Red Moon Productions, a community based performing arts project on the Cape Flats held a rehearsal at Roosendaal Secondary School on 13 December, for an upcoming crime action film project called Enrico, Jou Moffie!!! which starts production in March next year.
This is a high energy action film written and directed by Nic Matthee, who recently won recognition in Spain for best screenplay for the short film The Meeting.
TikTok sensation
TikTok sensation Sylvana Heyns, who gained fame for her high-energy dance videos, encouraging women struggling with weight loss to embrace dancing is also involved in the project. Her videos have garnered significant attention, motivating hundreds of women to dance freely as she displayed her skills without limitations.
“I don’t have time to join a gym or go jogging, so I started cleaning, and when I hit play and the music electrifies me with rhythm, I record my dance sessions, pop-locking my way to a moonwalking journey with a twist. I encourage women struggling with weight loss not to let that deter them from harnessing their willpower, as emerging victorious after a dance session is another triumph,” says the mother of one.
The Eerste River sensation takes every opportunity as a presentation to create a transformative and positive life changing initiative through performing arts and a sense of “Girl Power” and the creative minded empowerment as the driving force in her quest representing women on the Cape Flats in a positive light.
Sceptical
“I received a message on TikTok from Nic Matthee inviting me to a fitness class. Initially, I was somewhat sceptical, but after taking a leap of faith, I reached out to Nic and discovered that I was part of a class known as a Gun Fu class. Subsequently, I found myself in a WhatsApp group and realized that this was not merely a fitness class; I was about to engage in some serious action alongside stuntmen and weapons. I was extremely excited,” Heyns remarked with a laugh.
Matthee explains that the class sharpens cognitive skills through memory and awareness, enhances acting through character development, and teaches essential self-defense and de-escalation techniques, merging artistry with practical self-mastery.
Matthee is known for creating action film sequences and is a skilled movie makeup artist who explains that Gun Fu, is a fusion of “gun” and “martial arts,” is a cinematic action style that combines martial arts with intricate firearm usage in films.
“I witnessed something extraordinary in Sylvana; I encountered a woman of integrity, hope, and the magic of creativity, utilizing her God-given talent as an extension of the hope she openly shares through her dance and acting. Her confidence and determination serve as a stepping stone towards achievement, which can unlock doors to greater opportunities. I am grateful to have come across her videos and to connect with what I believe is a remarkable individual,” says Matthee.
Enrico, Jou Moffie narrates the tale of a building manager named Enrico Matthews, who unexpectedly finds himself dressed in a nightgown with a “swirlkous” on his head. He receives a notebook containing incriminating details about a gang led by Mr. Uzzie, who is intent on acquiring the notebook. However, Matthews must ensure that the notebook remains out of the wrong hands, safeguard the residents, and eliminate all threats.
The film promises a thrilling mix of action, humor, and the story of a mild-mannered father who transforms into a determined gunslinger in a battle between good and evil.
