TOP 10 @BOKEHfff Emerging Creative Talent Finalists Announced #bokehfff #bokehfff2019

Hi Friends, 

The top 10 Bokeh Emerging Creative Talent finalists have announced at the glamorous “Bokeh on Tour” events in Johannesburg and Durban on the 10 and 13 April 2019 respectively.

Over 40 film entries were received from aspirant South African film creatives under the theme “The City Superhero”. The top 10 will go on to compete for the grand prize of R50 000 which will be announced at the sixth edition of the prestigious Bokeh South African International Lifestyle and Fashion Film Festival later this year.

Johannesburg Event

The Johannesburg event took place at The Melrose Gallery in Melrose Arch against the backdrop of the current exhibition; “Out of the Furnace” by Willie Bester and Wolf Werdigier. Also on display was the stunning new Mercedes-Benz CLS 53 Copper Edition and a live shoot of body art painted models by photographer Steve Casting in partnership with Fujifilm. Fujifilm was on hand to loan guests Fuji’s new XT3 Camera systems to shoot with during the evening.

One-man-band-maverick Lonesome Dave Ferguson entertained guests while Segafredo kept those in attendance well fed with a delectable spread of Italian antipasto and gelato. The night also saw the launch of Savanna’s new alcohol-free variant.

The Best Dressed Male and Female were awarded to Peta Eggierth-Symes and Jarred Doyle. Peta’s prize included flights and accommodation to the week-long Bokeh Festival in Cape Town in July, as well as the use of a new Mercedes-Benz model vehicle for the duration of the stay.

Nthabeleng Phora from the Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) announced the five Gauteng finalists and spoke about the GFC partnership going forward with Bokeh.

This year Bokeh also welcomes additional partners; Fitch and Leeds, Skyy Vodka and Pongracz as well as new hair partner Sebastian Professional Hair Products.

Durban Event

The second “Bokeh on Tour” event took place took place at the IBV International Bank Vaults at the Gateway Shopping Centre in Umhlanga. The fountain in the courtyard in front of IBV was transformed into a magical fantasy, as dry ice was added to it and models dressed in Jacques LaGrange Couture gowns were on display within it.

Eight Mercedes-Benz vehicles, ranging from the S600 to the new A-Class, were on display. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class taking pride of place, as it recently won the Autotrader South African Car of the Year award for 2019. The last remaining classic 1938 Roadster was also on display.

As in Joburg a live photo shoot by photographer Steve Casting entertained attendees, this time on top of the brand new Mercedes-Benz CLS 53 Copper Edition and featuring the artistry of make-up artist Dani O’Kane.

Amongst the star-studded celebrities in attendance were; ZEE TV Empress India South Africa 2018, lifestyle blogger/vlogger Ruan Scheepers and Bachelor SA contestant; Michelle Reddy. 

The Best Dressed Male and Female were awarded to Genna-Wae Webster, from fashion label Wae West, and Lunga Magigaba. Both the Joburg and Durban Best Dressed won hampers including Havaianas, MAC and Sebastian Professional products. Genna-Wae Webster’s prize also included flights, accommodation, a Mercedes-Benz vehicle for the week, and tickets to the upcoming Bokeh South African International Lifestyle and Fashion Film Festival in July.

Marketing Director for Mercedes-Benz Cars South Africa, Selvin Govender welcomed the audience while introducing the fleet of vehicles, where after Lazola Dali, the activations manager for Savanna, presented the new variant of Alcohol-Free Savanna as well as Savanna Light to the festive crowd.

Top 10 Bokeh Emerging Creative Talent finalists:

1 - Born to be a Hero

2 - Blackswitch

3 - Myota

4 - Culture is the Real Hero

5 - Beyond Conventions

6 - Children of the Ascended Masters

7 - Boys have Feelings Too

8 - Gcwala

9 - She did that

10 - Skabenjamin

Over 400 general fashion film submissions have been submitted so far and entries can still be submitted for free till the 1 June 2019 via https://www.bokehfestival.co.za/submit/.

