by design@afda | Oct 14, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News
AFDA alumna Karlé Briedenhann’s journey into the world of performance began at AFDA Cape Town, where she pursued a B.A. in Live Performance. Her talent was evident as she graduated on the Dean’s List and earned the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in...
by design@afda | Oct 14, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News
AFDA is proud to announce that AFDA alumna Jamie-Lee Sexton won the Pop Artist of the Year Award at the Basadi in Music Awards held in Johannesburg recently. Jamie-Lee has been making waves in the SA music industry, with performances that have thrilled her audiences....
by design@afda | Oct 2, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News
AFDA alumnus Richard Finn Gregory, has gained international acclaim with his four-part documentary series School Ties, which has been nominated for Best Documentary at the 2025 International Emmy Awards. The series, directed by Richard and produced by the acclaimed...
by design@afda | Oct 1, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News
AFDA is proud to announce that the National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa has selected The Heart is a Muscle as the country’s official submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards. The Heart is a Muscle was written...
by EarleH@afda.co.za | Aug 29, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News
AFDA is proud to announce that its alumni have once again excelled at the prestigious Silwerskermfees 2025, walking away with top honours in film, acting, and editing categories. Best Feature Film was awarded to The Heart Is a Muscle, produced by AFDA alumni Adam Thal...
by EarleH@afda.co.za | Aug 27, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News
AFDA is proud to celebrate the success of alumna Muneera Sallies, the director of the film Old Righteous Blues which was awarded Best Outstanding Film Fiction at the prestigious 2025 National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA). The awards ceremony, hosted by the...
