This piece is part of the “I don’t live for money campaign”, it depicts the parallel stories between well known South African footballer, Aubrey Madiba, and an aspiring footballer. Aubrey was actually discovered through the Nedbank cup, a platform which gives young players a chance to play against established teams. The programme transformed Aubrey’s life as it sky rocketed him to fame. But Aubrey is an incredibly grounded human, and even though he came from a disadvantaged background, he has not allowed the money to override his passion. I thought this message was very insightful and refreshingly humble.
About the Author
Nicole Maria Ackermann My directing career kicked off with writing and directing theatre, I found that I had passion for creating beautiful, emotional narratives. I went onto the study film at Wits University in Johannesburg South Africa and completed part of my honors year through a scholarship program at Tisch, NYU. I immersed myself in the world of advertising through years of creative research and a stint at TBWA/Hunt/Lascaris before directing commercials. I started off my directing career in the directing duo, (PHI Collaboration), gaining a plethora of knowledge from the partnership. But I am now flying solo in the world of film and advertising. I am a passionate, detail obsessed storyteller. I strive to create a unique visual style for each piece of work that I do, and have a strong intuitive approach to storytelling and performance.
