AFDA PORT ELIZABETH HONOURS RESEARCH THESIS A Forgotten Audience: Responses of d/Deaf audiences to films depicting d/Deafness. VICKI FOURIE MAJOR: SCREENWRITING THE ABSTRACT The overall focus of this research aimed to explore onscreen d/Deaf characters, and the various ways they could be portrayed more accurately on the screen in the future. Previously, d/Deaf persons were represented on the screen …
WEEK 1 MONDAY It’s my final month at AFDA, and it’s crunch time. I’m very nervous because I still have to finish my research thesis and my final second script draft for my major in scriptwriting. So far, I have only ten responses to the surveys that I sent out for my research thesis. I’m …
This is the final draft for ‘Is’Thuthi’, the Honours film that we made this year. The first five pages are shown here. If you’d like to receive the rest of the 25-pages script, please email me at vickifourie@yahoo.com.
In the dangerous streets of Gqeberha, a deaf construction worker and taxi driver brother are pulled into a violent criminal world, where every choice could cost them their lives and their remaining sense of right and wrong. WATCH THE FILM – CLICK HERE FILM PRODUCTION DETAILS Graduation FestivalAFDA Study Year: POSTGRADUATEGenre: THRILLERRunning Time: 25Rating: PG,L,VViewing Restriction: 16 CAST …
As part of our departure from student life and our entry into the professional field, each one of the Honours students has to set up a resume, as well as do a Professional Assessment Presentation by the end of this term. Herewith the slides for my presentation. You can view my resume HERE.
It is here! The official trailer for our short film that we made together as a group of twelve Honours students at AFDA GQ! The premiere took place at Boardwalk Nu Metro on Saturday 23 November 2024 in Port Elizabeth.
In the last few years, the arts and culture sphere has been metaphorically compared to a mountain. A mountain that needs to be navigated, climbed, and conquered. This steep ascend represents the significant challenges before the artist’s path. There are obstacles to be overcome through guts, determination, and consistent effort. Upon reaching the summit of …
I spent the final fifth week of my break from AFDA by doing the following: I watched the first cut of our short film ‘Is’Thuthi’; I posted my September newsletter online, I cleaned out my home office, I unpacked my summer clothes, I got a few concept ideas for my short film submissions for the …
So far, I’ve had four weeks of vacation, with just one week left. My fourth (and final) term at AFDA officially starts again next week, Monday the 7th of October. An update on what I’ve been up to: WEEK 1 It’s my first week of vacation, and I’m tired after a busy (but short) third …
According to The Cambridge Dictionary, a scriptwriter is “a person who writes the words for films or radio or television broadcasts.” (Cambridge Dictionary, 2023) While writing for books tends to be an abstract practice, writing for film is known as a practical visual. These two strong opposite tensions then collide and have to co-exist somehow. …
WEEK 1 MONDAY It’s the new week, and after an incredibly stressful weekend sorting out issues with my brother and his family, I am ready to jump back into my studies. TUESDAY We have a Zoom session with Dr. Semege, but I am unable to join as I have a chiropractor appointment in Port Elizabeth. …
Vicki Fourie – also known as Vix or Vicki Kricki to her family – is 35 years old. She was born in Bloemfontein and spent most of her life in the Free State. Vicki’s major for this year is screenwriting. WHY AFDA? Last year, I applied to 10 universities, and all rejected me – except …
The following components were needed for the Writing Treatment for our Honours Film: 1. Research and generate in writing an Engaging Narrative Concept for the screenplay 2. Generate in writing visible and dynamic Event Development for the Narrative 3. Research and generate in writing relevant and credible Character Development for the Narrative 4. Research and …