The Dunning-Kruger Effect (2017)
Willy Venter is the ultimate dreamer and has an unwavering belief in his ability as a contemporary film maker, however his lack of any talent is very obvious to all. When his investor for his dream project “The Panic Mechanic” suffers a fatal heart attack, Willy is left with the dilemma of shelving the project or finding a new investor. As luck would have it a “Hollywood” producer shows interest in the project, however the “Hollywood saviour” is not all he is cracked up to be. The behinds the scenes crew are on hand to document the making of the “Ultimate South African Film”.
Director: Andrew Herold
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Stephen van Niekerk as Willy Venter |
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Russel Savadier as Harvey Testi |
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Jet Novuka as Lazarus Lungu |
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Elzabé Zietsman as Mrs. Venter |
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Jurgen Hellberg as Mr. Dick Venter |
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Christina Knight as Dina |
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Relebongile Mabotja as Lettie/Sherrie |
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Damon Berry as Michael Morkel/Frikkie |
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Zizi Peteni as Vusi Zuma/Pitso |
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Miranda Ntshangase as Nandipha/Poppy |
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Adri Britz as Romy/Maggie |
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Jonathan Pienaar as Johan Mechanic |
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Shareen Swart as Mrs. de Witt |
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Johnathan Taylor as Robbie |
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Wandile Magadla as Sergeant Zulu |
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Kea Moeketseng as Constable Sephuma |
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Ian F. as Ian F. |
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Nambitha Mpumlwana as Nambitha |
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Nandi Tshifularo as Newsreader |
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Andy Kasrils as Film Critic |
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Deon Maas as Film Critic |
| Directing | Andrew Herold | Director |
| Writing | Andrew Herold | Writer |
| Production | Andrew Herold | Producer |
| Production | Paulo Areal | Producer |
| Production | Paulo Areal | Executive Producer |
| Production | Dumi Gumbi | Producer |
| Camera | Trevor Brown | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Bruce McLaren-Lyall | Editor |
| Sound | Jean Niemandt | Sound Designer |
| Sound | Jean Niemandt | Music Supervisor |
| Art | Anneri Gericke | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Anni Bartels | Wardrobe Master |
| Costume & Make-Up | Anni Bartels | Makeup & Hair |
| Editing | Lee Ryan | Additional Editing |
| Editing | Bruce McLaren-Lyall | Online Editor |