by design@afda | Jul 15, 2026 | Awards, Film School, News
AFDA proudly celebrates the international success of The Monster, an experimental documentary created by third-year AFDA Johannesburg students, which has been recognised among the Top Three Best Student Films at the Athens International Monthly Film Festival. The...
by design@afda | Jul 8, 2026 | Alumni, Awards, News
AFDA proudly celebrates the international success of Amazeze (Fleas), written and directed by AFDA alumnus Jordy Sank, which has been awarded Best Short Film at the 2026 Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), one of Africa’s most respected film festivals....
by design@afda | Jun 19, 2026 | Awards, News
AFDA Cape Town third-year Motion Picture student Alexa Keira Julies is proving that creative excellence knows no boundaries. While pursuing her studies in Character Design and Styling and Production Design, Alexa has simultaneously achieved remarkable success in the...
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 15, 2026 | Awards, Film School, News
AFDA is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of the AFDA Johannesburg Honours film Tlhaho Ya Mosadi, directed by Naledi Galane, which won the award for Best Indigenous Language Film (South Africa) at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice...
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....
