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Binge-watch AFDA 2024 Graduation Festival films

Binge-watch AFDA 2024 Graduation Festival films

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From AFDA student to AFDA CEO

From AFDA student to AFDA CEO

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Celebrating the Success of AFDA’s 2023 Graduation Films

Celebrating the Success of AFDA’s 2023 Graduation Films

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AFDA alumnus Vuyo Dabula wins National Film & TV Award

AFDA alumnus Vuyo Dabula wins National Film & TV Award

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The AFDA Graduation Festival 2024 – Showcasing the future stars of the Creative Economy

The AFDA Graduation Festival 2024 – Showcasing the future stars of the Creative Economy

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AFDA film Anguish wins Best Student Film at SAFTAs

AFDA film Anguish wins Best Student Film at SAFTAs

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AFDA students and alumni reign supreme at SAFTAs 2024

AFDA students and alumni reign supreme at SAFTAs 2024

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Good luck to all the AFDA students and alumni nominated at the SAFTAs

Good luck to all the AFDA students and alumni nominated at the SAFTAs

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AFDA film Warm on a hot-winning streak

AFDA film Warm on a hot-winning streak

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AFDA Geared for Greatness

AFDA Geared for Greatness

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13 nominations for AFDA alumni @ National Film & TV Awards South Africa

13 nominations for AFDA alumni @ National Film & TV Awards South Africa

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AFDA students and alumni receive over 50 nominations at SAFTAs 

AFDA students and alumni receive over 50 nominations at SAFTAs 

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AFDA Students and Alumni Triumph at SASC Visible Spectrum Awards

AFDA Students and Alumni Triumph at SASC Visible Spectrum Awards

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Big win for AFDA alumni at Silwerskermfees 

Big win for AFDA alumni at Silwerskermfees 

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AFDA alumnus Brett Michael Innes starts production on feature film “My F*k Marelize” 

AFDA alumnus Brett Michael Innes starts production on feature film “My F*k Marelize” 

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AFDA alumnus Motlatsi Mafatshe wins Royalty Soapie Award

AFDA alumnus Motlatsi Mafatshe wins Royalty Soapie Award

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AFDA ALUMNA MUNEERA SALLIES IN RACE FOR THE OSCARS

AFDA ALUMNA MUNEERA SALLIES IN RACE FOR THE OSCARS

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AFDA alumni set to shine at Silwerskermfees

AFDA alumni set to shine at Silwerskermfees

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AFDA joins FAME Week Africa 2024 as Official Education Partner

AFDA joins FAME Week Africa 2024 as Official Education Partner

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AFDA alumnus Adze Ugah strikes gold at Durban International Film Festival

AFDA alumnus Adze Ugah strikes gold at Durban International Film Festival

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AFDA film “Warm” wins at Durban International Film Festival

AFDA film “Warm” wins at Durban International Film Festival

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4 AFDA alumni nominated for the Royalty Soapie Awards

4 AFDA alumni nominated for the Royalty Soapie Awards

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AFDA graduation film “Cipher” wins Simon ‘Mabhuna’ Sabela award

AFDA graduation film “Cipher” wins Simon ‘Mabhuna’ Sabela award

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4 AFDA alumni in Mail and Guardian 200 Young South Africans 2024

4 AFDA alumni in Mail and Guardian 200 Young South Africans 2024

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Two AFDA 2023 graduation films selected to compete at the 45th Durban International Film Festival

Two AFDA 2023 graduation films selected to compete at the 45th Durban International Film Festival

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6 AFDA films selected to screen at RAW Film Festival Khayelitsha

6 AFDA films selected to screen at RAW Film Festival Khayelitsha

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6 AFDA films selected as quarter finalists at FAME Shorts Film Festival 2024

6 AFDA films selected as quarter finalists at FAME Shorts Film Festival 2024

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AFDA Experimental Festival 2024 – Showcasing African Creative Talent

AFDA Experimental Festival 2024 – Showcasing African Creative Talent

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2 AFDA films nominated at the Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards 2024

