Film
Hhola Hhola (2013)
Director: Madoda Ncayiyana
Producer: Julie Frederikse, Vuleka Productions
Co-writers: Julie Frederikse and Madoda Ncayiyana
Independent feature film in development with support from the South African National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF); script development workshop with Paris-based script doctor Miguel Machalski supported by Nantes (France) and eThekwini (Durban) municipalities; selected for Nantes Produire au Sud Director’s Residency and Script Studio
Izulu Lami (My Secret Sky) (2009)
Director: Madoda Ncayiyana
Producer: Jeremy Nathan, Dv8
Co-Producer: Julie Frederikse, Vuleka Productions
Co-writers: Julie Frederikse and Madoda Ncayiyana
South African national Department of Trade and Industry rebate, NFVF, Ster-Kinekor Pictures, South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), Fonds Images Afrique (France)
Independent feature film, winner of: Dikalo Award for Best Feature Film at the Cannes Pan-African International Film Festival; Best Debut Film, International Film Festival of Kerala, India; Audience Award for Best Film, Verona International African Film Festival, Italy; Audience Award for Best Film and Best Actress prize (for 10-year-old Sobahle Mkhabase); Tarifa African Film Festival, Spain; Best African Language Film and Best Child Actors; African Movie Academy Awards; Best Feature Film; Zanzibar International Film Festival Signis Award for Best Feature Film; One World Media Awards, UK; South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) for Best Supporting Actor to Tshepang Mohlomi, and for Production Design and Costumes
Land of Thirst (2008)
Director: Meg Rickards
Producers: Julie Frederikse, Madoda Ncayiyana
Historical romantic drama feature film set in South African Karoo in 1913, broadcast on SABC, international distribution by High Point Films, UK, broadcast in North America, France and Africa.
The Sky in Her Eyes (2002)
Directors: Madoda Ncayiyana and Ouida Smit
Producers: Julie Frederikse, Vuleka Productions; Don Edkins, Steps for the Future
The only South African film to win an official award at the Cannes Film Festival (Critics Choice Week): the Djibril Diop Mambety Prize for Best African Short Film sponsored by Kodak, ARTE, Titra FIlms; Special Mention awards at Festival Cinema Africano Milano and Vues D’Afriques, Montreal; screened at Sundance, Toronto, Venice, Locarno, Tampere, Banff, Siena, Clermont Ferrand and Fespaco film festivals (2003-2005); screened in South African cinemas 2003-04 as a short before Whale Rider; broadcast internationally on BBC, CBC, ARTE, Finnish Broadcasting Company, SBC-Australia; and on SABC
Television
Baphi Manje? (Where Are They Now?): Children in Film (2011)
Director: Madoda Ncayiyana
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Documentary by child actors from Izulu Lami who shot their own film on cellphone in Durban townships and informal settlements, supported by NFVF
Land of Thirst (2008)
Director: Meg Rickards
Producers, script editors: Julie Frederikse, Madoda Ncayiyana
TV mini-series adapted from historical novel Margaret Harding, broadcast on SABC, distributed internationally by High Point Films, UK
Adventures at the Water Hole (2001-2008)
Director: Madoda Ncayiyana
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Environmental children’s series broadcast daily by SABC Education since 2001
Life Went On: The TRC From Below (2007)
Director: Madoda Ncayiyana
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Documentary on apartheid-era forced removals in Durban’s once-vibrant multi-racial township, Cato Manor/Umkhumbane from personal perspective of director who saw his family forcibly moved to KwaMashu township as a child; broadcast on SABC as part of series on Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Do Girls Want It? (2007)
Director: Nikki Comninos
Producers: Julie Frederikse, Vuleka Productions; Dumi Gumbi, Yula Quinn, Anamazing Workshop
Documentary on Zulu practice of “virginity testing” and faith-based chastity, premiered at Encounters Documentary Festival, screened on SABC
Zulu Nation (2007)
Director: Nikki Comninos
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Documentary for independent channel eTV on traditional Zulu dancers performing for tourists, offering insight into traditional and modern African life and culture
Pasta alla Shaik (2006)
Director: Madoda Ncayiyana
Producer: Julie Frederikse
An “unauthorised biography” of South African fraud and corruption convict Schabir Shaik; winner, Best Documentary Award, Kingdom Film Festival (KwaZulu Natal) 2007
Making It (2003-2004)
Director: Madoda Ncayiyana
Producer: Julie Frederikse
International co-production on children’s creative works for Channel Four, Children’s Television Trust, UK
Women and Men Against Violence Against Women (2001)
Director: Madoda Ncayiyana
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Documentary for United Nations (UNIFEM) broadcast on eTV, part of multi-media campaign using TV, radio and billboards
Video
Documentary for Centre for Critical Research on Race and Identity (2011-12)
Director: Madoda Ncayiyana
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Documentation of University of KwaZulu-Natal international conference
Ulwazi Inanda Oral History Web Documentary (2010)
Director: Jean de la Hunt
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Oral history of Durban’s historic Inanda region for eThekwini Municipality
Durban Producers Lab Videography (2010)
Director: Sbabe Khoza and Malibongwe Mdletshe
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Producer training for emerging filmmakers for Durban Film Office
Savings and Loans for Poverty Alleviation (2009)
