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Squashbox

SQUASHBOX is a short poetic documentary that tells the story of the history, meeting, and work of Qadasi & Maqhinga, a SAMA (South African Music Award) Award-winning South African maskandi duo.

Director

SJ van Breda

Producer

SJ van Breda, Ron van Breda

Editor

SJ van Breda

Composer

David 'Qadasi' Jenkins, Maqhinga Radebe

Awards

African Smartphone International Film Festival – Official Selection, SF3 2025/26

Winner (Best Film, Best Documentary, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Blackmagic Camera Award)

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