by design@afda | Oct 20, 2026 | Alumni, Awards, News, School of Live Performance
AFDA Cape Town is celebrating the achievement of Live Performance alumnus Aaron Friedlein, who has been nominated in the Outstanding Student category at the On Air Awards, recognising students who contributed to the 2025 On Air global student broadcast. Organised by...
by design@afda | Jul 24, 2026 | Alumni, Awards, News
AFDA proudly celebrates four outstanding nominations received by its alumni at the 2026 Silwerskerm Awards for Film and Television, once again highlighting the exceptional talent that continues to shape South Africa’s screen industry. The nominations recognise...
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...
