Pascale Neuschafer
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The Date is the story of two women looking for love in the 21st century. Lizzie and Olivia might be total opposites when it comes to careers and dress sense, but they do have one thing in common: they both swiped right. The two hit it off almost immediately, but there’s still one thing left to do… meet. (2018, 12min)
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A disabled, black, lesbian woman is triggered, releasing suppressed traumas of a gang rape and brutal attacks when she connects to a state of creative “flow” by picking up a stick. The animated hybrid story of Chuma Somdaka, studying business in Cape Town, finds her living rough on a bench for 3 years. She discovers her gift of art in a transformative moment setting in motion an empowering healing journey, but meets new societal challenges in her desire to remain connected to her bliss
I am Chuma (2021)
Director: Wendy SpinksA disabled, black, lesbian woman is triggered, releasing suppressed traumas of a gang rape and brutal attacks when she connects to a state of creative “flow” by picking up a stick. The animated hybrid story of Chuma Somdaka, studying business in Cape Town, finds her living rough on a bench for 3 years. She discovers her gift of art in a transformative moment setting in motion an empowering healing journey, but meets new societal challenges in her desire to remain connected to her bliss
- Production Company: Zeropoint
- Awards: Canadian Cinematography Awards, "Best Cinematography" (2022), European Cinematography Awards, "Best Cinematography" (2021), New York Cinematography Awards, "Best Documentary Film" (2021), Golden Nugget International Film Festival, "Semi Finalist" (2021)
- Genre: Documentary-style
- Link: https://youtu.be/8YOnXoETp5w
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A reclusive, Afrikaans-speaking young man tries to help his elderly German neighbour in a time of need, despite the language barrier between them. Through their struggle to communicate, he discovers a shocking truth about himself.
Aan/Af (2022)
Director: Jurg SlabbertA reclusive, Afrikaans-speaking young man tries to help his elderly German neighbour in a time of need, despite the language barrier between them. Through their struggle to communicate, he discovers a shocking truth about himself.
- Production Company: Reel Epics
- Awards: Silwerskermfees, "Best Actor" (2022), Silwerskermfees, "Best Editor" (2022)
- Genre: Drama
- Link: https://vimeo.com/693112725
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TVC for Ackermans Lingerie, as part of their Valentine's day #selflove campaign
Ackermans Lingerie TVC (2022)
Director: Tatjana Mereilles PenfoldTVC for Ackermans Lingerie, as part of their Valentine's day #selflove campaign
- Production Company: Hero Creative
- Genre: Fashion
- Link: https://vimeo.com/693394271
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The beginning of the #FeesMustFall movement in South Africa, told by the activists themselves. Wandile is studying at an expensive university in South Africa, historically dominated by white people. As a black trans person Wandile feels alienated and joins a massive student protest at the university. The students demand decolonization of the university and soon the protests evolve into a national movement for free education and the end to all forms of repression in the former apartheid state. Suddenly they find themselves the target of attacks by the university leadership, police and army, while internal conflicts threaten to tear the movement apart.
The Art of Fallism (2020)
Director: Aslaug Aarsæther, Gunnbjörg GunnarsdottirThe beginning of the #FeesMustFall movement in South Africa, told by the activists themselves. Wandile is studying at an expensive university in South Africa, historically dominated by white people. As a black trans person Wandile feels alienated and joins a massive student protest at the university. The students demand decolonization of the university and soon the protests evolve into a national movement for free education and the end to all forms of repression in the former apartheid state. Suddenly they find themselves the target of attacks by the university leadership, police and army, while internal conflicts threaten to tear the movement apart.
- Production Company: Isme Films, Pink Rock Media
- Genre: Documentary-style
- Link: https://vimeo.com/460486444
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On the day before her arranged marriage to a much older man, Leila, a 15 year old Asian girl from London, has her Haldi ceremony with female relatives and friends. Her sister, determined to help her escape this unhappy fate, has enlisted the help of Margot, her English girlfriend. Together they wait for the right moment. (2018, 5min) Arri Trinity Challenge shorts scheme sponsored by ARRI and Directors UK.
