Jabu Nadia Newman
name
Jabu Nadia Newman
profession
artist & filmmaker
country
South Africa / USA
biography
Jabu Nadia Newman is a multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker working across film, photography, curation, and events programming. Her work blends storytelling with activism, exploring identity, intersectional feminism, and underrepresented narratives, particularly those of South African women. From directing award-winning films and web series to curating innovative film programs and exhibitions, her practice bridges visual art, cinema, and community-building to create impactful and collaborative works.
previous work
website
social media
Bound
working title
Bound
project status
in development
logline / short synopsis
Tamzyn and Nicole, a set of queer BIPOC twins, have just written their last matric exams and go out for a night on the town looking for a little bit of fun and a whole lot of trouble. Set in Cape Town, South Africa one Friday night, the story takes place all on a train and train station. Tamzyn and Nicole are forced to come to terms with their imminent separation, the intense journey on a train, while being chased by a jealous competitor, brings out all the things left unsaid between the sisters.