Jarryd Coetsee
Jarryd Coetsee | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 August 1982 Pretoria, South Africa |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, filmmaker |
Jarryd Coetsee (born 5 August 1982) is a South African writer and filmmaker. His short film, The Suit won numerous international awards.
Early life and education[edit]
Coetsee was born in Pretoria where he attended Pretoria Boys High School. He studied English literature and film-making in South Africa and the UK. His family are the custodians of Coetsenburg, one of the oldest wine estates in South Africa, established in 1682.[1][2][3][4]
Career[edit]
His short film, The Suit,[5] won numerous international awards[6] including the Best Short Film Award at the 11th SAFTAs[7] and has been shown in 83 cities and towns in over 20 countries.[8] The film features performances by Tony Award-winner John Kani and Atandwa Kani.[9] Three of the film festivals for which it was selected are Oscar qualifiers (Urbanworld Film Festival, Pan African Film Festival and BronzeLens Film Festival).[10][11][12] Coetsee was the only filmmaker from Africa selected by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma[13] for its prestigious[14] Les Nuits en Or 2017 (Golden Nights 2017)[15] which saw him participate in film-related programmes in France, Italy and Greece, and receiving an award from UNESCO at its headquarters, the World Heritage Centre, in Paris for The Suit which was selected as one of the thirty top short films from around the world.[16]
Filmography[edit]
| Year(s) | Title(s) | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Studio(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Suit | Jarryd Coetsee | Luke Sharland | Mandala Films |
References[edit]
- ^ "Meet the alumni: MA Screenwriting graduate Jarryd Coetsee talks acclaimed short film The Suit". 14 July 2017.
- ^ "Gat in die muur". filmfestival.capetown.
- ^ "The short film "The Suit" travels a long way - AFDA Film School". www.afda.co.za.
- ^ Hermes, Milan. "Jarryd Coetsee, director of Can Themba's The Suit. "This story serves as a warning that the oppressed can become oppressors" - ZAM".
- ^ reporter, GFC. "The Suit chosen for three international film festivals". www.gautengfilm.org.za.
- ^ Coetsee, Jarryd. "NFVF-FUNDED SHORT FILM "THE SUIT" SELECTED FOR MAJOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL". nfvf.co.za.
- ^ "Short Films". FilmContact.com.
- ^ "Audience Choice Award for The Suit - AFDA Film School". www.afda.co.za.
- ^ "The Suit makes waves in Canada - The Callsheet". 25 January 2017.
- ^ "NFVF-backed film THE SUIT selected for Oscar-qualifying film festival". FilmContact.com.
- ^ reporter, GFC. "The Suit selected for Pan African Film Festival". www.gautengfilm.org.za.
- ^ "Oz Magazine - film. tv. entertainment". Oz Magazine - film. tv. entertainment.
- ^ "Les séances - Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma". www.academie-cinema.org.
- ^ "Les Nuits en Or: UNESCO -". 19 July 2011.
- ^ "Nuits en Or - Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma". www.academie-cinema.org. Archived from the original on 1 April 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
- ^ "The directors - Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma". www.academie-cinema.org.