Indholdsfortegnelse for The Ikigai Issue i Creative Nation Magazine

THIS ISSUE REPRESENTS GROWTH FOR SO MANY OF US AND IS SUCH A HUGE MILESTONE FOR THE TEAM. WE ARE EXCITED FROM ALL THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN COMING OUR WAY AND WE HOPE THE READERS APPRECIATE THE HARD WORK AND DEDICATION DISPLAYED THROUGHOUT THIS PASSION PROJECT, THAT IS CREATIVE NATION. OUR FOURTH MAGAZINE ISSUE TITLES “IKIGAI” WHICH IS JAPANESE FOR ONE’S REASON FOR BEING, WHICH IN PRINCIPLE IS THE CONVERGENCE OF ONE’S PERSONAL PASSIONS, BELIEFS, VALUES, AND VOCATION. THIS ISSUE FOCUSES ON THE FILM INDUSTRY AND THE ART OF ACTING AND DIRECTING .IN THIS ISSUE WE FEATURE ACTRESSES KHANYA GREENS AND SIBUSISIWE KONDLEKA AS THEY SPEAK TO US ABOUT THEIR JOURNEY IN THE FILM INDUSTRY AS WELL AS WHAT KEEPS THEM FOCUSED IN PASSION. WE PROMISE THERE IS NO…

According to Inspiria, a career blog, filmmaking is an art form, whereas cinematography is a technique, and both fall under the entertainment industry. Art and technique are equally important to achieve the desired outcome of a film, both are considered part of the process to achieving a great final product that will potentially be aired on tv or in a cinema. The distinct difference between the two is, “filmmaking is more like storytelling” whereas cinematography is described as a medium in which verbal and visual depiction of storytelling is accomplished. A SECOND GLANCE AT THE SCRIPT WILL REVEAL THE DIFFERENT RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FILMMAKER: 1. Endorsing the film using different media channels 2. Controlling financial spending by all departments involved in production 3. Drafting shots with the joint responsibility of…

The end of Juve’s dominance came as a consequence of a Romelu Lukaku inspired Inter Milan’s impressive title charge. The irony is that the manager who ended Juve’s 9-year chokehold over Serie A is the man who started it all Antonio Conte.Conte’s rebuild at Juve was no easy feat. Having languished in the outskirts of the top 4 places after their promotion from Serie B, in the time that they were dormant, Inter then AC Milan had become the torch bearers of the top league in Italy. DISMANTLING THE POWERS HAD BEEN ESTABLISHED AS A TASK. Conte and the ever-controversial Andrea Agnelli completed with great aplomb both on and off the pitch.The most impressive achievement at the time was their move to the Allianz Stadium thus making them the first…

Bret Kamwi, a Director from Namibia, states that “there is a growing audience internationally which are now taking a major interest in our African stories” he also added that streaming services have made it much easier for Africans to have their work shared internationally, it’s also made traveling to a different country in order to shoot something a little more easier because now you get to do your work on home ground and have it internationally produced in a way that accommodates the director and makes it much more convenient for African Directors. African directors being heavily influenced by the western film industry, need to be able to merge home grown story telling with the western story telling to be able to make it some what less cliche. Most film…

In 2014, a research report was released by the National Film Video Foundation, stating that “women make up less than 10 percent of film directors and less than 15 percent internationally,” although the numbers have increased the ratio throughout the years has stayed the same. According to a TedTalk, hosted by Alicia Malone, men are most likely to get sponsors and funding for their films and have funds invested into their projects rather than women because the investor tends to think that ‘women directors are a big risk in the film industry.’ Alicia goes on to say that when you look at the profile of a director and the steps that they have taken to financially secure their position in the industry are shocking and all to remain relevant in…

KHANYA GREENS Growing up Khanya enjoyed watching films and was involved in school plays since high school, proudly playing the lead role in a Grade 11 school play. Inspiring Khanya to pursue her performance career was her grandmother who had recently passed away during that specific time in her life. Having an escape from reality and being someone different for a while was a therapeutic experience for the artist. Khanya has always been fully supported by her friends and family, “what inspires me is love,” she goes on to say, “THE LOVE I HAVE RECEIVED FROM MY PARENTS; MY FAMILY, FRIENDS, THOSE WHO FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND PEOPLE I RANDOMLY BUMP INTO. THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE TO SEE ME ACTING IN FILMS AND ON TELEVISION ALWAYS INSPIRE ME…

As daunting as it sounds, it would be of use to usurp the focus from such a short sighted perspective and place most of the focus on how local producers in filming are creating mind-boggling content which is definitely drawing attention to South Africa. The global scene of creativity has served greatly as many have had a glimpse of what type of innovative ideas and creations are spawned beyond our national boarders. Being exposed to many of the productions from overseas, South Africa has adopted characteristics that are within themselves propelling South Africa into a more competitive space, whereby eyes are on us when it comes to the filming industry. Producers to broaden its horizon on the big screens, and this has proven itself as South Africa has been for…

South Africa does have a couple of independent cinema venues to make date night a little more exciting or that movie experience a little more nostalgic. Here are a few we thought we should mention: THE PINK FLAMINGO ROOFTOP CINEMA, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Set atop the Grand Daddy Hotel, this cinema is popular amongst the alternative crowd and anyone looking for a unique and stylish evening out. It is an outdoor experience that is open all year-round and has a wide selection of movies to pick from.And do not fret, all your favourite movie snack, popcorn, drinks and even sweets are included in your booking! THE PETIT ALHAMBRA, PRETORIA , SOUTH AFRICA Many describe it as an ‘opulent’ experience as it makes frequent visitors think of the Victorian era,…

Real did not see it coming. Outplayed, out-thought, and outmaneuvered. Barca was full value for their victory. Most shocking was the ease with which Barca had control of the game. With the exception of the first few minutes of the match, Xavi’s men had a clear game model that was expertly executed. Dubbed as the latest disciple of the Pep Guardiola school of JDP or Positional Play, the World Cup winner come coach, has the weight of expectation on his shoulders. Where the Blaugrana were able to embrace expectation and play to their maximum, Real looked like a school of fish out of water. Dubious tactical decisions aside, to get back to, of course, the men famous for playing in white shirts were appropriately dressed in Black. The team playing…

The rise of the melanin infused people of the earth is certainly one that is historical in its own way, shape and form, being vastly promoted on the big screens. This gives, not only South Africans, but Africans much joy and are finally noticing the much anticipated attention the continent needed within the western culture. In the past, many were confident to debate upon the notion that mainstream media and the ‘global theatre’ were only focused on the white individual but throughout the recent years, that barrier has been broken, finally proving the ideology to be useless. The big screens have totally embraced the roots of the black person and the messages that lie therein. The history of colonialism, the slave trade, the story of the historical Shaka-Zulu, and many…