by design@afda | Sep 2, 2026 | Alumni, News
For AFDA alumna Waldi Hoon, storytelling has never been confined to the screen. Today, the former cinematography student is using the creative skills she developed at AFDA to help transform how people understand and manage their wellbeing through health-tech company...
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...
by design@afda | Aug 28, 2026 | Alumni, News
For AFDA alumna Rethabile “Retti” Ramaphakela, filmmaking was never simply about finding a place in the industry, it was about creating one. While still in her third year at AFDA in 2008, studying Motion Picture Medium with a focus on screenwriting and producing,...
by design@afda | Aug 25, 2026 | Alumni, Film School, News
AFDA alumnus Mandla N’s Black Brain Pictures has grown from a South African production company into a major force in African film and television, creating stories that resonate with audiences locally and around the world. For AFDA alumnus Mandla Ngcongwane, better...
by design@afda | Aug 25, 2026 | Alumni, News
AFDA proudly celebrates alumna Lethabo Mokgatle, who has been selected for the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans 2026, recognising her growing impact as a filmmaker, producer and advocate for socially conscious storytelling. At 31, Mokgatle is using film to...