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Siyamthanda ‘Siya’ Kolisi, South African rugby superstar, grew up in tough, underprivileged circumstances and was so inspired by Panasonic’s Solar Lantern initiative that he took an active role. This short film gives a glimpse into the initiative and ways it assists communities with no access to electricity.
Panasonic (2017)
Director: Duncan RobsonSiyamthanda ‘Siya’ Kolisi, South African rugby superstar, grew up in tough, underprivileged circumstances and was so inspired by Panasonic’s Solar Lantern initiative that he took an active role. This short film gives a glimpse into the initiative and ways it assists communities with no access to electricity.
- Production Company: The Network Productions International
- Genre: Documentary-style
- Link: https://vimeo.com/261674485
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An intimate look at the way three families from different income and cultural backgrounds live in Cape Town.
How We Live (2020)
Director: Kerrin KokotAn intimate look at the way three families from different income and cultural backgrounds live in Cape Town.
- Production Company: Just Films
- Genre: Documentary-style
- Link: https://vimeo.com/273402548
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Woolworths presents a short film celebrating moms, grannies, aunts, sisters and best friends.
Woolworths (2019)
Director: Kyla PhilanderWoolworths presents a short film celebrating moms, grannies, aunts, sisters and best friends.
- Production Company: Bioscope Films
- Genre: Reality
- Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTUjwjpH37w&feature=emb_logo
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Multimedia project about former South African gold miners who were diagnosed with silicosis and received little, or no compensation from the companies that once employed them.
Coughing Up for Gold (2014)
Director: Rebecca DavisMultimedia project about former South African gold miners who were diagnosed with silicosis and received little, or no compensation from the companies that once employed them.
- Production Company: Daily Maverick
- Genre: Documentary-style
- Link: https://vimeo.com/113143043
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What would you do if the one you loved carried a secret so dark that it threatened to shatter your entire world? Based on true events, this film explores the mysteries of love and coincidence in a riveting story that sets the lives of a young student and the painter she meets on a gut-wrenching journey of discovery.
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Angst is a short film about the changing face of xenophobia in post-Brexit Britain. Amid the chaos of a violent anti-immigration protest, a teenage boy is party to a brutal assault. Running from the police, he finds refuge with a local shop owner. The attack will bear grave and immediate consequences for them both. (2016, 10min)
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Maya, a 9 year old Anglo-Russian girl with a vivid imagination, lives with her hard-working, single mom in rural Hampshire. One day she discovers something belonging to her grandfather from the Soviet era and suspects it may be haunted. (2017, 10min)
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Newly engaged Jack and Cassie are looking for their first dream home. But the viewing of a perfect loft apartment comes with a surprise from the past that threatens their relationship and forces Jack to confront the consequences of his actions. (2017, 8min)
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Short Film
A disabled, black, lesbian woman is triggered, releasing suppressed traumas of a gang rape and brutal attacks when she connects to a state of creative “flow” by picking up a stick. The animated hybrid story of Chuma Somdaka, studying business in Cape Town, finds her living rough on a bench for 3 years. She discovers her gift of art in a transformative moment setting in motion an empowering healing journey, but meets new societal challenges in her desire to remain connected to her bliss.
I am Chuma (2021)
Director: Wendy SpinksA disabled, black, lesbian woman is triggered, releasing suppressed traumas of a gang rape and brutal attacks when she connects to a state of creative “flow” by picking up a stick. The animated hybrid story of Chuma Somdaka, studying business in Cape Town, finds her living rough on a bench for 3 years. She discovers her gift of art in a transformative moment setting in motion an empowering healing journey, but meets new societal challenges in her desire to remain connected to her bliss.
- Production Company: Zeropoint Films
- Awards: European Cinematography Awards, "Best Documentary Cinematography" (2021), Canadian Cinematography Awards, "Best Documentary Cinematography" (2022), New York Cinematography Awards, "Best Documentary Film" (2021), Golden Nugget International Film Festival, "Semi-Finalist" (2021)
- Genre: Animation, Documentary-style
- Link: https://youtu.be/8YOnXoETp5w