I am Chuma - Trailer (Documentary, 2020)

A disabled, black, lesbian woman is triggered, releasing suppressed traumas of a gang rape and brutal attacks when she connects to a state of creative “flow” by picking up a stick. The animated hybrid story of Chuma Somdaka, studying business in Cape Town, finds her living rough on a bench for 3 years. She discovers her gift of art in a transformative moment setting in motion an empowering healing journey, but meets new societal challenges in her desire to remain connected to her bliss. (2020)

Directors: Wendy Spinks, Clea Mallinson

Writer: Wendy Spinks

Editor: Clea Mallinson

Cinematographer: Pascale Neuschäfer

Production Company: Zeropoint 528

Colourist: Dwayne de Faria, Madoc Post

Sound Design: Craig Damster, Mother City Audio

FESTIVALS AND NOMINATIONS:

WINNER:

“Best Documentary Film Cinematography” – European Cinematography Awards (2021)

“Best Documentary Film Cinematography” – Canadian Cinematography Awards (2021)

“Best Documentary Film” – New York Cinematography Awards (2021)

“Award of Merit” – Best Shorts Competition (2021)

NOMINATIONS:

“Semi-Finalist” – Golden Nugget International Film Festival (2021)Indie Short Film Fest (2021)

OFFICIAL SELECTION

Venice Shorts (2021), Sheffield Short Film Festival (2021), Annecy (2021), Toronto Film Awards (2021), London Seasonal Short Film Festival (2021), Anibar Animation Festival (2021), Short to the Point (2021), Beeston Film Festival (2021), International Shorts (2021), Global Indie Film Fest (2021), Onyko Film Awards (2021)