by design@afda | Sep 14, 2026 | Alumni, News
AFDA is proud to celebrate the international festival selection of From Vision to Screen, a documentary produced as part of AFDA alumna Nonhlanhla Mnisi’s Master of Fine Arts journey. The research-driven documentary explores the experiences of emerging filmmakers in...
by design@afda | Sep 11, 2026 | Alumni, News
AFDA Gqeberha alumnus Tristan Brown is making his mark on South Africa’s film industry, with his creative journey recently reaching a major milestone at the 2026 South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs). Tristan was part of the visual effects team on the...
by design@afda | Sep 2, 2026 | Alumni, News
For AFDA alumna Waldi Hoon, storytelling has never been confined to the screen. Today, the former cinematography student is using the creative skills she developed at AFDA to help transform how people understand and manage their wellbeing through health-tech company...
by design@afda | Aug 28, 2026 | Alumni, News
For AFDA alumna Rethabile “Retti” Ramaphakela, filmmaking was never simply about finding a place in the industry, it was about creating one. While still in her third year at AFDA in 2008, studying Motion Picture Medium with a focus on screenwriting and producing,...
by design@afda | Aug 25, 2026 | Alumni, Film School, News
AFDA alumnus Mandla N’s Black Brain Pictures has grown from a South African production company into a major force in African film and television, creating stories that resonate with audiences locally and around the world. For AFDA alumnus Mandla Ngcongwane, better...
by design@afda | Aug 25, 2026 | Alumni, News
AFDA proudly celebrates alumna Lethabo Mokgatle, who has been selected for the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans 2026, recognising her growing impact as a filmmaker, producer and advocate for socially conscious storytelling. At 31, Mokgatle is using film to...
