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Liyana's hidden pain

Liyana's hidden pain is a short film about a man who doesn't succeed in life

  • Lanie Makhubo
    Director
  • Nombulelo Swaartbooi
    Writer
  • Nkanyiso Khumalo
    Producer
    Kurutta Mukashi
  • Lanie Makhubo
    Key Cast
    "Liyana"
  • Zinhle Feni
    Key Cast
    "Noma and Thembisile (baby mother)"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Romance
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 42 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 23, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    400 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    South Africa
  • Country of Filming:
    South Africa
  • Language:
    Xhosa
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Lanie Makhubo

Meet Philani “Lanie” Makhubo, a talented and imaginative Producer/Director with 5 years of experience in the art of filmmaking. Lanie holds a Diploma in German Expressionism, Auteur Theory & Postmodern Cinema and a certificate in Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, which equips them to bring their unique vision to the big screen.

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Director Statement

Lanie has a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, leading every creative aspect of their projects from development to post-production. They collaborate with actors, cinematographers, and sound technicians to elevate the storytelling experience by masterfully guiding on-screen visuals and actor performances.