by design@afda | Aug 17, 2026 | Alumni, News
AFDA proudly celebrates alumna Mikhalé Jones, who has been nominated for the 947 Sound of Tomorrow Award at the 2026 Content Creator Awards, recognising her continued evolution as a multidisciplinary creative, performer and digital storyteller. The nomination places...
by design@afda | Aug 17, 2026 | Alumni, Film School, News
For AFDA alumni Adam Thal and Tristan Holmes, filmmaking has never been simply about making content. It is about ambition, craft, collaboration and the relentless pursuit of great storytelling. Their success through The Star Film Company along with third partner Tebza...
by design@afda | Aug 11, 2026 | Alumni, Film School, News
From premiering on some of the world’s most prestigious film festival stages to returning to the classrooms where their journey began, AFDA alumni Cait Pansegrouw and Sandulela Asanda are coming home to inspire the next generation of South African filmmakers on...
by design@afda | Aug 7, 2026 | Alumni, News
From producing globally acclaimed Netflix Originals to creating award-winning South African feature films, Gambit Films has become one of Africa’s most successful independent production companies. At the heart of that success are a group of visionary AFDA Cape...
by design@afda | Aug 5, 2026 | Alumni, News
AFDA proudly celebrates Cape Town alumnus Sjaka S. Septembir on the release of his latest Afrikaans novel, Dharma-dwaas in Doodloopstraat, a bold and thought-provoking work that continues his exploration of identity, creativity and the human condition. A respected...
by design@afda | Aug 3, 2026 | Alumni, News
AFDA proudly celebrates Cape Town alumnus Keenan Arrison, who stars in the new South African feature film Angels: They Are Amongst Us, adding another remarkable performance to a career that continues to span acclaimed local and international productions. Directed by...
