Lights, Camera, Laughs & Tears!
Once again, the Afrikaans screen universe is buzzing—as the 13th kykNET Silwerskerm Awards, wrapping up the 2025 Silwerskermfees, rolls into CTICC on 23 August in a glam bash hosted by Armand Aucamp and Rozanne McKenzie, with live tunes from Early B, Janie Bay, and Elandré. Mark your calendars (and your favourite outfits)—and catch the broadcast on Sunday, 24 August at 19:00 on kykNET.
What’s In the Spotlight? Meet the Nominees
Television categories are sizzling, with nominations that span comedy, drama, soaps, and more. Here are the highlights:
- Best Lead in a Comedy: Banana Air (Jai’prakash Sewram), Mince jou hare (Emile Smit, Bianca Flanders), Pronk Primêr (Pietie Beyers);
- Best Supporting in a Comedy: Mince jou hare (Gershwin Mias, Lee-Ann van Rooi), Pronk Primêr (Laura-Lee Mostert, Tobie Cronje)
- Best Actor in a Drama: Frank Opperman (Nêrens, Noord-Kaap), Waldemar Schultz (Die Byl), Jacques Bessenger (Een keer om die son), Charlton George (Juffrou X);
- Best Actress in a Drama: Milan Murray (Die Byl), Jana Kruger, Donnalee Roberts (Een keer om die son), Trix Vivier (Juffrou X), Ilse Klink (Nêrens, Noord-Kaap)
…and many others across supporting, telenovela, presenter, and ensemble categories. It’s a stacked field representing the very best of locally crafted South African storytelling.
Why This Festival Matters—To You (Yes, You!)
- Talent Showcase: Every nominee represents a high-calibre performer who makes scripts sing. Casting directors, take notes—you know where the gold is.
- Industry Momentum: The festival aligns storytelling with visibility, and that blue carpet? Priceless exposure for creatives and KingClip talent alike.
- Festival Vibes = Launch Pads: With screenings, pitches, masterclasses, and awards, opportunities for networking, craft growth, and casting magic are raining down.
KingClip’s Quirky Callout Moment
Charlie Theron once joked about there being only “44 Afrikaans people in South Africa.” If that’s true, clearly she hasn’t met these nominees—because South African Afrikaans creators are a vibrant, thriving force, and they’re here in force. From Die Byl to Mince jou hare, these storytellers are anything but imagination-constrained.
How You Can Shine (or Cast the Shine)
- Follow the nominees—these are your peers, your inspiration, and maybe your next casting partner.
- Tune in on 24 August on kykNET or head to CTICC live with your showreel on your phone. Opportunity knocks—even softly.
- Got festival buzz to share? Tag #KingClipCasting—let’s amplify our local stars together.So, here’s to a festival bursting with laughter, drama, and heart—where every nominee deserves the sliver of Silwerskerm spotlight.
KingClip cheers you all on!
