U.S. Premiere – One Time Screening It’s South Africa 1990.  Two major events are about to happen: The release of Nelson Mandela and, more importantly, it’s Spud Milton’s first year at an elite boys only private boarding school.  Spud has his hands full trying to adapt to his new home.  Along the way Spud takes […]

COACHELLA VALLEY PREMIERE SPECIAL GUESTS:  RUDOLF BUITENDACH – Editor, Director, Producer STELIO SAVANTE – Actor George, a scientist living in Rotterdam is growing wary of the world of academia. The sudden death of an old friend is the incentive he needs to return to his African roots where he takes over a dilapidated field station in the […]

COACHELLA VALLEY PREMIERE Dutch filmmaker Jean van de Velde captures a dark period in South Africa's recent history, skillfully balancing a nail-biting political thriller with spectacular courtroom intrigue, while paying tribute to the legendary figures who fought to end segregation and corruption in their country. In apartheid-ruled South Africa, a renowned lawyer, Bram Fischer, struggles […]