These Things Happen (in a Club Bathroom at 2AM) - Retang Sebeka

These Things Happen (in a Club Bathroom at 2AM)

A short film by Retang Sebeka

SYNOPSIS

“These Things Happen (in a Club Bathroom at 2AM)” is a short film set entirely within a club bathroom. It is a study of public privacy, intimacy, and the emotional theatre that unfolds in an often overlooked and hyper-specific third place. The film explores how a small transitional space becomes a quiet, messy, and often profound site of connection. It is a love letter to, and admiration of, Johannesburg party culture. 

This is a passion project and a documentation of youth culture. It is meant to be silly and possibly confusing, much like walking in and out of a bathroom and only catching half of a conversation.

YEAR OF RELEASE

2025

FULL CREDITS

Directed by: Retang Sebeka
Written and Art Directed by: Cebo Mtshemla
Cinematography by: Jason Haji-Joannou

Costume Design by: Liso Ceza
First Assistant Camera: Naledy Selepe
Second Assistant Camera: Kelebogile Zibi
Gaffer: Obakeng Selapisa
Sound Operator: Richard Mohlari
DIT and VT: Siyanda Madlingozi
Runner and Additional Crew: Clifford
Acting Coordination: Mandisa Yende

Assistant Director and BTS: Fezeka Ncongwane

Makeup Artist: Aimee Lokota
Makeup Assistant: Bontle Mphahlele

Spark: Larry and Clifford

Cast performances by: Mondi Ntutu, Palesa Mothopi, Lufezo Bovungana, Anita Mihlali Matwa,
Mandisa Yende, Monwabisi Rodolo, Masego Matiko, Tshegofatso Molaolwa, Unathi-Chikondi
Kainja, Madison Day, Lesego Sefuthi, Luke Ness and Onanji Nyasulu

Unit and Security: Alex Zulu

Location: Club AM, Newtown, Johannesburg, South Africa (special thanks to Ncebo)

Executive Produced by: Tidimalo Motlhamme through WithinLimitations
Post Production
Offline Editor: Jamie Taylor from House On Fire
Grade: Kyle Stroebel from The Refinery
Soundtrack: Ammo Moses and Yoshi Yuki from TigerFight
Vocal Performances by: Q2K

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