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Shades of the Heart

Our film will chronicle the ups and downs of a romantic relationship from the perspective of Amavi, a university student. Amavi’s inner world is put at the forefront as she experiences a plethora of emotions ranging from intense love to overwhelming pain as the relationship deteriorates. Our film will focus on the raw emotions of the character instead of the outward events, concluding when Amavi lets herself rest and experiences a return of balance.

  • Talitha Neville
    Director
  • Kimberly Kimeria
    Producer
  • Michael Wilson
    Producer
  • Maite Rakabe
    Key Cast
    "Amavi"
  • Chad Langenhoven
    Key Cast
    "Nathan"
  • Constantin Berger
    Director of Photography
  • Talitha Neville
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Romance, Drama, Experimental, Romance/Drama, Experimental/Drama
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 14, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    150 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    South Africa
  • Country of Filming:
    South Africa
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • AFDA Online Experimental Festival
    Cape Town
    South Africa
  • Monthly Indie Shorts

    United States
    October 1, 2020
    Official Selection
  • RapidLion - The South African International Film Festival
    Johannesburg
    South Africa
    April 5, 2021
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Talitha Neville

My name is Talitha Neville. I am the director and screenwriter of Shades of the Heart. Originally from Cape Town, I have also lived in eSwatini and Johannesburg. I’ve been passionate about how movies are made from a young age - the whole filmmaking process has always intrigued me. I started experimenting with storytelling through a lens from the age of 10. I made my first proper short film at the age of 15. My first three short films were all official selections for various local and international film festivals.

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Director Statement

This film is an exploration of the depths of the heart, chronicling the ups and downs of a romantic relationship from the perspective of Amavi, a university student. Central to this film is the effects of this relationship on Amavi’s inner world as she goes through two emotional extremes; love and heartbreak. With this film, my team and I have asked the questions: How is the emotional, inner world of an individual affected by the changes that take place within a relationship? How can the inner-turmoil or inner-chaos that heartbreak brings be portrayed effectively on screen?