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Counting Headz: South Afrika`s Sistaz in Hip Hop
Counting Headz: South Afrika`s Sistaz in Hip Hop A Documentary Film by Vusi Magubane and Erin Offer

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28 years old

South Africa



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LISTEN TO THE SOUNDTRACK, FEATURING:

Godessa::mcs/singers

Chi::mc/poet/singer

Tia Anam::mc/singer in Xhosa

Sisanda::mc

Nthabi::mc

Endz the Otherness::mc

Cuba::mc

Nicky::beatboxer

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COUNTING HEADZ SCREENINGS:

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Counting Headz is heading to Sweden and China in the next few months for your first screenings of 2008! Stay tuned for more details...


Music Doc

Malmo, Sweden

February 2008


NuBeats

Shanghai & Beijing, China

5-11 March 2008


PREVIOUS SCREENINGS

Women Filmmaker's Festival

Harare, Zimbabwe

December 2007


Cambofest

Siam Reap, Cambodia

30 November- 2 December 2007

http://www.cambofest.com

DOCNZ International Documentary Film Festival

27 Sept 2007- 21 November 2007

http://www.docnz.org.nz/


The 27th Amiens International Film Festival

Amiens, France

9-18 November 2007

http://www.filmfestamiens.org


Rhythm of the Line Hip Hop Festival

Berlin

12-14 October 2007

http://www.rotl.de

Africa World Documentary Film Festival

St. Louis, Missouri

Lagos, Nigeria

4-7 October, 2007


Tri-Continental Film Festival

Various Locations, South Africa

http://www.3continentsfestival.co.za


Indie 2007- World Film Festival

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

5-11 October 2007

http://www.zetafilmes.com.br


Sonatrope Film Festival

Hong Kong

August 17-25, 2007

http://sonatrope.wordpress.com


Atlanta Hip Hop Film Festival

August 24-26, 2007

http://www.atlhiphopfilmfest.com


Fest Afrika

Tampere, Finland

August 4th

http://www.festafrika.net


Faces Etnofestival

Helsinki, Finland

July 28th & August 1st

http://www.faces.fi


Global Hip Hop: The 4 Elements

Toronto

July 28th

http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com


Lost & Found: Of the Losses and Strategies of Cultural Self-Empowerment (Art Exhibit)

Zurich

May 11- July 15, 2007

http://www.shedhalle.ch


The 28th Durban International Film Festival

22 June, 23 June, 30 June

http://www.cca.ukzn.ac.za


Cambofest International Film & Video Festival

June 16th

Phnom Penh

http://www.cambofest.com


H2O (Hip Hop Odyssey)International Film Festival

June 16th

New York

http://www.h2oiff.org


NXNE Film Festival

June 8th

Toronto

http://www.nxne.com


Hollywood Black Film Festival

June 7th

Los Angeles

http://hbff.org


Women in Hiphop Conference

May 10th

The Museum of World Culture | Goteborg, Sweden


Brooklyn Arts Council 41st International Film & Video Festival

May 5th

New York

http://www.brooklynartscouncil.org


Black Lily Film and Music Festival

May 4th

Philadelphia

http://www.blacklilyfilm.org


Bridgetown Film Festival

Bridgetown, Barbados

http://www.bridgetownfilmfestival.com


Austin Women's Film, Literary, and Music Festival

Austin

http://www.blowinupaspot.com


Women's International Film Festival

Miami

http://www.wiffonline.org


The Independent Black Film Festival

Atlanta

Best Documentary Nomination

http://www.indieblackfest.org


San Francisco Independent Film Festival

The SF indiefest was great! You can check out the details at http://www.sfindie.com


Sithengi Cape Town World Cinema Festival

South Africa

Cape Town saw us as a work in progress... to see the festival details, check out this link http://www.sithengi.co.za


Shoot Me Independent Film Festival

Den Haag, The Netherlands

Check out the recap and press information at http://www.shoot-me.nl


Keep checking back--updates always on the way...