2 AFDA films nominated at the Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards 2024

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AFDA third year graduation film “Anguish” wins Sony Future Filmmaker Award in LA

AFDA third year graduation film “Anguish” wins Sony Future Filmmaker Award in LA

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Renowned Kenyan content creator “Crazy Kennar” chooses to study at AFDA  

Renowned Kenyan content creator “Crazy Kennar” chooses to study at AFDA  

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AFDA alumna Rethabile Ramaphakela creates new Netflix series How To Ruin Love: The Proposal

AFDA alumna Rethabile Ramaphakela creates new Netflix series How To Ruin Love: The Proposal

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AFDA alumnus Bongeziwe Mabandla wins Metro FM Music Award

AFDA alumnus Bongeziwe Mabandla wins Metro FM Music Award

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AFDA graduation film “Anguish” shortlisted for Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2024

AFDA graduation film “Anguish” shortlisted for Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2024

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4 AFDA alumni films at Durban FilmMart 2024 Official Project Selection

4 AFDA alumni films at Durban FilmMart 2024 Official Project Selection

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 It’s all happening at AFDA OPEN DAY | THIS SATURDAY, 20 April 2024! 

 It’s all happening at AFDA OPEN DAY | THIS SATURDAY, 20 April 2024! 

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AFDA alumni in key roles on film which inspired Beyoncé’s  “Cowboy Carter”  

AFDA alumni in key roles on film which inspired Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter”  

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AFDA alumnus hits No.1 spot on Netflix

AFDA alumnus hits No.1 spot on Netflix

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AFDA alumni direct Showmax Original Series Red Ink

AFDA alumni direct Showmax Original Series Red Ink

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Unleashing the beast, AFDA alumnus Tongayi Chirisa

Unleashing the beast, AFDA alumnus Tongayi Chirisa

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ABSA and Nedbank bank on AFDA BCom alumnus Given Masondo

ABSA and Nedbank bank on AFDA BCom alumnus Given Masondo

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AFDA alumni powerhouse couple create 52- episode M-Net series ‘Summertide’

AFDA alumni powerhouse couple create 52- episode M-Net series ‘Summertide’

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AFDA alumnus Norman Maake’s new movie ‘Inkabi’ hits Netflix worldwide soon

AFDA alumnus Norman Maake’s new movie ‘Inkabi’ hits Netflix worldwide soon

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The sky has no limit for AFDA alumna & author Jo Watson

The sky has no limit for AFDA alumna & author Jo Watson

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11 AFDA films selected to screen at Joburg Film Festival

11 AFDA films selected to screen at Joburg Film Festival

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AFDA students & alumni top Loeries Official Rankings 2023

AFDA students & alumni top Loeries Official Rankings 2023

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AFDA alumni create new Showmax Original Series

AFDA alumni create new Showmax Original Series

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AFDA films selected for the prestigious CILECT Prize 2024

AFDA films selected for the prestigious CILECT Prize 2024

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Bring on 2024 after a multi award-winning 2023 for AFDA students and alumni

Bring on 2024 after a multi award-winning 2023 for AFDA students and alumni

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An award winning start for AFDA film “Warm”

An award winning start for AFDA film “Warm”

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AFDA 2023 GRADUATION FILMS SELECTED TO TRAVEL WORLDWIDE

AFDA 2023 GRADUATION FILMS SELECTED TO TRAVEL WORLDWIDE

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BET Africa Presents BET Script to Screen, AFDA Edition; A Platform for Emerging Filmmakers

BET Africa Presents BET Script to Screen, AFDA Edition; A Platform for Emerging Filmmakers

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The AFDA Graduation Festival 2023 Showcase – Now Available Online For Viewing

The AFDA Graduation Festival 2023 Showcase – Now Available Online For Viewing

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AFDA alumnus Lindo Langa directed Trevor Noah Tourism Advert – Welcome to South Africa –

AFDA alumnus Lindo Langa directed Trevor Noah Tourism Advert – Welcome to South Africa –

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AFDA alumni nominated and hosting at SAMAs 2023

