by design@afda | Oct 6, 2026 | Alumni, Film School, News
AFDA alumnus and award-winning writer and director Etienne Fourie is taking his storytelling into new worlds with the release of his latest novel, InterVille, arriving in bookstores and online from 1 October 2026 through Penguin Random House South Africa. Described as...
by design@afda | Sep 28, 2026 | Film School, News
Meet Jacques Cloete, AFDA Gqeberha’s Senior Lecturer in Editing and Directing and a filmmaker with a passion for stories that challenge convention. From award-winning shorts to genre-bending storytelling, Jacques uses film to explore identity, language, power and...
by design@afda | Sep 28, 2026 | Alumni, Film School, Learning Staff, News
AFDA – The No. 1 School for the Creative Economy – is proud to be the official Education Partner of the Soweto Film Market, which hosts the Soweto Film Festival from 2–4 October 2026. The partnership brings together education, industry and African storytelling,...
by design@afda | Sep 28, 2026 | Alumni, Film School, News
What began with two young filmmakers shooting township and rural weddings in Tlhabane, Rustenburg, has grown into OM Films, a Johannesburg-based production company working across film, television, commercials, music videos and branded content. Founded as a brand in...
by design@afda | Sep 9, 2026 | Film School, News
The African entertainment industry is experiencing a massive shift, and standing firmly at the wheel is AFDA alumnus Paul Buys. With over two decades of groundbreaking work spanning international award-winning films, gripping streaming series, and massive unscripted...
by design@afda | Aug 31, 2026 | Film School, News
AFDA Durban is celebrating another exciting festival achievement, with three student films showcasing the depth, diversity and creative ambition of its filmmaking talent at the Power24 International Film Festival, held in Durban from 21–23 August 2026. The selection...
