by design@afda | Jul 8, 2026 | Alumni, News
AFDA proudly celebrates the achievement of 2025 Motion Picture Medium alumna Alia Khan Koumantarakis, who has been selected as one of the Top 24 contestants in Miss South Africa 2026, representing KwaZulu-Natal. A creative entrepreneur and emerging leader,...
by design@afda | Jun 23, 2026 | Alumni, Film School, News
AFDA is proud to celebrate the selection of two AFDA Johannesburg Honours graduation films for the official student programme of the 47th Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) 2026, one of Africa’s most prestigious film festivals. The festival will take place from...
by design@afda | Jun 17, 2026 | Alumni, News
AFDA proudly celebrates alumni Gugu Zuma-Ncube and Thuli Zuma, executive producers behind Netflix’s bold new South African drama series The Polygamist, which premiered globally on 12 June 2026. Produced by Stained Glass Productions, The Polygamist is a gripping...
by design@afda | Jun 11, 2026 | Alumni, News
AFDA alumna and acclaimed South African singer-songwriter Shekhinah has officially released her highly anticipated new project, Love on Repeat Volume 1, a four-track EP that further cements her place as one of the country’s most distinctive and emotionally resonant...
by design@afda | May 29, 2026 | Alumni, Awards, News
What began as a student collaboration at AFDA Johannesburg has evolved into a promising new production company. Founded by 2025 graduates Khaya Dube, Keano Mirando and Aphiwe Mdluli, Ellipsis Studios is already making its mark with multiple festival selections and...
by design@afda | May 14, 2026 | Alumni, Awards, News
AFDA is proud to celebrate the continued international success of alumnus Brendan Barnes, who recently won the prestigious Gold Tripod Award for Drama Series under $1 Million at the 2026 National Awards for Cinematography for his outstanding work on the GO! series....