AFDA alumni nominated and hosting at SAMAs 2023

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The AFDA Graduation Festival 2023 – Showcasing the future leaders of the Creative Economy

The AFDA Graduation Festival 2023 – Showcasing the future leaders of the Creative Economy

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Back to back awards for AFDA alumnus Tsoanelo Moyo aka ‘Ah Mozisi’ @tsoanieskits at SA Social Media Awards

Back to back awards for AFDA alumnus Tsoanelo Moyo aka ‘Ah Mozisi’ @tsoanieskits at SA Social Media Awards

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AFDA alumni in key roles on award-winning film ‘Rise: The Siya Kolisi story’

AFDA alumni in key roles on award-winning film ‘Rise: The Siya Kolisi story’

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AFDA staff and alumni play key roles on highly anticipated MNet series Devil’s Peak

AFDA staff and alumni play key roles on highly anticipated MNet series Devil’s Peak

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Meet celebrated AFDA staff at Open Day

Meet celebrated AFDA staff at Open Day

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AFDA honours film “Winterslaap” wins GOLD at Loeries

AFDA honours film “Winterslaap” wins GOLD at Loeries

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AFDA alumni on award-winning streak

AFDA alumni on award-winning streak

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AFDA students and alumni scoop 13 awards at the SAFTAs

AFDA students and alumni scoop 13 awards at the SAFTAs

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To all the AFDA students, staff and alumni nominated for the SAFTAs – Wishing you all the Best

To all the AFDA students, staff and alumni nominated for the SAFTAs – Wishing you all the Best

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AFDA alumni behind the scenes on Showmax series “Outlaws”

AFDA alumni behind the scenes on Showmax series “Outlaws”

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AFDA alumna Evelyn Maruping excels in MTN Women in Digital Business Challenge

AFDA alumna Evelyn Maruping excels in MTN Women in Digital Business Challenge

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AFDA alumni involved in new deals, shows and movies for Netflix

AFDA alumni involved in new deals, shows and movies for Netflix

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AFDA alumni are big winners at 11th Silwerskermfees

AFDA alumni are big winners at 11th Silwerskermfees

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Meet the AFDA alumni Open Day Guest Speakers

Meet the AFDA alumni Open Day Guest Speakers

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AFDA alumni set to shine at kykNET Silwerskerm Film Festival

AFDA alumni set to shine at kykNET Silwerskerm Film Festival

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Nominations Galore for AFDA Staff, Students & Alumni at SAFTAs 2023

Nominations Galore for AFDA Staff, Students & Alumni at SAFTAs 2023

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AFDA win 2 awards at the Durban International Film Festival 2023

AFDA win 2 awards at the Durban International Film Festival 2023

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AFDA students and alumni win 3 awards at 10th Annual Simon ‘Mabhuna’ Sabela Awards

AFDA students and alumni win 3 awards at 10th Annual Simon ‘Mabhuna’ Sabela Awards

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AFDA 2022 graduation films making waves at film festivals

AFDA 2022 graduation films making waves at film festivals

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AFDA students and alumni scoop 12 Nominations at 10th Simon Mabhunu Sabela KZN Film and Television Awards

AFDA students and alumni scoop 12 Nominations at 10th Simon Mabhunu Sabela KZN Film and Television Awards

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Two AFDA films competing at Durban International Film Festival 2023

Two AFDA films competing at Durban International Film Festival 2023

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AFDA students take all three podium places @The South African Student Film Competition 2023

AFDA students take all three podium places @The South African Student Film Competition 2023

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AFDA alumna Chipo Zhou reflects on her conversation with President Obama

AFDA alumna Chipo Zhou reflects on her conversation with President Obama

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The AFDA Experimental Festival 2023 – watch online now!

The AFDA Experimental Festival 2023 – watch online now!

