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Mbombelan filmmaker bags five awards
Award-winning filmmaker and cinematographer Sven Musica took home one silver and four gold awards at this year's International Tourism Film Festival Africa, held at Hotel Sky in Johannesburg earlier this month.
'We are extremely grateful for these awards, and to see that our work is making a difference in the world,' Musica shared.
He celebrated the achievement with Love Africa Marketing, who co-produced the films. The gold awards were for Caleb – Beyond the Bite, Raging to Nature, Lazy Lagoon, and Maloti Drakensberg TFCA – Boundless Southern Africa. He received a silver award for Ruaha River Lodge.
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Each film tells a different story, but one that particularly resonated with audiences was the story of Caleb, a shark attack survivor.
Taking viewers on a deeply personal journey, the story follows a young man who lost his leg in a traumatic incident and bravely confronts his fear by diving with sharks.
The film aims to shift public perceptions of sharks and highlight their vital role in marine ecosystems.
'Stories like these are truly inspiring and incredible to witness,' Musica said.
He spoke about the challenges involved in creating such productions.
'For the film, Raging to Nature, I had to hang from a cliff and shoot next to a rushing waterfall, which was quite daunting,' he shared.
He added that extreme weather conditions and timing are unpredictable factors that can significantly affect a shoot.
Musica is dedicated to telling people's stories and sharing their passions with the world. His eye for detail and gift for storytelling are what make his work truly stand out.
He and his wife, Karen, founded their own photography and video production company, Phonix Capture, in 2007.
They have enjoyed considerable success producing promotional content for clients such as Hoërskool Nelspruit and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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Rather than create a conventional school video, Musica chose to tell the story from the perspective of a Grade One learner writing about finding the best school.
His video for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show celebrated South Africa's iconic proteas and their history.
Musica has plans for future projects in Canada, Lesotho and Tanzania and audiences can expect him to tell many more prize-winning stories.
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