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?? Moepo wa Madi – A South African Neo-Western Crime Thriller
Created by: ERROR 404 PICTURES
?? About the Film
Moepo wa Madi is a bold, socially-driven short film created by a passionate team of final-year Honours film students from AFDA. Set in a lawless South African mining town, the story follows an ambitious journalist whose search for a missing miner uncovers a dark world of human trafficking, corruption, and illegal mining.
Told through a neo-Western crime thriller lens, this film explores urgent themes of survival, justice, and the cost of truth in a dangerous, lawless world.
?? Why This Film Matters
This isn’t just a movie — it’s a social commentary on the atrocities surrounding illegal mining in South Africa. The issue is real, ongoing, and affects countless lives. By supporting Moepo wa Madi, you're helping to raise awareness around these harsh realities while empowering young, emerging filmmakers to bring important South African stories to life. The film is a pre-requisite for our team to graduate and complete our Honours degree. Your support will help us take our next step into the professional film industry.
?? What We’re Raising
We’re aiming to raise R80,000 as our initial goal — which will cover essential costs like:
?? Location & Accommodation R50 000
??? Catering for a team of 30 students R20 000
?? Transport R15 000
?? Production Design, Wardrobe, and Security R15 000
Our total production budget is R100,000, and every contribution helps us get closer to bringing this vital story to life.
?? Join Our Story
Your support means more than just funding — it’s about helping a new generation of South African filmmakers tell stories that matter and shine a light on the injustices happening right under our noses.
Help us make Moepo wa Madi happen. Donate, share, and be part of the story.
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