The #SaviorGBV2022 Project is an impact Gender Based Violence Campaign to raise awareness of the staggering GBV rates in South Africa. We produced a dance music video with the song ‘Savior’ by Kendrick Lamar. This project aimed to use dance as a cathartic and creative process for those involved. Very often we feel helpless around issues of Gender Based Violence. Additionally, we never know who has experienced any form of this violence, thus providing a safe space for people to release feelings in any regard is part of a therapeutic process.
PRODUCTION CREDITS
CHOREOGRAPHERS
Ashton Syster
Simone Momplé
DANCERS
Ashton Syster
Caylin Daames
Harriette Claasen
Jonapher Spogter
Joshua Williams
Kayline Deonicka Europa
Kharshay Farland
Lami Magwaza
Leano September
Rashique February
ACTORS
Angel Simanda
Caylin Daames
Jared Kantazi
Justin Malgas
Lee Andrea Van Wyk
Nathan Wilson
DIRECTOR
Simone Momplé
PRODUCER
Lameze Allie
EDITOR
Simone Momplé
PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR
Kharshay Farland
CINEMATOGRAPHER
Max Fouchee
DRONE OPERATOR
Todd Naude
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Iné Johnson
HAIR AND MAKE-UP
Tyrah Ostendorp
BEHIND THE SCENES
Lona Sipika (Day 2)
Thalia Ostendorp (Day 1)
COUNSELLORS
Keitumetse Tsematse
Lami Magwaza
SPONSORS
JP Momplé – Jtechmods
Julia Jaki
Pura
Stacey Keppler – Zootee Studios
SPECIAL THANKS
Angus – Create A Print
Anwar Mishbac
Glen Bentley
Jodi Adonis
Kharshay Farland
Lesley Mphanga
Mogammad Jack – Zesty Cape Malay Koesiesters
Ondine White
Sibusiso Njeza
SONG
Savior by Kendrick Lamar
(Fair use)
PRODUCTION GALLERY
Northern News Article
pdf
Live Presentation of Savior Project
video
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
GODANCE is a movement wellness company that uses dance as a tool to improve holistic wellness. They conduct movement wellness workshops and dance programmes at schools and universities in Cape Town. The company consist of three elements: Dance, Motivation and Film. Savior was the first Film Production for the company. SaviorGBV is an artivism project which is produced by GODANCE. It is aimed at combating the issue of gender-based violence in South Africa. Starting off as a dance video, it is now a space where creatives can express themselves through their art while creating a safe space for those affected by GBV to find catharsis and healing. Simone, the director of GODANCE is a dancer and an avid filmmaker. She completed her Master’s degree in Psychology in 2020 where her research explored the effects of dance on one’s self-esteem and self-image. Using this research, she built her company and her ultimate goal is to use these as tools for freedom of expression within communities, specifically focusing on prevention.