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AFDA Experimental Festival 2023: Showcasing African Creative Talent

AFDA Experimental Festival 2023: Showcasing African Creative Talent

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Giving back: AFDA alumni invest in next generation of creative talent

Giving back: AFDA alumni invest in next generation of creative talent

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The AFDA School of Business & Innovation graduates mean Business

The AFDA School of Business & Innovation graduates mean Business

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Unveiling the Business Savvy of AFDA Live Performance Alumni

Unveiling the Business Savvy of AFDA Live Performance Alumni

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AFDA alumna Ofentse Thinane is new SABC1 channel boss

AFDA alumna Ofentse Thinane is new SABC1 channel boss

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Meet the AFDA alumni pioneers at Gambit Films

Meet the AFDA alumni pioneers at Gambit Films

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AFDA alumnus Lemogang Tsipa is Shaka

AFDA alumnus Lemogang Tsipa is Shaka

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The South African State Theatre & Vusi’ Africa Announce Collaboration on a  Musical Adaptation of “Letters of Hope”

The South African State Theatre & Vusi’ Africa Announce Collaboration on a Musical Adaptation of “Letters of Hope”

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Meet Bachelor of Creative Writing Lecturer Liana Hassim

Meet Bachelor of Creative Writing Lecturer Liana Hassim

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Meet Tebogo Motaung; AFDA Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship Programme Co-Ordinator

Meet Tebogo Motaung; AFDA Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship Programme Co-Ordinator

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Meet AFDA Cape Town Higher Certificate Co-Ordinator Leopold Senekal

Meet AFDA Cape Town Higher Certificate Co-Ordinator Leopold Senekal

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Meet AFDA Live Performance lecturer Abduragman Adams

Meet AFDA Live Performance lecturer Abduragman Adams

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AFDA alumna Berenice Barbier wins Fleur du Cap Award and is nominated at Naledi Awards

AFDA alumna Berenice Barbier wins Fleur du Cap Award and is nominated at Naledi Awards

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Acclaimed AFDA Theatre Production Whistleblowers Hits the Big Stage

Acclaimed AFDA Theatre Production Whistleblowers Hits the Big Stage

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Meet AFDA Cape Town Motion Picture Programme Coordinator and Senior Lecturer – David Stein

Meet AFDA Cape Town Motion Picture Programme Coordinator and Senior Lecturer – David Stein

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AFDA alumni direct films on UNESCO X Netflix anthology “African Folktales, Reimagined”

AFDA alumni direct films on UNESCO X Netflix anthology “African Folktales, Reimagined”

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AFDA alumni lead the way on new Netflix series ‘Unseen’

AFDA alumni lead the way on new Netflix series ‘Unseen’

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Four AFDA films selected to screen at Reel to Reality Festival

Four AFDA films selected to screen at Reel to Reality Festival

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AFDA students, alumni and staff receive 4 nominations for 58th Fleur du Cap Awards

AFDA students, alumni and staff receive 4 nominations for 58th Fleur du Cap Awards

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Let’s celebrate AFDA alumnus Tsoanelo Moyo aka ‘Ah Mozisi’ @tsoanieskits

Let’s celebrate AFDA alumnus Tsoanelo Moyo aka ‘Ah Mozisi’ @tsoanieskits

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‘The Fragile King’ by Student Oscar award winner, Tristan Holmes, screening at Film Mondays at AFDA

‘The Fragile King’ by Student Oscar award winner, Tristan Holmes, screening at Film Mondays at AFDA

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Meet social media sensation Ethan “Bob” McKay

Meet social media sensation Ethan “Bob” McKay

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3 AFDA films selected for the CILECT Prize 2023

3 AFDA films selected for the CILECT Prize 2023

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AFDA alumni launch IYABUYA iPOPArt Festival

AFDA alumni launch IYABUYA iPOPArt Festival

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3 AFDA honours films selected to screen at Joburg Film Festival.

3 AFDA honours films selected to screen at Joburg Film Festival.

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AFDA Johannesburg, Goethe-Institut and SACOMM launch film screening series

AFDA Johannesburg, Goethe-Institut and SACOMM launch film screening series

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Riky Rick’s Cotton Fest Awards 3 AFDA Students Bursaries

Riky Rick’s Cotton Fest Awards 3 AFDA Students Bursaries

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Stellar award-winning 2022 for AFDA

Stellar award-winning 2022 for AFDA

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The annual AFDA Online Graduation Festival goes live!!!

