by design@afda | Sep 11, 2025 | News, School of Live Performance, Staff
Lara Bye’s artistic journey began in childhood, when her mother instilled a love for culture by taking her to film festivals, plays, outdoor jazz concerts, and other artistic events. Those early experiences sparked a lifelong devotion to storytelling and the...
by design@afda | Jun 25, 2025 | Creative Writing School, News, Staff
AFDA Johannesburg’s third-year Bachelor of Creative Writing students recently held their Story Reads, a key milestone in finalising their short stories for two Digital Anthologies, launched at this year’s AFDA Experimental Festival. To elevate the experience, esteemed...
by EarleH@afda.co.za | Mar 29, 2023 | News, Staff
“I don’t think I’ve ever worked in such a dynamic and stimulating environment. And what an exciting time to be working in creative higher education! Every time I step into a classroom, I’m inspired by the passion and energy of our students and dedicated learning...
by EarleH@afda.co.za | Aug 12, 2022 | News, Staff
Netflix will launch its first streaming television Afrikaans series on the 26 August. The series, called Ludik, created and written by AFDA Johannesburg alumni, Paul Buys and Annemarie van Basten, is a racy, skop, skiet en donder six-part series featuring South...
by EarleH@afda.co.za | Jul 29, 2022 | Alumni, News, Staff
Winners of the ninth Simon “Mabhunu” Sabela KZN Film and Television Awards were announced during the annual Durban International Film Festival on July 23 and AFDA staff, students and alumni walked off with 6 awards after being nominated for 16. AFDA Cape Town honours...
by EarleH@afda.co.za | Jul 13, 2022 | Film School, News, Staff
You’ve heard her name by now. Phumi Morare, the South African woman who won Gold last year at the Student Academy Awards for Best Short Film Narrative, going up against the finest student filmmakers in the USA, and from around the world. AFDA...
