Skin

Anne and Dharshan are a young interracial couple residing in Cape Town. Old politics and new family prejudices threaten their relationship’s stronghold. Dharshan is offered a job in Johannesburg. Anne, who thrives on her family’s trust fund and support, has no desire to move cities. After a particularly challenging evening with Anne’s family, their personal insecurities within the relationship simmers over.

  • Gopala Davies
    Director
  • Micia de Wet
    Director
  • Leslie van Wyk
    Director
  • Micia de Wet
    Writer
  • Gopala Davies
    Producer
  • Nic Davies
    Producer
  • Gopala Davies
    Key Cast
    "Dharshan"
  • Micia de Wet
    Key Cast
    "Anne"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 16, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    3,195 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:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Gopala Davies, Micia de Wet, Leslie van Wyk

Gopala Davies is an award-winning actor and director specializing in film and theatre. He was named one of the Top 5 Theatre Makers by the South African Theatre Magazine. Gopala has received two Standard Bank Ovation Awards, twelve Naledi nominations and three SATMag Awards for his productions. He holds a BA Hons (Cum Laude) in Drama and Film Studies and has trained with Anthony Montes, one of the top Meisner teachers in Hollywood and a direct student of Sanford Meisner.

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Director Statement

An interracial couple battles through the aftermath of a family dinner.