Mmabatho Montsho's film wins award at US film festival

By Cebelihle Bhengu - 12 February 2020 - 10:46

Mmabatho Montsho, film director and producer, has been recognised for her work by a US film festival.
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Film director and visual artist Mmabatho Montsho has started 2020 on a high note after her short film, The Award Ceremony, scooped an award at the Worldwide Women's Film Festival.

The Award Ceremony won in the best short film category.

The festival took place in Arizona, US, from February 7-9.

Mmabatho took to Instagram to thank her cast for their hard work despite financial constraints.

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Small budget, Big heart. Thank you for all your well wishes, WE WON BEST SHORT FILM at @worldwidewomensfilmfestival in Arizona, USA this weekend. Cast and Crew, our work speaks for itself. Cheers to us. ??

A post shared by Mmabatho Montsho (@montshotheblack) on Feb 10, 2020 at 8:58pm PST

Her other film, Joko Ya Hao, which stars musician Simphiwe Dana and actress Sibulele Gcilitshana, was selected for screening at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles on February 15, 16 and 21.

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If you are in LA this weekend make sure to catch our film, Joko Ya Hao at @paffnow Details: Joko Ya Hao Pan African Film Festival Screening: Sat 15 Feb 2020: 14:25 Sun 16 Feb 2020: 19:30 Fri 21 Feb 2020: 13:20 Cinemark Baldwin Hills 15 Theater, 3650 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Los Angeles Ticket info at @paffnow website.

A post shared by Mmabatho Montsho (@montshotheblack) on Feb 11, 2020 at 1:06am PST