The annual AFDA Online Graduation Festival goes live!!!

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The annual AFDA Graduation Festival 2022 – Showcasing the future of the Creative Economy

The annual AFDA Graduation Festival 2022 – Showcasing the future of the Creative Economy

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AFDA alumnus Fabian Medea’s film ‘Wild is The Wind’  blows hot on Netflix

AFDA alumnus Fabian Medea’s film ‘Wild is The Wind’  blows hot on Netflix

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AFDA’s first Artist in Residence Vusi Africa is king at 18th AMA Awards

AFDA’s first Artist in Residence Vusi Africa is king at 18th AMA Awards

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AFDA alumni share Best Actor Award at International Pan African Film Festival in Cannes

AFDA alumni share Best Actor Award at International Pan African Film Festival in Cannes

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AFDA honours film “Delville Wood” wins at Loerie Awards

AFDA honours film “Delville Wood” wins at Loerie Awards

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AFDA lecturer Abduragman Adams receives Ministerial Award

AFDA lecturer Abduragman Adams receives Ministerial Award

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AFDA alumni star in new Showmax/Canal+ fantasy series Blood Psalms

AFDA alumni star in new Showmax/Canal+ fantasy series Blood Psalms

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AFDA OPEN DAY Saturday 15 October

AFDA OPEN DAY Saturday 15 October

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AFDA Masters student and lecturer’s film Surviving Gaza receives 13 nominations at Africa Movie Academy Awards

AFDA Masters student and lecturer’s film Surviving Gaza receives 13 nominations at Africa Movie Academy Awards

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New Netflix series shot by AFDA alumni Motheo Moeng & Kabelo Thathe

New Netflix series shot by AFDA alumni Motheo Moeng & Kabelo Thathe

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AFDA alumnus Mandla N reaps rewards at SAFTAs

AFDA alumnus Mandla N reaps rewards at SAFTAs

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AFDA alumni win 21 Golden Horns at SAFTAs 2022

AFDA alumni win 21 Golden Horns at SAFTAs 2022

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AFDA alumnus Chris Langa stars in Hollywood blockbuster film Beast

AFDA alumnus Chris Langa stars in Hollywood blockbuster film Beast

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AFDA alumnus Shekinah wins Best Pop Album award at SAMAs

AFDA alumnus Shekinah wins Best Pop Album award at SAMAs

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Trending Netflix series Justice Served directed and shot by AFDA alumni

Trending Netflix series Justice Served directed and shot by AFDA alumni

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AFDA Open Day 27 August 2022

AFDA Open Day 27 August 2022

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AFDA Dean Diaan Lawrenson stars in first Afrikaans Netflix series Ludik

AFDA Dean Diaan Lawrenson stars in first Afrikaans Netflix series Ludik

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AFDA alumnus King Shaft wins Best South African Feature Film award at Durban International Film Festival

AFDA alumnus King Shaft wins Best South African Feature Film award at Durban International Film Festival

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AFDA student film wins at Durban International Film Festival

AFDA student film wins at Durban International Film Festival

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AFDA staff, students and alumni bag 6 Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards

AFDA staff, students and alumni bag 6 Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards

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AFDA students and alumni receive astonishing record-breaking 64 nominations at SAFTAs 2022

AFDA students and alumni receive astonishing record-breaking 64 nominations at SAFTAs 2022

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AFDA students & alumni riding the wave at Durban International Film Festival 2022

AFDA students & alumni riding the wave at Durban International Film Festival 2022

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Oscar winner Phumi Morare,  joins AFDA students at AFDA script camp

Oscar winner Phumi Morare, joins AFDA students at AFDA script camp

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AFDA student Vusi Africa selected in Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans

AFDA student Vusi Africa selected in Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans

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AFDA JHB Honours Live Performance wins Standard Bank Ovation Award at NAF! 

AFDA JHB Honours Live Performance wins Standard Bank Ovation Award at NAF! 

