AFDA, The No.1 Award-winning School for the Creative Economy, has established itself as a formidable incubator of talent, with its alumni playing pivotal roles in over 350 feature films and more than 300 television and online streaming productions. From global blockbusters like Black Panther, Spider-Man, and Ninja Turtles to acclaimed South African films such as My Octopus Teacher, Nommer 37, and Noem My Skollie, AFDA graduates have consistently demonstrated their prowess across various genres and platforms. Their contributions span directing, producing, cinematography, writing, and other key positions, underscoring the institution’s commitment to nurturing industry-ready professionals.
Some examples of Feature Films:
Spiderman, Black Panther, My Octopus Teacher, Nommer 37, The Fragile King, Ellen: Die Ellen Pakkies Storie, Stroomop, Kanarie, Five Fingers for Marseille, Susters, Raaiselkind, Stam, Thys & Trix, Looking for Love, God is African, Beast, Soldiers of the Rock, Footskating, Footskating 2 –straight out of Benoni, Bunnychow, The Flyer, Ouma se Slim Kind, Bakgat 1,Bakgat 2, Bakgat 3, Nightdrive, Hoofmeise, Superhelde, Zama Zama, Long Street, Man on the ground, Casting me, Faan se Trein, Skoonheid, Shirley Adams, Ek Joke Net, Faan se Trein, Hard to get, I declare you black and white, Anica’s movie, Angel of the skies, Man on the ground, How to steal 2 million, Lyfstraf, The Boers of Patagonia, Crumbs, Hear me Move, Die Windpomp, Strikdas, Pad na jou hart, Mooi Rivier, Semi Soet, Hollywood in my huis, The one you Love, The Prequel to the Chainsaw Massacre, The Ninja Turtles (remake), Darkness must fall, Invasion LA, Space Chimps, Star Trek (the movie), Ballade vir n Enkeling, Wolwedans in die Skemer, Skeem, Leading Lady, Gog Helen, Othello Burning, Wrath of the Titans, Four Corners, Material, Necktie Youth, Mannetjies Roux, Thina Sobalili , iNumber iNumber, Suurlemoen, Veraaiers, As jy sing, State of Violence, Bang Bang Club, Fanie se Labola, Lucky, Klein Karoo, Jimmy in Pienk, Platteland, Pretville, Between Friends, Eternity, Triomf, Blitzpatrollie, Spoon, Pray for Death, A Lucky Man, Paradise Stop, Sleepers Wake, Ek Joke net 2, Musiek vir die agtergrond, Roepman, Agent 2000 – ie Laksman, Homecoming, Die Ontwaking, Sonskyn Beperk, Sink, Modder en Bloed, Verskieterende Ster, Free State, Uitvlugt, Dis Kou Kos Skat, Noem My Skollie, Vir Die Voels, Jou Romeo, Sy Klink Soos Lente, Vaselientjie, Happiness is a four letter word, Mrs Right Guy, Safebet, Hatchet Hour, My Fathers War, Twee Grade van Moord, Treurgrond, Vir Altyd, Battle: Los Angeles, Straight Outa Benoni, Gog Helen, Vaya, Roepman, Kalushi, Beyond the River, Assignment, The Wound, The Suit, Last Broken Darkness, Ballade vir ‘n Enkeling, Supa Modo, Die Verhaal van Racheltjie de Beer, Die Seemeeu, Vergeet My Nie, Life is not a Buriel, it’s a Resurection, Zulu Wedding, Flatland, 3 days to Go, Farewell Ella Bella, The Harvesters, Fried Barry, 1960, Surviving Gaza, Letters of Hope, Wild is the Wind, Seriously Single, Bedford Wives, How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding, Indemnity, Stiekuit, I am Here, Fiela Se Kind, Knuckle City, The Tokoloshe: The Calling, My F#k Marilize,The Heart is a Muscle, Khaki Fever, Inkapi…
Some examples of Television and Online Streaming Productions:
Go, Blood Psalms, Blood & Water, Unseen, Shaka ILemba, Suidooster, Ludik, Collision, Lockdown, The Brave Ones, Justice Served, Tsha Tsha, Zion, Diamond in the Rough, Momzamo, For Sale, My Zulu Promise, Homecoming, Skeem Saam, Society, Donkerland, Getroud Met Rugby, City Ses’la, Intersexions, Those who can’t, High Rollers, Suidooster, Isidingo, Generations, Uzalo, All Access, The A List, Mthunzi We Ntaba, Entabeni, Redemtion, So You Think You Can Dance, Vaya Mzansi , Culture Shock , Clash of The Choirs, Something’s Cooking , Reality Check, Ken Jy My, Traffic, Gazlam’, ‘Home Affairs’, ‘Beetroot’, ‘Fela’s TV’, Hola Mpinji,One Way, Back Stage, Jozi-H, So You Think You’re Funny!, Soul City, Ses’ Top La, Kasi Style, The Lab, Nothing for Mahala, Scoop Schoombie, Secret in My Bosom, Mzansi, Mtunzini 72, The Cypher, Bay of Plenty, Gothia Caper, Forever Young, Sketch U Later, Single Guys, Love Back, Umlilo,Nomzama, Jacobs Cross, Bloedbroers, Saints and Sinners, Isabaya, Haven, 4 Play: Sex Tips for Girls, 90 Plein Street, Big Brother South Africa, Big Brother Africa, Making the Cut, Peak Season, 7de Laan, Kruispad, Plek van die Vleisvreters, Rockville, Swartwater, Egoli, Binnelanders, Amalia, Dit was Stom, askies, Villa Rosa, When we were Black, Scandel, Riemvasmaak, Task Force, Pandjieswinkel-Stories, Hard Copy, Erfsondes, Zabalaza, Sokhulu and Partners, Meet Joe Food, Montana, Stokfel, The Wild, Stash, Mr Bone, Skyf, Single Girls, Single Guys, Inkaba, Wallender, Ingoma, Strike Back, Ugugu no Andile, Abo Mzala, Dream World, Heartlines, Stout iNkaba, Boundjies, Mshika-Shika, Bay of Plenty, I Love South Africa, Hola Mpinji, Shooting Stars, The Comedy Central Roast, aYeYe, Zaziwa, eKasi, Top Shayela, Fear Factor South Africa, Kota Life Crises, Rize Amanzi, Strictly Come Dancing, Wild at Heart, Culture Shock, Samsokolo, Innocent Times, Snitch, Song vir Katryn, The Mating Game, Zero Tolerance, End Game, Come Duze, Kowethu, Ihawu, Uskroef noSexy, The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Diep City, The River…
The extensive involvement of AFDA alumni in both the South African and international film and television industries is a testament to the institution’s excellence in creative education. Their achievements not only highlight individual talent but also reflect the collaborative spirit and innovative training that AFDA fosters. As these alumni continue to shape the future of storytelling, AFDA remains at the forefront of developing creative leaders who make a significant impact on the global entertainment landscape.
And if you are an AFDA alumni…
You’re Invited – AFDA Alumni Reunion Event
AFDA is excited to announce our Alumni Event Series happening across all our campuses this October 2025.
Reconnect with fellow alumni, network with industry powerhouses, and gain fresh insights through exclusive workshops and talks designed to connect AFDA with its alumni and AFDA alumni with industry stakeholders.
Event Dates & Campuses:
Wednesday, 1 October – Cape Town
Thursday, 2 October – Gqeberha
Wednesday, 8 October – Durban
Thursday, 9 October – Johannesburg
Whether you graduated recently or decades ago, this is your chance to celebrate our shared creative journey and shape the future of the industry together.
Please register here secure your spot: https://forms.office.com/r/wzJW06BKsC
We can’t wait to welcome you back!