Day-in-the-life profile of Cape Town gender activist Simone Heradien that follows her during Pride Month as she balances community organising, advocacy, and personal reflections.
The video showcases Heradien’s work supporting LGBTQ+ visibility, grassroots mobilisation, and safe-space initiatives, intercut with scenes from Pride events and intimate moments in her daily routine.
It highlights the challenges she faces: stigma, resource constraints, and the emotional labour of activism, while celebrating small victories—community gatherings, outreach successes, and personal resilience.
The piece mixes interview footage, event coverage, and candid off-duty moments to present a textured portrait of activism rooted in care and local solidarity.
🎥 Credits: Videographer – Armand Hough, Editor – Armand Hough & Mbali Mthebe, Creative Direction – Mbali Mthebe and Producer – Mbali Mthebe.