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AFDA’s Bachelor of Creative Writing degree pens new chapter

AFDA’s Bachelor of Creative Writing degree pens new chapter

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AFDA JOHANNESBURG EXPERIMENTAL FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

AFDA JOHANNESBURG EXPERIMENTAL FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

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AFDA DURBAN EXPERIMENTAL FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

AFDA DURBAN EXPERIMENTAL FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

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AFDA GQEBERHA EXPERIMENTAL FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

AFDA GQEBERHA EXPERIMENTAL FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

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AFDA CAPE TOWN EXPERIMENTAL FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

AFDA CAPE TOWN EXPERIMENTAL FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

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AFDA alumni Shekhinah & Mikhale Jones receive SAMA nominations

AFDA alumni Shekhinah & Mikhale Jones receive SAMA nominations

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YOUNG CREATIVE TALENT ON SHOW AT THE ANNUAL AFDA EXPERIMENTAL FESTIVAL

YOUNG CREATIVE TALENT ON SHOW AT THE ANNUAL AFDA EXPERIMENTAL FESTIVAL

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AFDA alumnus Lemogang Tsipa cast to play Zulu warrior king in Shaka ILembe

AFDA alumnus Lemogang Tsipa cast to play Zulu warrior king in Shaka ILembe

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AFDA alumnus Thabo Malema wins at 17th Naledi Theatre Awards

AFDA alumnus Thabo Malema wins at 17th Naledi Theatre Awards

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AFDA alumnus Ofentse Mwase shoots Netflix film “Collision”

AFDA alumnus Ofentse Mwase shoots Netflix film “Collision”

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AFDA 2021 graduation film “Where is Mr Adams?” gets global recognition

AFDA 2021 graduation film “Where is Mr Adams?” gets global recognition

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Celebrating entrepreneurship with AFDA alumni production company founders

Celebrating entrepreneurship with AFDA alumni production company founders

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Young, gifted and killing it – AFDA alumnus Benny Afroe

Young, gifted and killing it – AFDA alumnus Benny Afroe

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AFDA alumni receive 6 nominations @ The Naledi Theatre Awards

AFDA alumni receive 6 nominations @ The Naledi Theatre Awards

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Celebrating entrepreneurship with AFDA alumni production company founders

Celebrating entrepreneurship with AFDA alumni production company founders

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AFDA alumnus Travis Taute’s debut feature film INDEMNITY receives global praise

AFDA alumnus Travis Taute’s debut feature film INDEMNITY receives global praise

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Hear from Oscar-winner Tristan Holmes at AFDA Open Day

Hear from Oscar-winner Tristan Holmes at AFDA Open Day

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Meet digital content creator Paballo “Mam’ K” Kgware at AFDA Durban Open Day

Meet digital content creator Paballo “Mam’ K” Kgware at AFDA Durban Open Day

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AFDA alumni win big at Kyknet Silwerskerm Festival 2022

AFDA alumni win big at Kyknet Silwerskerm Festival 2022

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AFDA alumnus Siya Mayola wins at 57th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards

AFDA alumnus Siya Mayola wins at 57th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards

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Meet AFDA’s Award-Winning Deans at Open Day

Meet AFDA’s Award-Winning Deans at Open Day

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AFDA alumnus Walter Mzengi wins Netflix X UNESCO  ‘African Folktales, Reimagined’ Short Film Competition

AFDA alumnus Walter Mzengi wins Netflix X UNESCO  ‘African Folktales, Reimagined’ Short Film Competition

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AFDA alumnus Jamie-Lee Sexton launches her new album “Medicine Woman”

AFDA alumnus Jamie-Lee Sexton launches her new album “Medicine Woman”

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AFDA celebrates 4 nominations at Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards 2022

AFDA celebrates 4 nominations at Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards 2022

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AFDA aluma Liese Kuhn’s debut feature film wins at JETS Initiative 2022

AFDA aluma Liese Kuhn’s debut feature film wins at JETS Initiative 2022

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AFDA alumni amongst Top 21 Emerging Filmmakers Shortlisted for Netflix & UNESCO Competition

AFDA alumni amongst Top 21 Emerging Filmmakers Shortlisted for Netflix & UNESCO Competition

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2 SA Television Productions to be screened at the International Public Television Conference – (INPUT)!

