Exciting news — Sacambaya Films’ official social media accounts are now live! You can follow us on: We’ve already introduced some of the incredible people bringing ThisAbility to life: our three leading actors (as seen in our profile photo), along with our camera crew and the matriarchs of the project. Over the coming days and …
After the incredible experience at the SACO Conference in Cape Town, we immediately flew to Durban to attend our second and final workshop with NFVF and Uhuru Productions. It was inspiring to be in the same room as all four NFVF grant recipients, each of us sharing our journeys, challenges, and creative visions. During the …
Jeffreys Bay filmmaker, writer and disability advocate Vicki Fourie is celebrating a series of milestones as her debut short film, ThisAbility, moves into post-production. Fourie’s work in the creative arts and disability advocacy has also earned her two prestigious awards — the Mail & Guardian Power of Women Award (Arts, Film & Media) and the …
I am elated and ecstatic — we made the front page of the Kouga Express! This is exactly what I visualised when I did the interview with Razaan earlier this week… Front page news all the way! What an incredible year this has been so far. ThisAbility’s journey has been nothing short of magical. Our …
After months of pre-production from April to September, we finally shot ThisAbility from Monday to Thursday, 6–9 October, in beautiful Jeffrey’s Bay! We filmed across two key locations: the taxi rank in Ocean View and a warehouse on a farm in Vlakteplaas. The shoot was an incredible experience — professional, joyful, and creative — and …
Only three weeks to go until we start filming ThisAbility—and it’s full speed ahead! Since my last update, my biggest focus has been on finding a d/Deaf leading actress for the role of Abongile. I searched far and wide across South Africa: through DeafNET, the National Institute for the Deaf, De La Bat, Wits University, …
Back in May, I was in the media for receiving my NFVF grant — and life has been a whirlwind ever since. Over the past few months, I’ve had twelve meetings with five different production crews: New Ending Media (Pretoria), Galaxy Castings (Humansdorp), Red Creative Collab (Jeffrey’s Bay), Louis Cloete Productions (Pretoria) & Straatkat Media …
Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Durban for an all-expenses-paid two-day workshop, hosted by Uhuru Productions in partnership with the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF). I was joined by my mom, which made the experience even more special. The workshop took place at The Connect Space in Musgrave — a …
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been in what can only be described as the most intense season of paperwork and proposals of my creative life. While I’m still waiting for final invoices from five different production companies to get ThisAbility into pre-production, I pursued as many funding and professional opportunities as possible. In total, …
I contacted the NCPD (The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities) a while ago, and informed them of my grant that I won for ThisAbility. They’ve been incredibly supportive and excited about this endeavour. ‘We are all so proud of you and this incredible new venture. It’s truly inspiring!’ they wrote in their …
In the quiet coastal town of Jeffreys Bay, where the waves draw surfers from around the world, filmmaker Vicki Fourie is making a different kind of splash — one that could reshape the landscape of South African cinema. Fourie, a recent honours graduate from creative arts school Afda in Gqeberha, has just been awarded a …
Today I had the honour of meeting the Kouga’s Municipality’s Executive Councillor, Mayor Hattingh Bornman, and his team, in Jeffrey’s Bay. We discussed my upcoming film project, and he congratulated me & also gave me valuable guidance & direction into the assistance that I will need to make this film. Can’t wait to see all …
On Thursday, 22 May 2025, I had the honour of hosting Jessica Bobo and her camera woman, Sinaya Ntshudu, at my house in Jeffrey’s Bay. Jessica interviewed me for Mpuma Kapa TV News, a broadcasting channel in Port Elizabeth. The ‘LookLive’ insert was broadcasted at 13:30, and the full interview at 18:00. “Mpuma Kapa TV …
Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa – Vicki Fourie, a talented filmmaker from Jeffrey’s Bay, has been awarded a prestigious grant from the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) to produce a short film this year. Fourie is one of only four successful applicants to win the grant, which was part of a competition under the theme …
LOCAL filmmaker Vicki Fourie has been awarded a prestigious grant from the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) to produce a short film this year, becoming the only recipient from the Eastern Cape among just four successful applicants nationwide. The grant, awarded under the theme “Not What Society Expects,” focuses on highlighting the lives and …
I’m thrilled to share that one of my short film concept ideas has been approved for funding by the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF). Last year, the NFVF held a competition specifically for disabled filmmakers, centered around the theme ‘Not What Society Expects.’ I submitted five different concepts, and I’m proud to say that …