The Midlands State University Film and Theatre Arts Department put on a sterling performance at the One Act Play and Music Festival and Zimbabwe International Film and Festival, held on the 2nd of September 2017 at Charles Austin Theatre, in Masvingo.
The team comprising, Alson Muchato a level 4:2 student, Mitchel Mungeni level 1:1 and Nicole Jamu level 4:1 won the best actors and actress awards respectively, beating Great Zimbabwe University, Charles Austin Theatre, Campbell Theatre Club, Donvan Theatre, REPS Theatre among others to emerge as the 2017 champions.
In the same vein and in keeping with the University’s winning ways, the Department of Film and Theatre Arts’ College Central also won an International award during the joint Zimbabwe International Film and Festival (ZIFF) and Intentional Images Film Festival (IIFF)which ran from the 26th of August to the 2nd of September 2017, in Harare under the theme ‘The Business of Film’.
The short film, ‘Things we do for love’ which was co-produced by Mr Godknows Chera and Mr Tawanda Musimwa and directed by Derby Bheta, a level 4:2 student scooped top honours in the Hi-5 category.
On behalf of the entire University community, we wish to congratulate all the winners for receiving distinctions and flying the University Flag high.
Congratulations! Makorokoto! Amhlope!