2 SA Television Productions to be screened at the International Public Television Conference – (INPUT)!

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AFDA lecturer Naledi Bogacwi’s new film ‘Surviving Gaza’ to premiere on eMedia’s eVOD

AFDA lecturer Naledi Bogacwi’s new film ‘Surviving Gaza’ to premiere on eMedia’s eVOD

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May You Rest In Peace

May You Rest In Peace

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AFDA students and alumni are sure to shine at kykNET Silwerskerm Film Festival

AFDA students and alumni are sure to shine at kykNET Silwerskerm Film Festival

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AFDA STUDENTS & ALUMNI AWARDED TOP SPOTS IN 2021 LOERIES OFFICIAL RANKINGS

AFDA STUDENTS & ALUMNI AWARDED TOP SPOTS IN 2021 LOERIES OFFICIAL RANKINGS

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Three AFDA 2021 Graduations films selected for prestigious CILECT PRIZE 2022

Three AFDA 2021 Graduations films selected for prestigious CILECT PRIZE 2022

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AFDA film “The Prey” selected as Quarter-Finalist @ New York International Film Awards

AFDA film “The Prey” selected as Quarter-Finalist @ New York International Film Awards

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AFDA x CILECT: Opening up international study opportunities for students

AFDA x CILECT: Opening up international study opportunities for students

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AFDA 2021 GRADUATION FILMS SELECTED TO TRAVEL WORLDWIDE

AFDA 2021 GRADUATION FILMS SELECTED TO TRAVEL WORLDWIDE

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Acclaimed actor David Dennis appointed as AFDA Johannesburg Dean

Acclaimed actor David Dennis appointed as AFDA Johannesburg Dean

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AFDA Graduation Festival Awards Winners 2021

AFDA Graduation Festival Awards Winners 2021

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AFDA, as part of STADIO HOLDINGS, sets to award its postgraduate students with shares in the business

AFDA, as part of STADIO HOLDINGS, sets to award its postgraduate students with shares in the business

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The AFDA Graduation Festival 2021 – Showcasing Young African Talent

The AFDA Graduation Festival 2021 – Showcasing Young African Talent

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Don’t miss out on the Registration Day – 20 November

Don’t miss out on the Registration Day – 20 November

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AFDA alumni win Best Short Film Award at the Rustenberg Film Festival

AFDA alumni win Best Short Film Award at the Rustenberg Film Festival

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AFDA film wins Best Diaspora Film at the Bioskop Zimbabwe Short Film Competition

AFDA film wins Best Diaspora Film at the Bioskop Zimbabwe Short Film Competition

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AFDA alumni nominated at the African Social Entertainment Awards 2021

AFDA alumni nominated at the African Social Entertainment Awards 2021

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AFDA film “The Extraordinary Super-Now” wins 3 awards at 2021 Loeries

AFDA film “The Extraordinary Super-Now” wins 3 awards at 2021 Loeries

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AFDA community play key role on Oscar winning student film

AFDA community play key role on Oscar winning student film

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AFDA staff, students and alumni bag 16 nominations at 9th Simon “Mabhunu” Sabela KZN Film and Television Awards

AFDA staff, students and alumni bag 16 nominations at 9th Simon “Mabhunu” Sabela KZN Film and Television Awards

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Three AFDA students nominated @ 2021 Fleur Du Cap Awards

Three AFDA students nominated @ 2021 Fleur Du Cap Awards

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The AFDA Book Goes Live

The AFDA Book Goes Live

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 AFDA film “The Extraordinary Super-Now” receives 7 nominations @ Loeries 2021

 AFDA film “The Extraordinary Super-Now” receives 7 nominations @ Loeries 2021

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Meet AFDA Cape Town Open Day Guest Speaker NANCY SEKHOKOANE

Meet AFDA Cape Town Open Day Guest Speaker NANCY SEKHOKOANE

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Meet AFDA Johannesburg Open Day Guest Speaker MELISSA NAYIMULI