Director: Madoda Ncayiyana and Jean de la Hunt
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Documentaray on micro-finance for SaveAct, KwaZulu-Natal and Vesper Society, US
HIV/AIDS Outreach (2009)
Director: Madoda Ncayiyana and Jean de la Hunt
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Produced for AIDS Foundation of South Africa to promote and market HIV/AIDS outreach work throughout South Africa to international donors
Eish! HIV/AIDS Awareness (2008)
Director: Madoda Ncayiyana
Producer: Beth Wachter, Tribeca Film Centre; Julie Frederikse, Vuleka
Commissioned by Select Media Inc, Tribeca Film Centre, New York City to produce a drama and two magazine programmes on HIV/AIDS in Xhosa for University of Fort Hare and University of Pennsylvania, funded by the US National Institutes of Health
Cato Manor: Contested Past, Pivotal Future (2007)
Director: Nikki Comninos
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Five-part documentary series produced for eThekwini municipality museum chronicling history of Durban’s Cato Manor from African and colonial settlement through 1950s heyday featuring interviews with Cato Manor residents including President Jacob Zuma; premiere at Durban International Film Festival
Minister of Education Speaks to Learners (2007)
Director: Julie Frederikse
Producer/editor: Anele Mtati
Interview with Education Minister Naledi Pandor for SA Education Department
We Are Getting There: The State of Implementation of Grade R (2007)
Director: Khethiwe Mthethwa
Producers: Margaret Gribble, Julie Frederikse
Documentary on provisioning of Grade R classes for Early Childhood Development Directorate in SA Education Department
Oral history research for Heritage Centre (2006-20007)
Director: Madoda Ncayiyana
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Research and video interviews on the oral history of the Inanda, Ntuzuma, KwaMashu (INK) area of eThekwini Municipality for INK Heritage Centre
Sophiatown: Keeping It Alive (2005)
Director: Madoda Ncayiyana
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Documentary on the role of young people and ex-residents in reviving the heritage of Sophiatown through guided tours, funded by the Trevor Huddleston Centre, UK
Developing Partnerships, Serving Communities (2005)
Director: Nikki Comninos
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Documentary on community-based care for AIDS Foundation of South Africa
School Governing Body and Ward Committee training videos (2004-2005)
Director: Slie Mthalane
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Training videos for Ward Committee and School Governing Body members for provincial departments of Education, Traditional and Local Government
Early Childhood Development Media & Advocacy Campaign (2002-04)
Director: Madoda Ncayiyana
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Managed two-year national outreach campaign for Department of Education, including TV and radio ads for national broadcast, documentary, brochures
Secure the Future (2004)
Director: Simon Wood
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Documentary shooting for the US Public Broadcasting System (PBS) on the Bristol-Myers-Squibb ‘Secure the Future’ programme for the management of HIV/AIDS in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland
Technology at Play (2003)
Director: Slie Mthalane
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Video series showcasing science and technology achievements for national Department of Science and Technology
No More Sitting Around (2003)
Director: Althea Jarvis
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Documentary on youth unemployment and volunteering for SA Human Sciences Research Council and University of KwaZulu-Natal
Just a Little Smile (2002-03)
Director: Madoda Ncayiyana
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Documentary chronicling psycho-social intervention with children affected by poverty and HIV/AIDS, for SA Human Sciences Research Council and University of KwaZulu-Natal; winner of National Television and Video Association (NTVA) award
Learning Together: Inclusive Education (2002)
Director: Lisa Aziz
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Documentary on challenges of Inclusive Education for SA Education Department
We Are With You – Sinani (2002)
Director: Madoda Ncayiyana
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Documentary on rebuilding social cohesion in KwaZulu-Natal strife-torn communities for Programme for the Survivors of Violence
The Amadiba Road (2002)
Director: Margaret Gribble
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Documentary on construction of local road public works project for Transportek, SA
Umkhumbane – An Oral History (2002)
Director: Madoda Ncayiyana
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Documentary for European Union featuring interviews with Cato Manor residents including President Jacob Zuma, for museum on apartheid-era forced removals in Durban; winner of NTVA award, screened by International Oral History Association
The Royal Reed Dance (2002)
Director: Ouida Smit
Producers: Madoda Ncayiyana, Julie Frederikse
Promotional documentary on Zulu cultural event for international screening by Tourism KwaZulu-Natal
Women & Men Against Violence Against Women (2001)
Director: Madoda Ncayiyana
Producer: Julie Frederikse
United Nations-supported (UNIFEM) documentary broadcast on e-TV as part of international multi-media campaign developed, produced and flighted by Vuleka
Beyond the Tar Road (2000)
Director: Madoda Ncayiyana
Producer: Julie Frederikse
Video documentary for International Planned Parenthood Association’s community-based reproductive health programme
