{"id":1911,"date":"2019-01-16T14:26:23","date_gmt":"2019-01-16T14:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/zimbabwe\/?p=1911"},"modified":"2019-01-16T14:26:23","modified_gmt":"2019-01-16T14:26:23","slug":"thespian-turns-book-into-film","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.cc\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/thespian-turns-book-into-film","title":{"rendered":"Thespian turns book into film"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A LOCAL film produced by Kudzai Chikomo from a book written by former National University of Science and Technology (Nust) students through collaborative efforts is set to premiere on DSTV\u2019s Zambezi Magic Channel soon.<span id=\"more-3096224744011188\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The film, Another Wedding, was developed from a book of the same title published in 2016 by Ntombikamama Moyo, Peacemore Manhanga, Pure Chinyakuza and Anita Malumisa, using a relay format.<\/p>\n<p>It was subsequently turned into a film script in 2018 by former Midlands State University student Nkosilesisa Kwanele Ncube and developed into a film by William Nyandoro.<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsd-46783049\" class=\"newsd-2nd-advert-incontent\">\n<p>Chikomo told NewsDay Life &amp; Style that the 60-minute long film shot in Bulawayo was now awaiting premiere date from Zambezi Magic Channel, which commissioned the production.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve just finished working on the film. It\u2019s ready for broadcast. We are just waiting for the premier date from Zambezi,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe creative process is challenged the young writers to set aside individual efforts and work in partnership. The common practice is that most stories are written buy a solo writer. Our goal is to promote artistic collaboration, creative expression and cultural dialogue.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another Wedding is themed: Around betrayal, loss, love and for giveness.<\/p>\n<p>The cast is made up of professional model Calvin Maduna who plays Lifa, seasoned theatre actress Charmaine Mudau (Bonke) and Antonette Sango (Bonke\u2019s nemesis). 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