''There's no doubt that there's room for improvement, when is there not? And specifically for growth" said Nodi Murphy, the overall judging chairperson of the 7th South African Film and Television Awards during the live broadcast of the awards ceremony which was shown on Saturday night on SABC3.
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) tries to honour South Africa's film and television industry by organising the award ceremony which sadly mostly remains mired in amateurism with a convoluted nomination, selection and judging system, and a shoddy televised ceremony which year after year is always filled with a myriad of production mistakes.
"We're talking about the Saftas here," said Nodi Murphy. "This is only possible with each of you lending your considerable power to the process and being involved, for they are your awards, and they are decided by your peers," she said.
"So I'm grateful to address hundreds of you here - powerful; powerful and influential - shapers of our aspirations and interpreters of dreams. I encourage you to continue to responsible to delve and discover and to bring to light as yet untold histories and stories to challenge attitudes and inequalities."
Zama Mkosi, chairperson of the South African Film and Television Awards committee and NFVF CEO said on Saturday night that "the committment shown by our broadcasting partners - SABC3, Mzansi Magic and Top One - is an indication of the growing stature of the awards, and will ensure that even more South Africans are exposed to the amazing talent found in our industry."
