Archive page of the 2010 Soccer Cinema festival, kept as it was published. The tour has ended and there are no screenings or bookings. For today's football guides see the On Film and History sections.
Luke Hutchison
Luke grew up on the banks of the Jukskei river in Johannesburg finding his way around by horse or bicycle. Confined to a somewhat solitude life growing up, he imagined how exciting it would have ben as an outlaw in the days of knights and blacksmiths... locked in this age of automobiles, bubblegum politicians and communication technology he thankfully woke up from those foresty youthful dreams after finding MC Escher and Bob Dylan... and then understanding the meaning of the Internet. He thinks it is going to get very exciting when we run out of oil... he also knows the God of the Bible is sovereign - involved in every detail.
Natalie Bucher
Journalist, reel activist, intrepid cyclist... Used to be "banished" to the goal on the soccer field of her home village. Loves maps & words, watching & screening movies (in full cinemas, on trucks, rooftops, class rooms...)
Believes in small gifts, big hugs, smiling at random strangers & peppermint tea; in friendship, music & the pursuit of (reel) dreams. Never leaves South Africa without a return ticket. Took 5 classes in isiXhosa to prepare for this trip of a life-time & to get lost in translation in the Eastern Cape. Set to write stories, make new friends & plenty of discoveries along the Soccer Cinema tour. Has a good sense of orientation, a loose sense of direction.
Can't wait to find out in what town/village she will be when news of her first nephew's and maybe also Pia & Flav's beenie's birth will reach her & who will surprise the A Team along the amazing journey ahead...
Hisham Samie
A free mind and soul is what this chameleon is all about and he may have a free mind but its full of character and ideas. Upbeat and fun, jumping through the branches of life is where he loves to be. Walking through airport terminals is a passion he expresses freely as this gives him fresh ideas and insight, but ultimately home is where the heart is and his heart beats for South Africa. People are his love, and, compassion for them his game. Other succeeding games are soccer and filming, quiz him on this and you'll see whose playing. Your young peoples man is a pleasure to travel and live with as all the body actions will compliment the comedy verbally expressed, but don't be fooled as this young chameleon is responsible enough so you'll easily give him the keys to that Audi R8.
