Safe Space
Today’s Two Words: Safe Space
In this episode I discuss how I handled creative, business, emotional and cultural safety during the making of my film Gugu naGogo. I also give special thanks to some of the black and African women who have supported me and my project along the way.
- Karine Larché – costume designer
- Ratidzo Mambo – actor, producer
- Portia Jamu – set nurse
- Rufaro Ndoro – actor
- Aunty Emily Chifadza – community elder, actor
- Aunty Vongai Nzenza – community elder, actor
- Dorcas Maphakela – creative producer, writer, stylist
- Judith Mari – actor, makeup artist, stylist
- Mars Williamson – colourist, editor
- Jacqui Kairu – singer
- Karena Bravo – visual artist, graphic designer
- Vimbai Nenzou – actor, writer, producer
- Amanda Mudege-Fleischer – podcaster, stylist
- Florence Matemadombo – voice actor
- Thembi Brooking – community advocate, entrepreneur
- Molinda Dzangare – fashion stylist
- Hawanatu Bangura – filmmaker
- Albertina Ncube – filmmaker, photographer
- Rumbi Mutezo – actor, artist
- Tariro Mukando – social media and marketing consultant
- Tewabech Tesfay – community member, actor
- Yandisa Xundu – community advocate, social worker
- Tendai Mhasho – community advocate
- Audrey – my therapist
- Maria Mbudzi – my mother
Top row (l-r): Vimbai Nenzou, Florence Matemadombo
Middle row (l-r): Amanda Mudege-Fleischer, Judith Mari, Taku Mbudzi, Yandisa Xundu, Karine Larché
Bottom row (l-r): Ruvimbo Ndoro, Ratidzo Mambo, Jacqui Kairu, Aunty Vongai Nzenza, Dorcas Maphakela
Photos by Rukietu C.
