NITFIA PICTURES
Nothing In The Frame Is Accidental
NITFIA Pictures (PTY) LTD is a dynamic and ambitious film production company dedicated to creating compelling, high-quality films that resonate with audiences. Founded with the vision of exploring relevant social topics subtly through plot and character, NITFIA Pictures is committed to the mantra that "story is king." 
short films
AWARD WINNING
MIER “THE ANT”
Survival is only the beginning
An aging hunter is confronted by Private Military Contractors after he crosses into private property out in the middle of the desert.
Our Story
MIER “The Ant” is a short film written with the expressed purpose of using it as a “proof of concept” to generate interest and financing for a feature film of the same name.
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An aging hunter is confronted by Private Military Contractors after he crosses into private property out in the middle of the desert.
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The story of MIER accounts two days in the lives of Oupa, a San hunter/gatherer who lives alone in the desert, and Boetie, a ‘coloured’ boy from a nearby settlement where people were relocated to from the desert. Boetie is struggling with his own inner demons when the older man in stills his traditional values on the stubborn and proud youngster.
Over the course of the story, the greater world of these characters is revealed and we find out that they are hunting on this land illegally.
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Rafiq is a groundbreaking Oscar nominated, multi-award winning creative producer with over 20 years experience in the entertainment industry. He is a director’s dream producer with a remarkable skill to make any production look and feel effortless. His unbreakable spirit is the key to many of his successes.
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Has more than a decade experience as a Director of Photography in various narrative styles. Sunel is always in search of the next opportunity to work with like minded creatives. Her portfolio covers channels such as BBC, BBC Lifestyle, Discovery Channel, National Geographic, Amazon Prime to mention a few
Overview
As Sarah digs deeper into her research, she uncovers illegal manganese mining operations connected to the Petrogate scandal, implicating powerful figures. One of those involved is James, an anthropologist who initially appears to be an ally but whose motivations are clouded by his pursuit of ancient knowledge buried beneath the desert. His research focuses on the Out of Africa hypothesis, and Sarah discovers that James may be withholding crucial information about the illegal mining activities in exchange for access to ancient human remains that could substantiate the theory.
ms. me
What is it?
The story is layered, complex and subtle. It plays effectively into some genre tropes such as mystery and suspense with regard to the missing girl, when in fact the story is actually about human relationships and is indeed a coming of age story.
In addition to its layered complexity, the film uses a non-linear structure that weaves back and forth in time, interspersed with the video diary of the missing girl… add to the authenticity of the harsh, often ambiguous world that Grant inhabits.
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22 minutes
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MS ME is a short film about a depressed young man who joins members of his poor community in a search for a missing girl, and in the process discovers what’s missing in his relationship and in his life.
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LORCIA COOPER AS THE MOTHER Lorcia Cooper Kumalo is a renown face on SA shores, Lorcia wears many caps, namely; Dancer, Choreographer, Dance Teacher, Actress, Presenter Motivational Speaker and Life Coach.
DAVID DENNIS AS THE STEPFATHER
David Dennis is a well known South African actor. He is currently the Dean at AFDA (AFDA is a fully accredited locally and internationally recognised private tertiary education institution for the Creative Economy that offers programmes in Film and Television)
trivia
Ms. Me was filmed in Henley on Klip, south of Johannesburg. The Klip River wetlands stretch 25km from Soweto to southern Gauteng and when functioning, clean some of Johannesburg’s drinking water for free.
awards
“The structure is well done. A clear inciting incident, midpoint and climax are in place. The flashbacks enhance the story. The pacing of the action is great.
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“The writer creates a well crafted international setting that is a big win for producers who are looking to vary their film slate.
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seeking financing
in development
ZEALOTS
an ORIGINAL TV SERIES
In a near-future where the dead walk, humanity's last hope may lie not in their destruction, but in mastery of the monsters that hunt them.
What is it?
Zealots is a Horror/Sci-Fi narrative woven with elements of Afrofuturism. Set against the backdrop of a neo-San enclave, the story unfolds in a world where advanced technology meets ancient traditions. The fusion of these genres creates a unique tapestry where suspense and the unknown lurk around every corner. As characters navigate a post-apocalyptic landscape, the narrative explores the intersection of futuristic innovations and African heritage, offering a fresh perspective on the possibilities of the future and the resilience of cultural identity.
In Mier there is no rule of law, only the rule of nature.
A FEATURE FILM
An expat grappling with an identity crisis must join forces with indigenous trackers to hunt a fugitive hiding in an illegal mine deep in the Kalahari Desert, protected by ruthless mercenaries.
pages: 119
Scenes: 95
locations: Northern cape, Mier —Calgary, Canada — Johannesburg, South Africa
locales: Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park — Coloured Settlement, Groot Mier — Manganese Mine, Northern Cape — Maherero Lodge, Rietfontein
time periods: Present Day
What is it?
MIER is a 120min Neo-Western thriller set in the unforgiving landscape of the Kalahari Desert, specifically in the small, border town of Mier, where South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana converge. At the heart of the narrative is Sarah Baumann, an ex-city cop, who returns to South Africa on a seemingly routine mission: to deliver a permit for her Canadian NGO to operate in the Kalahari. However, her journey takes an unexpected turn when she becomes embroiled in the hunt for a fugitive tied to her past—a corrupt politician named Elvis, who escaped after causing the death of Sarah's lover.
A FEATURE FILM
GLAM GIRL GANG
In the heart of Johannesburg, four women from different walks of life form an unlikely alliance to pull off daring heists against the city's wealthy elite.
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Jackie
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Minky
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Immaculate
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Tyla
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Samantha
What is it?
"Glam Girl Gang" is a thrilling feature film that delves deep into the heart of Johannesburg, exploring the stark socio-economic contrasts that define the city. Set against the vibrant yet gritty backdrop of Gauteng, this action-adventure-crime drama centres on a group of four women from diverse backgrounds, united by their struggles and dreams, who turn to a life of crime to challenge a system that has repeatedly failed them. Through their journey, the film tackles critical themes of wealth inequality, systemic corruption, and the human desire for survival, power, and belonging.
