Assignment (2015 film)
Assignment is a South African political thriller, produced and written by Laszlo Bene and Sandi Schultz. It was directed and edited by Laszlo Bene. Assignment was shot in 2014 in Johannesburg. It was shown in 2015 at various film festivals and will be released in Cinemas nationwide in South Africa on February 26, 2016 by Indigenous Film Distribution.
Synopsis
Kathleen Jacobs, a renowned conflict journalist returns home after a near fatal-incident cutting short her assignment in the Congo. Her mission, while incomplete, is still a success; she uncovers what could lead to an incredible scoop. When Kat pitches the story to her editor, he turns her down - a strange decision for a man always on a quest for a headLine. Kathleen, however, is determined to break the story; a decision that pits her against major political forces. When she refuses to back off despite numerous “incidents", Kat suddenly finds herself on the run, aided only by two ex's; her ex-husband and an ex-military consultant. What ensues is a cat-and-mouse chase that risks everything. Not only Kat's career and reputation are on the Line, but also her life, as well as that of her family.
Cast
- Kat Sandi Schultz
- Nick Gert van Niekerk
- Michael David Dennis
- Ryan Nick van der Bijl
- Chris Jonathan Pienaar
- Dr. Pillay Hanli Rolfes
- Rick Peter Terry
- Kumi Anthony Oseyemi
- Thug #1 Zonki Lungisa
- Thug #2 Martin Hadidani
- Johan Dirk Stoltz
- Nurse Davids Quanita Adams
- Hitman #1 Justin Strydom
- Hitman #2 Theuns Coetzee
- Reinhart France Kalp
- Wikus Brent Quinn
- D-Frag Stephen Larter
- Nerd Corne Crous
- Vader Shawn Greyling
- Hitman #3 Alistar Mathie
- Hitman #4 Heino Schmitt
- Simpiwe Khanyi
- David Johan Baird
- Jiang Julian Sun
- Sexy girl Retha Neethling
- Anchor Rozanne McKenzie
- Hitman #5 Juan Le Roux
- Hitman #6 Nick Boraine
- Hitman #7 Alex Beyers
- Hitman #8 Werner Strauss
Crew
- Laszlo Bene - Writer
- Sandi Schultz - Writer
- Laszlo Bene - Director
- Gina Bonmarriage - Executive Producer
- Laszlo Bene - Producer
- Sandi Schultz - Producer
- Laszlo Bene - Line Producer
- Erica Thom - Line Producer
- Tascha Van Der Westhuizen - Line Producer
- Laszlo Bene - Production Manager
- Terri-Ann Bennet - Coordinator
- Andries Ven Der Merwe - 1st AD
- Terri-Ann Bennet - 2ND AD
- Terry-Ann Bennet - Coordinator
- Brad Devine - Cinematographer
- Brad Devine - Camera Operator
- Juan Le Roux - Focus Puller
- Kobus Van Wyk - 2ND Assistant Camera
- Wezley Joao Ferreira - DIT Consultant
- Hannes Benade - DIT
- Ronwyn Jarrett - Hair/Makeup
- Akhona Ndindwa - Standby Hair/Makeup
- Ronwyn Jarrett - SFX Makeup
- Elizebeth Croeser - Wardrobe Designer
- Veronica Georgieva - On-set Wardrobe
- Lauren Adendorff - Script Supervisor
- Bryce Bowers - Production Designer
- Bryce Bowers - ART Director
- Bryce Bowers - Set Dresser
- Lauren Adendorff - Set Dresser
- Greg Fletcher - Sound mixer
- Lucky Jiyane - GripElectric
- Siduduzo Vezi - Grip/Electric
- Katulo Hadebe - Grip/Electric
- Brendan Badenhorst - Grip/Electric
- Kobus Van Wyk - Grip/Electric
- Werner Nortje - Car Rig Specialist
- Gerhard van den Heever - Practical FX
- Les Van Bleek - Armorer
- Geo Hoehn - Music Composer
- Grant Booth - Additional Music
- Siobhan Hugo - Additional Music
Post production
- Visual FX by Digital Union
- Color correction and grading by Pudding Color Services
- Final Sound Mix by Cut and Paste Generation
Technical specifications
- Language: English
- Length: 94 minutes
- Sound mix: 5.1
- Color
Recognition
- Official Selection - Durban International Film Festival
- Official Selection - Los Angeles Cinefest
- Official Selection - Lumiere Film Festival
- Official Selection - Silver Dollar Film Festival