upload

[@baxxymw]

This film is amazing maaaaaaan😭 every emotion was ticked! I have never seen anything like this.

[@pauli_phonic]

These types of relationships don't last been there done that got the T shirt and I feel sorry for this dude shame 😢

[@tj_alienfriend]

I know it'll continue, we'll be waiting 💞🔥

[@sl4711]

this brought me to tear... should have WAYYYYY more veiws

[@Mr.Takumza]

Nandi did Sechaba dirty man !!!This was a dope film,high calibre.

[@xain86k70]

The only unrealistic part is that he forgave her even though she broke his camera 🤣$$$$... But great film.

[@OfentseMwaseCinematography]

Lol. It would be war if it was me😂

[@sammonate803]

The best, Independent state of Nandi it even makes me look at Ford Approved here at Vanderbijlpark. Love it

[@sishynationmedia]

Nandi's voice sounds a lot like Sindi Hirschowitz's voice. Started playing the video while I was not looking, I immediately thought it was my sister in this short film. I enjoyed it, its so refreshing, there is something retro and captivating about it.

[@wack202able]

Ofentse this is beautiful and well shot I'm in love with the color's And another amazing shockingly I can relate to this full on this is basically my wife and I Story of my life Thank you for this......

[@OfentseMwaseCinematography]

Happy to hear that, also happy you liked the film. Thank you.

[@phandastudios2136]

Amazing job done here. I love it.

[@drivenmediaproductionsdriv2546]

EVERTHING is on point.. from cast and crew.. 👏👏👏👏👏👏😍🎭😍

[@stanslausmanthi]

The cinematography is on point and the actors pretty convincing this is a really good film, not a movie a film.

[@musaabuebker1750]

i really like nairobi films,south african,and few nigerias great movies but south africa you guys are doing so great now

[@alejandrocambraherrera6203]

Aw I love how clicks sound in the middle of sentences! What language is it? Zulu? Xhosa?

[@puriezeondy9425]

Amazing actors and crew. You made the film for the car/sponsorship? The people outshone it. Great stuff!

[@Masela_Medias]

Dam as a Photographer what is she said at 11:15 hurt me and she dropped the camera. Yooh mmawe Nandi wa tena

[@OfentseMwaseCinematography]

😂😭 Yoh! Hurts

[@tshupetsomonedi]

Can this not end please 😭😭😭😭 where is the whole movie? This was clearly an extended trailer.

[@OfentseMwaseCinematography]

Tshupetso Monedi haha.. this was the extended version😁 It’s a short film.

[@tshupetsomonedi]

@@OfentseMwaseCinematography Ok then but we need a part 2. It feels so unfinished and left me craving for more, like the ending of Avengers: Infinity War.

[@max1hero886]

Great work guys! very grepping.... well done

[@SuperGudies]

Damn so interesting...Parents wants to know if we shall be blessed with a part 2 ?

[@OfentseMwaseCinematography]

That's it unfortunately.

[@garthvonglehn1864]

Looks great !

[@bongisadintaba164]

That was very satisfying to watch 🔥

[@ShayneGabrielKenya]

watching from Nairobi,,,you guys gotta check out our films too.Here is a list of the hottest if you don't mind;Watu Wote,Nairobi Half Life,Ghetto Heaven,Plan B and Leo.

[@ThabiNyoni]

Hawu so we don’t get to the wedding hayi bo part 2?

[@garageworksusa]

How did you color grade this, it’s amazing!

[@OfentseMwaseCinematography]

Look up a colourist called Nick Apostoli

[@WiredKalcha]

I love the skin tones and skies

[@mariaisabelcatafesta5613]

I would like to know. Are these actors from South Africa?

[@OfentseMwaseCinematography]

Yes.

[@CalvinMazanze]

Part 2 and maybe a bts?

[@mupinicreativestudios1997]

What Apps do you use to edit?

[@ANMbele]

2021 and I'm still loving this film

[@lemueluhuru4396]

Lol. Man she is everywhere, after that tantrum I'd have to dip, too bi-polar. Good production and direction though, I'm glad to see the film industry in South Africa grow.

[@anzamathagu7221]

This is beautiful... The story line. The video quality. The Ford Figo 😍😭 makes me miss mine, my first car. Called her Bella

[@OfentseMwaseCinematography]

Much appreciated, Thank you!

[@luyandazangwa2951]

Why this is so great and can't find anything bad about it 🤦🏽‍♂️... the story line 😍😭😌🙂

[@cliveuckfield5139]

If you love this read my mystic short story Empire of the White Rastas to be published in Aaduna online Literary mag New York next week. With its beautiful Ethiopian female hero & prophetic twist.

[@FilmmakerSpace]

Awesome 👌 film 🎥 🎉

[@madwalenidramastudios454]

❤❤

[@hekticboy]

Part 2 please 👏👏👏👏👏

[@orleave1245]

10/10

[@sdorleans94]

This is soooo sweet, love from a Haitian girl

[@savoirlucas8328]

We might not have the special effects, but e have the sauce... Beautiful story that doesn't sell on gore, blood and anti-heroism... I am not ashamed to admit I my eyes welled up. magnifico.

[@kutlwanozwane5821]

bad ad for ford

[@OfentseMwaseCinematography]

How so? 🙂

[@kutlwanozwane5821]

@@OfentseMwaseCinematography kinda unhappy storyline , why the miserable couple ?

[@directorPicaso]

What did you use for stabilization ? Ronin or glidecam this is beautiful !! Also how did you light the car scenes

[@AfriMotiveEnterprises]

This is super!

[@perican-topic4639]

This is amazing. I love the story

[@sizakelelondiwezulu5774]

Nisirobhile, A full movie is needed la assablief!!

[@OfentseMwaseCinematography]

Sorry :(

[@disjointemu3081]

This is amazing.... awesome work

[@Th3lite]

I'm so scary, I kept waiting for the jeepers creepers guy to jump on the hood of the car.

[@ishmaelalfred6463]

Wow ths is great guys

[@OfentseMwaseCinematography]

Thank you very much!

[@neosjournal_]

We wanna see if the family likes her boyfriend or nah

[@KhoikhoitvAfrika]

But whose the writer of this Kaise Buruga or amazing story?

[@firemanr5]

Ofense im watching this for the 295th time...lol

[@rankmanager5015]

Ofentse bro😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@hlukzinful]

Wow

[@siviwe78]

this is Dope wow I'm impressed

[@loveme8396]

INCREDIBLE

[@pauli_phonic]

Looks like this girl is the boss in the relationship, she likes to shout and treat him man like a kid damn