Heroes

THANK YOU:

All the people who gave their time and stories to make this film possible

The Canada Council for the Arts

Judy Chang and Matt Offer

Jenny Hu

Lee Kasumba

Sharmin Mackay

Kato

Alex Mokone

Zamo and Sizwe Mji


A special thank you to the sisters behind the scenes: Bonolo Ratshidi, Zanele Guqaza, Zenaida Martin, Natalie van Rooy, Yoliswa Mogale, Tifen, Mbali Vilakazi

LINKS

http://www.godessa.com

http://www.myspace.com/endztheotherness

http://www.faith47.com

http://www.myspace.com/nthabiology

http://www.myspace.com/supamc

http://www.femalehiphop.net

http://www.revu.nl/3005

http://www.anattitude.net

http://www.voanews.com

http://www.mg.co.za


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COUNTING HEADZ is



a documentary

a labour of love

a collaborative effort

a hustle

a celebration

HOW IT BEGAN

My life as an intern in South Africa came to an end. I continued to live in Johannesburg, but my job didn't. I moved into Vusi's place as a "temporary" money-saving strategy while I began my job search.

During my increasingly lengthening bout of unemployment, I volunteered to log some of Vusi's hip hop footage that he had been documenting for the last few years.

After about eight hours of watching too many all-male casts of DAYS of hip hop events (mcs=guys, djs=guys, b-boys= guys {ahem!}, graff artists=guys, headz=guys), I had seen enough Sausages in Hip Hop.

Who I'd like to meet:

WHO YOU CAN MEET

THE COUNTING HEADZ SISTAZ::Chi::Smirk::Sistamatic::Lee Kasumba::Cuba::Godessa::Faith47::Tia Anam::D-Unik::Kato::Crystal Orderson::Nthabi::Supa::Nicky::Sisanda::Endzi::

CHI was introduced to hip hop as a child in Malawi. Her music incorporates reggae, traditional African, and hip hop. She is one of the most respected female mcs in southern Africa and continues her love/hate relationship with hip hop in Johannesburg.


SISTAMATIC started out in hip hop in the days of Le Club with other well-known hip hop artists such as Tumi and D-Unik. A former b-girl, Sistamatic is currently one of the most widely-recognised hip hop djs in Johannesburg.


SMIRK began getting up on her own as a teenager in Switzerland. In her 20s, she moved to Cape Town, where she worked long and hard to make a name for herself. Today, Smirk is a world-renowned graffiti artist known for her innovation.


As a radio dj, hip hop activist, and co-founder of Harambe Africa, LEE KASUMBA pushes for inclusion of real hip hop in commercial radio. She continues to support projects, both local and international, that focus on hip hop as a method to bring about unity and education.


CUBA's love for hip hop began as a child in her home province of Mpumalanga. Now residing in Johannesburg and concentrating on mcing for the last four years, Cuba is known for her direct and witty lyrics.


GODESSA is the only recording and performing female hip hop crew in South Africa. Shameema, with Eloise Jones (EJ von Lyrik), and Bernadette Amansure (Burni) became Godessa in 2000. By using hip hop as a learning tool, Godessa works in their communities both local and global to make social change. Their debut cd, Spillage, has received international critical acclaim.


D-UNIK is a well-respected dj and activist worldwide in underground hip-hop. She has contributed to the development of South African hip-hop since the mid 1990s. Currently she is Director of Unlearn Agency, an event promotion company which focuses on hip hop.


Starting out as a dj, ENDZI now shares her talents as an mc. She has shared the stage with international performers from DJ Ready D to Dead Prez. In 2002, she co-founded the Azaniart Movement 4 Innovation (AMI), a non-profit organisation that uses performing arts to get youth off the streets.


CRYSTAL ORDERSON is a hip hop lover and media and gender activist from Mitchell’s Plain (Cape Town). As a television and radio journalist for South Africa's national broadcaster (the SABC), she has covered post-apartheid South Africa for the past 7 years with a focus on gender and youth from a socio-economic perspective.


KATO began her endeavours into hip hop as a graffiti artist. Currently, she is most well-known for her djing and hip hop activism; Kato helps organise Fire on the Mountain, the largest ongoing hip hop festival in South Africa.


Apart from being an internationally lauded graffiti writer, FAITH47 also focuses on illustration, design, and canvas work. She has exhibited in and painted the streets of Africa, Europe, North America, and Australia and co-directs the graphic design company Mattblack.


THE PROCESS

'Graffiti is so unique because it's as much about the process as it is about the result'

-Smirk

The process of bringing Counting Headz into existence, well, the process and the film are one thing.

Vusi and I are facilitators. We suspected there were stories out there that weren't being heard. We asked women to share and they did. Counting Headz is their stories. It's South Afrikan hip hop told by women.


Bring Counting Headz to your community so you can see interesting and positive stuff happening in Afrika. There is a lot going on that needs some celebration.

For all questions and press inquiries, please contact countingheadz[at]gmail.com.