The Bokeh South African International Lifestyle and Fashion Film Festival Gala event will take place from 9-18 July 2019 in both Johannesburg and Cape Town. The Judges, talk line-ups, presentations, and locations will be announced at a press event on 6 June 2019 in Cape Town.

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Before & After Party @SavannaCider - It's EPIC! #Jozi

Hi Guys,

Savanna, the premium cider that knows how to stand out from the crowd, took centre stage at an epic Before and After party at The Forum in Johannesburg. It was large, lavish and had everything that a heart desires. Great vibe, good food and above all, Premium Cider called Savanna Lite, Dry and Dark. 

“This was one of the Before and After party series taking place throughout South Africa – each event being a unique consumer experience. The evening was a celebration of the new Savanna bottle – the first change since the cider was launched in 1996,” says SA Marketing Manager, Marcel Swain. 

The guy is so humble that he walked up to me along with the esteemed photographer Marinda HeatWaveStudios  to click a picture with me and my wife. A lot of other photographs which I clicked are on my instagram page at araijain. Thanks a lot to Savanna for the invite.

Savanna fans rubbed shoulders with top comedians, Kagiso Lediga and Kurt Schoonraad, before getting into the groove with the likes of DJ Euphonic, DJ Speedsta, DJ Tira and Big Nuz in the dock. The music was extraordinary and all the guests were dancing wherever they are on the floor. There was a game where everyone interested has to get 4 stamps from various stalls on display on a passport kind which will then go into a lucky draw. A lucky girl won the Beats HD headphones and a couple won some expensive sunglasses from Savanna. It was not a goodies day for me thought but I enjoyed the music and awesome desserts.

You too can join the fun and track Savanna on #SavannaCider and catch all the action on facebook.com/savannacider, Twitter @SavannaCider, Instagram.com/savannacider and YouTube. Savanna’s brand new mobile-first website www.savannacider.com is also worth checking out and you can participate in various contests from time to time to win special prizes and invites to such parties.

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Savanna's #QuestForZest #Summer - Limited Edition Angry Lemon

Hi Guys, 

Summer is the most enjoyable time in some countries and we all want to go out & enjoy ourselves with our loved ones in different tourist destinations. Even if we are not going anywhere we do a lot of Braai and get together to bring all the fun home. Savanna is one brand which definitely brings a lot of summer action to those who enjoy the real taste of Cider. 

Here’s some good news for all the summer lovers out there. It’s a new, ultra-refreshing Limited Edition Savanna Dry Angry Lemon – available for this summer only. With a refreshing splash of zesty lemon, you’ll want to join the #QuestForZest and try it while you can. 

Bringing you the quirky side of dry, new Savanna Dry Limited Edition Angry Lemon is a proudly South African, all natural premium cider with an added splash of lemon and an ever-so-dry attitude.

A new cider innovation, Savanna Dry Angry Lemon is a great choice. It’s the same familiar crisp, dry cider we all know and love, but with an added twist of lemon for a distinctively fresh taste. Stay refreshed all summer with Savanna’s Limited Edition Angry Lemon and visit your nearest liquor store or favorite watering hole.  

Live it up and enjoy summer with Savanna’s famous dry range of Premium Cider – Dry, Dark, Light and now, Limited Edition Angry Lemon. You are any which ways in love with Savanna’s Dry, Dark and Light flavors, so this is the time to cherish a new taste and if you don’t like it, you have something to fall back on. But this won’t happen as Lemons is what we like the most in salads, veggies, pickles, soft drinks, cocktails/mocktails so when it is in Savanna it will definitely make you go for it

For more information visit www.savanna.co.za, be part of the action on www.facebook.com/savannacider or join the conversation on Twitter @SavannaCider #QuestForZest and #AngryLemon. 

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