Loyiso Paul Pududu

Aviary

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Aviary is a personal and probing short documentary that examines the harmful consequences of inadequate sex education in schools and the powerful, often unregulated role media plays in shaping young people's understanding of sex and consent. Through a reflective and critical lens, the film explores how these gaps in formal education create space for misinformation, confusion, and the normalization of toxic masculinity. 

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This film serves not only as an exposé but also as a deeply personal tool to deconstruct harmful gender norms and initiate a broader conversation about what it truly means to be a man—and a boy—in today's world. This documentary challenges viewers to rethink cultural narratives around masculinity, offering a vision of vulnerability, accountability, and redefinition.

BIOGRAPHY

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Loyiso Paul Pududu is a 24-year-old award-winning filmmaker and author, and a recent Honours graduate from the Tshwane University of Technology.

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His bold and thought-provoking short films have been showcased at film festivals across the globe, including in South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, France, and the United States.

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Driven by a passion for storytelling that challenges societal norms, Loyiso’s work focuses on deconstructing traditional definitions of masculinity, offering nuanced perspectives on gender, identity, and emotional vulnerability.