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Caravan/Prague

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Dec 19 2007 4:38 AM

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Headwarmaz

Head Warmaz



Nov 14 2007 11:03 PM

excellent work so far. well done, now it's time to finish the rest of the 90 percent of unfinished work out ther.

stay at it.

peace
Jennifer Archibald

Jennifer Archibald



Oct 6 2007 5:22 AM

Thx for connecting. Warmest regards from Arch Dance Company, NY.
Blac

Simon Lekola



Aug 23 2007 8:04 AM

Ok! & here cumz a total Stranja...
:) who cares anyway? I Got luv 2 oll Ma people

Nthabi

Nthabi



Aug 22 2007 8:00 AM

Hey Erin!
Finland was crazy. Literally living on the road and outta suitcase.
We screened the doccie at like 2 shows.
The performances were also insane.
It was just tiring that's all.
When are you coming back again?
We miss you this side.
Hope you're taking care of yourself.
Lotsa Love
MWAH!
Rub-A-duB

Rub-A-duB



Aug 19 2007 12:30 PM

Big Up. It's a beautyful thing that you r doing. Keep Rocking!
* ROYAL BLUE STAR *

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Aug 8 2007 9:33 PM

Just stopping




to



say


hello


it


was great to


meet you


at



the

BLACK LILY FILM

FEST


I HAVE IMAGES FOR YOU



PEACE




.
B-Better : Self-expression through hiphop

BBetter Worldwide



Aug 3 2007 12:43 PM

Thanks for being a friend to B-Better, Girl.

Stay fresh & spread Hip-Hop love!
Abramz

Abramz



Aug 1 2007 11:12 PM

hey sista! How're things moving on? I got much love & respect for your work.
This documentary is going to uplift southAfrican female hiphoppers.

success,peace & happiness..
Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness

Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness



Jul 24 2007 4:40 PM

yo just passin,check out our new track &hit me with the feed.peace
Olatunji Mason

Olatunji Mason



Jul 19 2007 9:03 AM

WHAT'S UP THIS IS OLATUNJI MASON, I RECEIVED YOUR MESSAGE, AND JUST SENT YOU A GOOD REPLY!!!

I'M GLAD TO SEE YOUR FEELING MY MATERIAL!!! WHEN YOU CHECK YOUR MESSAGE, AND SEE WHAT I SENT YOU!!

GET AT ME!!! ONE LOVE!!!
Afro European Sisters Network

Sandra Rafaëla



Jul 13 2007 4:08 PM

Thanks for the add request!
Much Love and Light from the Netherlands Europe,
Sandra Rafaëla
JusRaymusic

JusRaymusic



Jul 6 2007 10:18 PM

HAD TO STOP BY AND SHOW SOME LOVE TO YOUR PAGE HOPE EVERYTHING I GOING GOOD PRECAITE ALL THE SUPPORT ON THE MUSIC BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR MY NEW ALBUM COMING SOON THANKS AGAIN JUSRAY MR. A-TOWN
Kay Young-Dj Saved my Life-NEW SONG UP!!!!!

Kay Young-Dj Saved my Life-NEW SONG UP!!!!!



Jun 29 2007 11:45 AM

My Sista's,

Thanks for the add. Feeling your movement foreal.

Keep doing your thing.

PeaCe!

Kay Young
"E.V." of a-slam.com

"E.V." of a-slam.com



Jun 28 2007 5:46 PM

that was wicked, when she starts mcing in her home tongue with the beat boxing, wicked

cheers
Jeska

Jeska



Jun 16 2007 1:42 AM

Love ya doll!
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Jun 16 2007 12:13 AM

PEACE

How are you

Hope all is well

BEST WISHES


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mkh

mkh



Jun 15 2007 7:23 PM

hey there. will you be at h2o? i will be at awards. hope to see you. peace.
Pham Life Entertainment

Pham Life Entertainment



May 21 2007 2:38 AM

Reachin out check the music, showin sum luv!
Stay tuned to

The Pham
www.hitquarters.com/thepham
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May 18 2007 7:38 PM

HOPE ALL IS WELL


PEACE

Hope to visit the

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:)

Smiles to you
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May 16 2007 10:47 PM

It was great meeting you and to see your movie at the First Annual Black Lily Film.

Beautiful work

:)

By the way this is Jefry


PEACE
deepstovsky

deepstovsky



Apr 25 2007 5:32 PM

thank you for add and will manifest needed for the progression and the unitification of the sistahood and the whole movement.
Kidz on Fire

Kidz on Fire



Apr 6 2007 3:47 PM





Have a great weekend! :-)

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