In My Own Existence
Hybrid Documentary, 2026
FILM PRODUCTION DETAILS
- FestivalGraduation Festival
- AFDA Study Year3
- GenreHybrid Documentary
- Running Time12
- RatingA
- Viewing PermissionA
What remains of a love story when the memories that shaped it begin to fade? In My Own Existence is a hybrid documentary that explores this question through the lived experience of Vincent and Lindiwe, a married Black South African couple navigating the effects of vascular dementia, the documentary explores the traditional wedding vows “in sickness and in health.” Through reenactments and interviews, the effects of vascular dementia are explored through the lens of love and documentary argues although memories fade, love remains.
CAST
Makgotso Thupudi - Young Lindiwe
Ntando Xulu - Young Vincent
Ronè Jv Vuurrn - Dementia Expert
CREW
Writer - Shawn Dasi
Director - Neo Rammekwa
Executive Producer - Lisakhanya Jezile
Producer - Lisakhanya Jezile
Associate Producer - Tshegofasto Molefe
Assistant Producer - Tshegofatso Molefe
Cinematographer - Alicia Nkoana, Tebogo Baloyi, Thapelo Khumalo
Production Designer - Nqobile Nene
Costume, Make-up and Styling - Kelebogile Sephothwane
Editor - Toa Dandala
Sound Design - Sibo Ramaboea, Zukisa Mashiqa
Composer - Zukis Mashiqa, Sibo Ramaboea
Visual Effects - Nqbolie Mahlangu
Data Wrangler - Neo Rammekwa
Colourist/Grader - Lisakhanya Jezile
