More incredible news! My mother, Bonita Hope Fourie, has officially advanced to the Top 25 in the Adult Division of the Jeffreys Bay ARTi Competition 2025! Just last week we were celebrating her entry into the Top 50—and now, she’s moved up yet another round. The next stage will determine the Top 15 finalists, who …
Last night, my mother and I were both spoiled with a beautiful 3-course meal at De Viswijf Restaurant, where the StrongerHER International Top 5 finalists gathered. This competition is an initiative in collaboration with the Kouga Municipality and Birmingham, Alabama (USA). The women were inspiring, the conversations were refreshing, and the atmosphere was one of …
I’m thrilled to share that I have reached out to the Africa’s Voices of Change Film Festival (AVOCFF), which will take place in Lagos, Nigeria in 2025, with a request to be considered as a guest speaker. In my application, I proposed participating either through an interview or a panel discussion, where I could share …
My mother received more wonderful news today! After the exciting phone call yesterday announcing that she is in the Top 5 for the Kouga Municipality StrongHER campaign, she also received confirmation this morning that she has been selected for the Top 50 (Adults category) in the J-Back ARTi Competition. Her name has officially been released …
I’m overjoyed to share some exciting news! Today my mom, Bonita Hope Fourie, received a phone call from the Kouga Municipality announcing that she has been selected as one of the Top 5 finalists for the StrongHer International Award. The award ceremony will be taking place this coming Friday! This initiative celebrates unsung women making …
I am thrilled to share some exciting news—next week, I’ll be heading to Cape Town to participate in FAME Week Africa 2025! I recently received confirmation that I have been selected as one of the candidates to attend this year’s event, and I could not be more grateful. This opportunity comes through the Eastern Cape …
I’m thrilled to share that my abstract has been officially accepted for presentation at the 10 Years of Netflix in South Africa (2016–2026) hybrid symposium, taking place in early 2026. This event will explore the streaming giant’s impact on South African storytelling, filmmaking, and audience culture over the past decade. I’ll be presenting my research …
Back in May, I was in the media for receiving my NFVF grant — and life has been a whirlwind ever since. Over the past few months, I’ve had twelve meetings with five different production crews: New Ending Media (Pretoria), Galaxy Castings (Humansdorp), Red Creative Collab (Jeffrey’s Bay), Louis Cloete Productions (Pretoria) & Straatkat Media …
I’m delighted to share that my research thesis, A Forgotten Audience: Responses of d/Deaf Audiences to Films Depicting d/Deafness, has been officially accepted for presentation at the 5th South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) International Conference. This prestigious event will take place on 4 & 5 November 2025 at the iconic Cape Town Stadium, bringing together …
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been selected as a finalist for the 3rd edition of South Africa’s Forty Under 40 Awards — under the Music & Entertainment category! This recognition feels especially meaningful because I was nominated by my mother, who has been my biggest supporter throughout my creative journey. The Forty Under 40 …
Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Durban for an all-expenses-paid two-day workshop, hosted by Uhuru Productions in partnership with the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF). I was joined by my mom, which made the experience even more special. The workshop took place at The Connect Space in Musgrave — a …
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been in what can only be described as the most intense season of paperwork and proposals of my creative life. While I’m still waiting for final invoices from five different production companies to get ThisAbility into pre-production, I pursued as many funding and professional opportunities as possible. In total, …
I contacted the NCPD (The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities) a while ago, and informed them of my grant that I won for ThisAbility. They’ve been incredibly supportive and excited about this endeavour. ‘We are all so proud of you and this incredible new venture. It’s truly inspiring!’ they wrote in their …
In the quiet coastal town of Jeffreys Bay, where the waves draw surfers from around the world, filmmaker Vicki Fourie is making a different kind of splash — one that could reshape the landscape of South African cinema. Fourie, a recent honours graduate from creative arts school Afda in Gqeberha, has just been awarded a …
Today I had the honour of meeting the Kouga’s Municipality’s Executive Councillor, Mayor Hattingh Bornman, and his team, in Jeffrey’s Bay. We discussed my upcoming film project, and he congratulated me & also gave me valuable guidance & direction into the assistance that I will need to make this film. Can’t wait to see all …
On Thursday, 22 May 2025, I had the honour of hosting Jessica Bobo and her camera woman, Sinaya Ntshudu, at my house in Jeffrey’s Bay. Jessica interviewed me for Mpuma Kapa TV News, a broadcasting channel in Port Elizabeth. The ‘LookLive’ insert was broadcasted at 13:30, and the full interview at 18:00. “Mpuma Kapa TV …
Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa – Vicki Fourie, a talented filmmaker from Jeffrey’s Bay, has been awarded a prestigious grant from the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) to produce a short film this year. Fourie is one of only four successful applicants to win the grant, which was part of a competition under the theme …
LOCAL filmmaker Vicki Fourie has been awarded a prestigious grant from the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) to produce a short film this year, becoming the only recipient from the Eastern Cape among just four successful applicants nationwide. The grant, awarded under the theme “Not What Society Expects,” focuses on highlighting the lives and …
I’m officially a graduate student! I attended my graduation ceremony yesterday at Little Theatre in Port Elizabeth, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. Last year was an incredibly hard year for me with my health challenges, and I can’t believe I actually made it. It was a moment of immense pride as I stood …
I had the honour of hosting an ‘Encounter Experience’ Workshop at Oase Gemeente in Jeffrey’s Bay on Thursday morning, the 6th of March 2025. During those two hours, practical steps were demonstrated and I showed the ten ladies how to dive deep into their quiet time with the Lord. Practical steps were shown, such as …