McCafe is sponsoring the Best Actor and Actress in a Feature Film category at the 2019 South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS).
The 13th annual SAFTAs will be hosted at the Sun City, Superbowl, with the live show broadcasted on SABC 2 on the 2nd of March 2019. The ceremony will start with the red carpet at 19h00 and the main awards at 20h00.
McDonald’s South Africa, through its coffee brand McCafé, says it is proud to be associated once again with the SAFTAS as it celebrates individuals who have not only worked hard for recognition but have showcased amazing work.
According to McDonald’s, it has had a strong sustainable relationship with the film and television industry since the year 2016 and, this year, it has migrated its sponsorship from the Best Youth Production category to the Best Actor and Best Actress in a Feature Film.
Here are the nominees
Best Actress – Feature Film
Jill Levenberg – Ellen, The Ellen Pakkies Story
Monique Rockman – Nommer 37
Diaan Lawrenson – Raaiselkind
Best Actor – Feature Film
Jarrid Geduld – Ellen, The Ellen Pakkies Story
Irshaad Ally – Nommer 37
Schalk Bezuidenhout – Kanarie
McCafé is reliant on the skills and talent of individuals recognised at awards like these; therefore, brands such as McDonald’s aim to give the industry an opportunity to enhance their skills by practicing the art of commercial storytelling.
“As the category sponsor, we would like to congratulate Jill Levenberg, Jarrid Geduld, Schalk Bezuidenhout, Irshaad Ally, Diaan Lwarenson and Monique Rockman for being nominated for this category and wish them the best of luck in all their future endeavors,” concludes the team at McCafé.