Following the announcement of the South African Film & Television Awards 2015 (SAFTAs) nominee list, Dark Matter Studios is very proud to announce that 2014 feature film ‘Leading Lady’ has been nominated in the following three categories:
Best Achievement in Original Score - Benjamin Willem
Best Achievement in Sound - Jim Petrak
Best Supporting Actress - Mary Twala (as Sarah)
This superb news is greatly welcomed by cast and crew of Leading Lady, and all involved in the outstanding film.
“We are all very proud” said Producers Llewelynn Greeff & Henk Pretorius.
In international news, Henk Pretorius, director of Leading Lady, is currently attending the Sedona International Film Festival in Arizona as Leading Lady has been selected as one of the international films to be screened. This is Leading Lady’s second American film festival, having attended the Seattle International Film Festival in 2014 prior to theatrical release of the movie, which bodes very well for the film and the exposure being gained in internationally.
Prior news for Leading Lady:
February 2015
South African director/producer team, Henk Pretorius and Llewelynn Greeff, bring Hollywood home in Leading Lady – a cross-continental love story where ”fame meets farm” and life means more than just Hollywood’s “lights, camera, action…!”
Leading Lady was released nationwide on the local cinema circuit at the end of November 2014 and earned R8 million at the box office. And now, you can enjoy Leading Lady from the comfort of your own home. The DVD is being released on the 14th of February 2015 – an absolute, must-own DVD to add to your collection! Local talents, Brümilda van Rensburg and Bok van Blerk, rub shoulders with international Irish actress, Katie McGrath (Jurassic World, Dracula) and Gil Bellows (Ally McBeal, Shawshank Redemption) in this love story about a British drama-school teacher and aspiring actress, Jodi Rutherford (McGrath), who persuades South African farmer, Kobus Willemse (Van Blerk) from Brandfort in
the Free State to prepare her for a role in a major film as an Afrikaans war heroine. In return, Jodi undertakes to organise and direct the annual concert on the Willemse farm. It has been an exciting, whirlwind journey for the Leading Lady team.
On top of a successful run on home ground, there have been many memorable moments that are worth mentioning.
Leading Lady received wide acclaim at the film’s world première at the Seattle International Film Festival in June 2014. And proudly flying the South African flag there were Pretorius and Greeff, alongside Matthew Mole, whose music is featured in the film and who was invited to perform at the festival.
The build-up in the weeks before the official release was filled with excitement, especially during the visit by veteran Hollywood actor, Gil Bellows (who plays the role of Daniel Taylor), to assist in promoting the film.
Three weeks before the release, Pretorius and Greeff received word that the film had secured a summer 2015 release in the USA, which is a feat not so easily achievable all the way from South Africa.
The single, Soutwater, sung by Bok van Blerk, also reached #1 on the Jacaranda FM charts.
The DVD is distributed by SterKinekor Entertainment and will be available at leading retailers nationwide.
“Leading Lady is an infectiously charming tale that, in exploring the cultural clashes of two nationalities, provides oodles of hilarious moments amid dramatic undertones. It’s not trying to be anything more than an unfussy, relatable and entertaining distraction” – Debashine Thangevelo, The Star
“Ultimately, solid performances, steady direction, artful cinematography and a typical, yet-not-so-typical ‘romcom’ script drive an enjoyable and satisfying film”
– Spling
“‘Leading Lady’ se goedige vermaak wys dat Suid-Afrikaanse talent nie hoef terug te staan nie….. Die kunsregie, die fotografie wat die Vrystaat so mooi komplementeer, en die gladde redigeringstempo sal sorg dat gehore met ʼn glimlag uitstap”
– Leon van Nierop, Rapport
Leading Lady Details
Website: www.leadingladymovie.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmleadinglady
Twitter: @filmleadinglady
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