24/12/2024
Trailer film "FORGIVENESS"- a passion project. Currently being reviewed at festivals worldwide. "FORGIVENESS" has already received nominations in three categories at the Young Director Award (YDA).
For the 35mm A-Cam (ARRI 435) they used 500T, 250D and 50D. For the Super 8 footage they used 200T and 50D. For the analogue stills they used Kodak Porta 400.
Film processing and scanning: 35mm with Scanity HDR 4K and 8mm with Scannity HDR 2K at
FORGIVENESS follows the emotional journey of a South African man from a harsh background, marked by violence and imprisonment. It symbolizes the disconnection in modern society, highlighting the critical importance of forgiveness for personal and emotional growth. Shot locally in the Cape Flats - a community often overshadowed by Cape Town’s vibrant beauty - this film sheds light on an area that remains largely unfamiliar to many, typically only seen from a passing vehicle on the highway. Yet, behind this veil of anonymity lies a harsh reality - a landscape marked by gang activity and hardships.
A filmmaking journey and community that will be remembered forever. Heartfelt gratitude to all contributors, The Bishop Lavis Community, West London All Stars, John Ramsay Secondary, Tandy Massey Blake, Company 3, Panavision, Kodak, Cinegrell and the entire team. Delighted to show you more soon!
Forgiveness received a silver screen award in the Passion Project Category in Cannes at the YDA Awards.
An Abelone Films Production
Starring: Deverol Peters, Sergio Luitjies, Aunty Maggie
J***y van Wyk, June van Merch
Director:
DP:
Executive Producer:
Producer SA: Michelle Geeringh
Unit Manager: Chris Cloete
Written by: and
1st AC:
Loader:
Gaffer: Jean Pierre du Preez
Grip: Alex Kauffenstein
Grip Equipment:
Location Fixer: Lee Cloete
Security: J***y Van Wyk
Editor:
Sounddesign: Yannis Panther & Nick Nowottny
Soundmix:
Digital Colourist: Dominic Phipps .phipps.colour at
Title Design & Poster:
