Promising South African filmmaker Raheem Razak, was one of six winners of the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards which were hosted in Los Angeles yesterday evening. In a glittering event that celebrated some of the best and brightest talent in the world, Razak’s Anguish; a piece about a son taking care of his zombie mother during a zombie apocalypse was chosen as one the most outstanding submissions.
“I cannot begin to express how honoured I am to win this award. This film was a labour of love, and it is truly special to be recognised by Sony and Creo for my work. It feels amazing to represent my country South Africa, and I hope my career will go from strength to strength from here,” says Razak, who is currently a student at South Africa’s premier film school, AFDA.
Established by Creo, an organisation that helps amplify the voices of young creatives across the globe, the awards provide a gateway for the development of exceptional cinematic talent and champions filmmakers with an original perspective on storytelling. The awards are sponsored by Sony.
