by EarleH@afda.co.za | Jul 21, 2025 | News
Simon Pienaar is a filmmaker, educator, and creative leader born and raised in Gqeberha. With both parents having served as university lecturers, education and creativity were embedded in his upbringing. After graduating from Nelson Mandela University, Simon spent...
by EarleH@afda.co.za | Jul 18, 2025 | Film School, News
AFDA and Controluce have built a long-standing partnership supporting the annual Italian Film Focus at the Labia Cinema in Cape Town. A vital element of this collaboration has been the regular visits of Italian directors, actors, and producers to AFDA campuses, where...
by EarleH@afda.co.za | Jul 18, 2025 | Film School, Learning Staff, News
AFDA Durban’s senior film lecturer, Richard Green, stands as one of South Africa’s most influential film practitioners. He played key roles in major productions like Spud, District 9, Otelo Burning, and served as assistant director on Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. As...
by EarleH@afda.co.za | Jul 16, 2025 | Film School, Learning Staff, News
Lungelo Kuzwayo, Senior Lecturer in Directing at AFDA Johannesburg, exemplifies the synergy between academic mentorship and active industry engagement. His dual roles not only enrich the educational experience of his students but also keep him at the forefront of...
by EarleH@afda.co.za | Jul 11, 2025 | Alumni, Film School, News
AFDA alumni continue to shine on the local and international stage, this time making a powerful showing at the prestigious Durban International Film Festival (DIFF). As Africa’s longest-running and most significant film festival, DIFF, presented by the Centre for...
