Discussion on racism in film industry
As part of Heritage Month, the South African Guild of Actors (SAGA) will host a discussion titled SAGA SPEAKS: Unmasking Systemic Racism in Commercials, Theatre, Film & TV at Artscape on Friday September 27 at 4pm.
The discussion aims to unpack issues around systemic racism influencing casting decisions, production processes, and representation on-screen and on-stage.
The event will host people from the acting and film-making communities to confront these issues, with the goal of promoting a more inclusive and equitable industry.
The discussions will also include insights from the University of Cape Town.
Panellists include:
- Actor and chairman of the South African Guild of Actors (SAGA) Jack Devnarain
- Actress, director, arts activist and SAGA exco-member Thoko Ntshinga
- Actresses Melanie du Bois, Euodia Samson and Kazi Khuboni
- Film and TV director and chairperson of the independent directors association’, Andile Sinqoto
- Screenwriter, director, actress and poet Weaam Williams
In a statement, SAGA said the event aims to spark meaningful change within commercials, theatre, film, and TV.
“In the spirit of Heritage Month, this event is not only a celebration of South Africa’s diverse cultures but also an opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come—and how much further we need to go.”
To ensure attendance, RSVP to admin@saguildofactors.co.za
For more information, contact chairman@saguildofactors.co.za