Treasure Hunt, a home-grown film with a universal message, makes its South African cinema debut this October after screening at the American Black Film Festival in Miami.
Directed by Chim Onyebilanma and filmed in the Valley of a Thousand Hills, it delivers action, drama, romance and faith in a powerful story of redemption and second chances.
More than entertainment, the film is a message of hope — and a milestone for local talent bringing faith-based stories to the big screen.
A local film with a global heart is bringing faith to the big screen.
After its debut at the American Black Film Festival in Miami, Treasure Hunt – a faith-filled, action-packed, feel-good movie made in KwaZulu-Natal – is set to make its cinema premiere in South Africa this October.
With a powerful redemptive storyline at its core, Treasure Hunt is a Christian film that blends real-life struggles with themes of grace, second chances and the courage to choose what’s right. It’s got it all – faith, action, drama and of course, love.
The film premieres on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, at 5:00 PM at Killarney Mall CineCentre in Johannesburg, followed by the Durban premiere on Friday, 17 October at Suncoast CineCentre.
The film will then screen for one week from 17th October 2025 in both cities at the same venues.
Should opening week attendance be strong, the cinemas will extend the run.
Set in the Valley of a Thousand Hills, Treasure Hunt follows the story of a man trying to leave behind a broken past.
When he stumbles upon a stash of jewellery in a trash bin, he faces a moral crossroads… do what’s right or return to the life he left behind. The story explores faith under pressure and the life-changing impact of standing firm in your values.
Directed by Chim Onyebilanma, a passionate storyteller and pastor, the film was created by CAP Studios, a small production company in Embo, KwaZulu-Natal that works to nurture local talent and tell stories with purpose.
Even the cast is a testament to the film’s mission. Well-known South African stars Moopi Mothibeli, Muzi Mthabela, Trevor Gumbi, Zane Meas and Samukele Mkhezie – along with many local actors – offered their time for free, in support of a project that carries a bigger message.
“This is more than a film,” says Onyebilanma. “It’s a message of hope. It’s about the real battles people face every day, and the choice to believe that your story isn’t over.”
Whether you’re coming for the action, the message or the love story, Treasure Hunt is a film the whole family can enjoy – and one South Africans can be proud of.
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