Radio & Audio
Democracy and Voter Education Radio Dramas (2008 – 2012)
Developed and produced radio dramas for the Democracy Development Programme in KwaZulu Natal, Western Cape and Eastern Cape on democratic local elections
Radio commercials (2009)
Radio campaign synergised with TV ads promoting educational opportunities for SABC radio e.g. Ukhozi FM and private radio stations plus community radio for SA’s largest private tertiary institution, PC Training & Business College
Democracy and Voter Education Campaign (2005-06)
Developed and produced radio dramas for Democracy Development Programme in KwaZulu Natal
Our Times, Our Choices (2002-2003)
CD for high school students aimed at changing attitudes and behaviours concerning substance abuse and HIV prevention for Human Sciences Research Council
Children’s Rights Awareness CD (2002)
CD of songs in Xhosa and Afrikaans on children’s rights awareness for RAPCAN (Resources Aimed at Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect)
Tourism audio guides (2002)
Contracted by Tourism KwaZulu-Natal to develop and produce a series of audio guides on CD aimed at emerging market
Epilepsy awareness radio campaign (2001)
Produced Public Service Announcement (PSA) featuring SA musician Vusi Mahlasela, flighted on national radio for Epilepsy South Africa
Treatment Action Campaign radio campaign (2001)
Produced and flighted first radio campaign by activist NGO aimed at raising awareness about HIV mother-to-child-transmission
Southern African AIDS Information Dissemination Services (2001)
Radio campaign targeting youth for broadcast throughout southern African
Hear Us! (2000)
Commissioned by the Office on the Status of the Child in President’s office to produce CD/tape of songs and dramas for radio broadcast and on website
Community radio training around HIV/AIDS and disability (1999-2001)
Contracted by SA national Department of Communications to manage two-year nation-wide project facilitating production of 1,000 radio programmes for broadcast nation-wide on community radio
HIV/AIDS and STD radio campaign (1997-1998)
Awarded tender by the European Union and South African national health ministry to produce first ever South African national radio campaign in all 11 national languages
PANOS international radio series on HIV/AIDS (1996-1997)
Contributed interviews and features on home-based care issues to PANOS radio programme, AIDS Today, broadcast world-wide
Human Rights radio campaign (1999-2000)
Production of national radio campaign for SA Human Rights Commission, flighted on all national, regional and local radio stations
Social Security radio campaign (1999)
Won tender from national Department of Social Welfare to produce national radio campaign to encourage applications for first national Child Support Grant
BBC radio drama co-production (1999)
Selected by BBC Africa Service to co-produce play that won annual radio drama competition for broadcast throughout African continent, recorded in Durban studio with London-based producer and African actors
Amnesty International radio drama (1998-1999)
Contracted by London-based international human rights body to research and produce radio campaigns for Africa in English, French, Portuguese and Swahili
Daily radio talk show (1995)
Production of Eavesdropping talk show broadcast nationally on SAfm, co-hosted by Julie Frederikse and Madoda Ncayiyana
Weekly comedy programme (1995)
Wrote, directed and produced Taking Over, weekly radio sitcom broadcast nationally on SAfm
Now the Story Can Be Told (1995)
Researched and produced series of 30-minute docu-dramas on post-apartheid Truth Commission for national radio broadcast for Open Society Foundation
Voter Education radio drama series (1994)
Developed and produced 30-episode national radio drama series for South Africa’s first democratic elections for Independent Forum on Electoral Education
Multi-Media Campaigns, Training, Research & Print
Durban Producers Lab (2009-2010)
Developed and presented workshops on producing for emerging film, video, multi-media and New Media producers in eThekwini municipality
World AIDS Day communication campaign (2005)
Developed and flighted provincial radio and print advertisements for Worlds AIDS Day on behalf of KwaZulu Natal Department of Health
UNICEF Child Health Communication Strategy, Multi-media (2004-05)
Developed advocacy and communication strategy on orphaned and vulnerable children for UNICEF South Africa and national Department of Health
Takalani Sesame children’s TV, radio and multi-media outreach (1999-2002)
Selected in competitive international tender by Sesame Workshop, New York to develop, produce, pilot and broadcast the first South African version of Sesame Street, “Takalani Sesame”
Media training for National Network on Violence Against Women (2001-2002)
National billboard and radio campaign for UNIFEM Trust Fund and SA National Network on Violence Against Women
Land Rights media training (2002)
Contracted to facilitate a training workshop in Zulu by the Association for Rural Advancement to skill participants in World Summit on Sustainable Development
Careers in Media (1999-2000)
Julie Frederikse and Madoda Ncayiyana co-authored book for Heinemann Junior African Writers Series (JAWS) Discovery series for English-speaking Africa
Gender, advertising and broadcasting (1999)
Conducted research for South African Commission on Gender Equality with case study on anti-rape campaign featuring South African actress Charlize Theron
Rights on Radio (1997-1999)
Contracted by the European Union for Human Rights to conduct nation-wide radio training with production
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