Private Project

Vuka (Wake Up)

The short is centred around Tebogo who is auditioning young actors to play the role of an alcoholic. Through a raw and poignant journey, we learn that there is more to this role than initially expected.

  • Zwelethu Radebe
    Director
    The Hangman
  • Markus Botha
    Writer
  • Haydn Corke
    Writer
  • Inge Blignaut
    Writer
  • Zwelethu Radebe
    Writer
  • Colin Howard
    Executive Producer
  • Saskia Rosenberg-Haak
    Producer
  • Mncedisi Booi
    Key Cast
    "Tebogo"
  • Teboho Pitso
    Key Cast
    "Mphela"
  • Musa Buzo
    Key Cast
    "Katlego"
  • Sbonelo Makamed
    Key Cast
    "Kgomotso"
  • Abonga Dyodo
    Key Cast
    "Sabelo"
  • Lungile Radebe
    Key Cast
    "Vuyo"
  • Thato Monye
    Key Cast
    "Thabiso"
  • Keletso Sedumedi
    Key Cast
    "Mother"
  • Tebogo Bodigelo
    Key Cast
    "Mother's Boyfriend"
  • Lucas Makhubo
    Key Cast
    "Thug"
  • Nkosinathi Shabalala
    Key Cast
    "Thug"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Vuka
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 23, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    105,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    South Africa
  • Country of Filming:
    South Africa
  • Language:
    English, Zulu
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9; 4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Zwelethu Radebe