by design@afda | Oct 16, 2026 | Alumni, Film School, News
AFDA alumnus Darren Gordon has turned a passion for filmmaking into a career at the heart of South Africa’s commercial film industry. As Executive Producer and Co-Owner of They Films, Gordon is part of a Johannesburg- and Cape Town-based production company producing...
by design@afda | Oct 16, 2026 | Alumni, Film School, News
AFDA alumni Rethabile Ramaphakela, Lwazi Mvusi, Tongai Furusa and Kabelo Thathe contribute to the highly anticipated South African romantic comedy, showcasing the talent behind the country’s thriving film industry. AFDA alumni are making their mark behind the scenes...
by design@afda | Oct 13, 2026 | Alumni, Film School, News
AFDA proudly celebrates alumna Xolile Tshabalala, who returns to the screen as the formidable Khanyi Adesina, the central heroine of Netflix’s South African drama Blood Legacy, now in its highly anticipated second season. Tshabalala is at the heart of the gripping...
by design@afda | Oct 12, 2026 | Film School, News
AFDA’s experimental film Tomasi, written and directed by student filmmaker Portia Ncwane, continues to gain festival recognition, with selections at the 12th Botho Heritage Festival 2026 and the International Township TV and Film Festival (ITTFF). The film’s growing...
by design@afda | Oct 12, 2026 | Alumni, Film School, News
From award-winning filmmaker to recognised creative leader, AFDA alumnus Jordy Sank has been named the 2026 Forty Under 40 Achiever in the Theatre and Arts category. The recognition celebrates young South African leaders who are making an exceptional impact in their...
by design@afda | Oct 12, 2026 | Alumni, Film School, News
For AFDA alumnus Danie Bester, a passion for storytelling has grown into one of South Africa’s most established independent film production companies. Founded by Bester in 2004, The Film Factory has become a recognised force in the local film industry, developing,...
