{"id":3115,"date":"2024-11-28T15:07:37","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T15:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africansmartphonefilmfest.com\/African-Smartphone-International-Film-Festival\/?page_id=3115"},"modified":"2024-11-28T15:07:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T15:07:38","slug":"destiny","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/africansmartphonefilmfest.com\/African-Smartphone-International-Film-Festival\/destiny\/","title":{"rendered":"Destiny"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directed by<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Sabelo Mehlo Khomo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Country of Origin<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>South Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Runtime<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>10:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Category<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfreeway.com\/submissions\/30579340#ff_javascript\"><\/a>Short Film<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;In &#8216;Destiny,&#8217; a young man named Yedwa sets out to improve his difficult home life through education. However, his dreams are shattered when a traumatic encounter with a university dance coach leaves him physically and emotionally shattered. Lost and alone, Yedwa finds himself living on the streets, resorting to stealing food to survive. As his situation spirals out of control, Yedwa reaches a devastating breaking point, leading him to contemplate a desperate and tragic act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Director Biography &#8211;\u00a0Sabelo Mehlo Khomo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/africansmartphonefilmfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sabelo-Mehlo-Khomo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3116\" width=\"174\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/africansmartphonefilmfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sabelo-Mehlo-Khomo.jpg 616w, https:\/\/africansmartphonefilmfest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sabelo-Mehlo-Khomo-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sabelo Khomo is a visionary filmmaker dedicated to crafting thought-provoking stories that explore the human condition. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Sabelo Khomo brings a unique perspective to the world of cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Background:*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sabelo Khomobegan their journey in filmmaking at 16 years old,while in High School, inspired by influencial films such as Avengers, Hulk, Iron Man, Thor. With a strong foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Style and Themes:*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sabelo\u2019s work often explores themes of social justice, personal growth, relationships.Their films are characterized by distinctive visual style, tone, or narrative approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Notable Works:*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Blind Justice 2024- Blind justice explores the injustices people face in the hands of law. 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