UMHLOBO Wenene FM (UWFM) is looking for up-and-coming storytellers.
On Friday, 28 October, UWFM launched a new drama and talent competition.
The competition aims to give a new generation of storytellers a chance to tell their stories and take their creative ability to the next level.
According to Gugu Ntuli, spokeswoman for the SABC, the competition builds upon the success of the station’s highly rated drama series, Ithini na lento, which sets the benchmark for the lucky winners as they work on the new drama series.
The theme for this competition is gender-based violence.
“Actors are urged to submit a one-minute-long monologue in isiXhosa to @umhlobowenenefm’s Facebook page under the hashtag #UWFMDrama.
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Producers will create and submit a 10-minute radio drama, and writers will submit a one-page summary of their story with two scenes,” said Ntuli.
Listeners will be able to vote for the finalists from 28 November.
Ten finalists will be announced on 21 November, and the winners will be announced on 12 December.
The winner from each category will receive a R15 000 cash prize as well as a contract with the station for a year. The listener who casts the most votes for the competition will also walk away with a R15 000 cash prize.
Thereafter, finalists will be required to attend a workshop with industry experts such as Lusanda Mbane (Generations, Muvhango and Scandal!) and Xolani Mali (Academy award-winning movie Hotel Rwanda), who will provide guidance, support, feedback and share tips with the entrants to ensure the opportunity adds value to each finalist’s creative process.
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Eastern Cape business manager Loyiso Bala said: “Dramas are a creative outlet that not only entertain our listeners, but inform them while building their language skills. Our goal is to be able to play the role of an incubator for the creative and entertainment industry by bringing creatives together and providing them with tools and support to thrive.”
The closing date for this competition is Friday, 11 November at 5pm.
