Ophelia, Gary, and Mandla work at the rundown Hotel Afreeca, each burdened by pressing financial struggles. One night, they gain access to a room sealed off for years and stumble upon a supernatural money-spewing machine. But their newfound fortune comes at a horrifying cost: to keep the cash flowing, the machine must be fed freshly dead bodies—on the hour, every hour. As desperation collides with greed, the trio faces a chilling moral spiral with no easy escape

Premiering at HollyShorts, Isaac Kasende’s “Belinda” blends magic and realism to explore greed, inequality, and class through the eyes of hotel workers who discover a mysterious cash-spewing machine.

Belinda, the award-winning short film by Isaac Kasende, has been officially selected for the prestigious Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival, marking another major milestone in its outstanding international festival run.

Rearview, a compelling new film penned and helmed by the visionary Chris Djuma, is set to make its World Premiere at the prestigious 29th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) this June in Miami, Florida”.

The echoes of applause still linger in the halls of Cape Town’s District Six Homecoming Centre, where the HACC Festival 2025 recently concluded. Among the festival’s shining stars, onename resonated with quiet force and undeniable impact—Isaac Kasende, who won Top Short Film for his riveting entry, Belinda.

Johannesburg, South Africa – 12 March 2025 – Sisanda Henna Films, the boutique production house dedicated to bold, Afro-centric storytelling, is set to debut three gripping short films at this year’s Johannesburg Film Festival. Founded by award-winning actor, director, and producer Sisanda Henna, the company has established itself as a key player in African cinema, producing high-quality, thought-provoking content that resonates locally and globally.