Meet AFDA Johannesburg Open Day Guest Speaker MELISSA NAYIMULI

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Meet AFDA Durban Open Day Guest Speaker KATISHCKA KIARA

Meet AFDA Durban Open Day Guest Speaker KATISHCKA KIARA

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AFDA X NETFLIX POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

AFDA X NETFLIX POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

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MALEHLOKA HLALELE ‘MALEH’ DROPS 4TH AFRO POP ALBUM ‘TONES OF THE QUEEN’

MALEHLOKA HLALELE ‘MALEH’ DROPS 4TH AFRO POP ALBUM ‘TONES OF THE QUEEN’

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FOUR AFDA FILMS SELECTED @ JOZI FILM FESTIVAL

FOUR AFDA FILMS SELECTED @ JOZI FILM FESTIVAL

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ALUMNI OF THE WEEK # 170 LUNTU MASIZA

ALUMNI OF THE WEEK # 170 LUNTU MASIZA

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ALUMNI OF THE WEEK # 169 SIMON BEESLEY

ALUMNI OF THE WEEK # 169 SIMON BEESLEY

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ALUMNI OF THE WEEK # 168 KHOTSO MOEKETSI

ALUMNI OF THE WEEK # 168 KHOTSO MOEKETSI

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ALUMNI OF THE WEEK #167 NANCY SEKHOKOANE

ALUMNI OF THE WEEK #167 NANCY SEKHOKOANE

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AFDA CAPE TOWN HYBRID GRAD FEST SCHEDULE 2020

AFDA CAPE TOWN HYBRID GRAD FEST SCHEDULE 2020

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AFDA ALUMNUS SIMON BEESLEY – A CUT ABOVE THE REST

AFDA ALUMNUS SIMON BEESLEY – A CUT ABOVE THE REST

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AFDA ALUMNUS JORDY SANK WINS BEST SA DOCUMENTARY FILM AWARD AT DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

AFDA ALUMNUS JORDY SANK WINS BEST SA DOCUMENTARY FILM AWARD AT DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

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AFDA ALUMNI STAR AT SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS 2021

AFDA ALUMNI STAR AT SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS 2021

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YOUNG AFRICAN CREATIVE TALENT ON SHOW AT THE ANNUAL AFDA EXPERIMENTAL FESTIVAL 2021

YOUNG AFRICAN CREATIVE TALENT ON SHOW AT THE ANNUAL AFDA EXPERIMENTAL FESTIVAL 2021

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AFDA LECTURER KAMOGELO MATSOSO WINS SUNDAY WORLD UNSUNG HEROES AWARD

AFDA LECTURER KAMOGELO MATSOSO WINS SUNDAY WORLD UNSUNG HEROES AWARD

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AFDA ALUMNI SHINE WITH 13 GOLDEN HORN AWARDS AT SAFTAS 2021

AFDA ALUMNI SHINE WITH 13 GOLDEN HORN AWARDS AT SAFTAS 2021

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TWO AFDA FILMS SELECTED AS FINALISTS @ THE FLATNESS FILM AWARDS

TWO AFDA FILMS SELECTED AS FINALISTS @ THE FLATNESS FILM AWARDS

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AFDA ALUMNI PICK UP 4 NOMINATIONS AT SAMA’S

AFDA ALUMNI PICK UP 4 NOMINATIONS AT SAMA’S

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AFDA ALUMNI BAG 48 NOMINATIONS @ SAFTA’S 2021

AFDA ALUMNI BAG 48 NOMINATIONS @ SAFTA’S 2021

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IMAGINE BEING ABLE TO SAY – WE WON THE OSCAR

IMAGINE BEING ABLE TO SAY – WE WON THE OSCAR

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3 AFDA 2020 GRADUATION FILMS IN RACE FOR THE OSCAR

3 AFDA 2020 GRADUATION FILMS IN RACE FOR THE OSCAR

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SIMON “MABHUNU” SABELA, AWARD STATUE UNVEILED AT AFDA DURBAN

SIMON “MABHUNU” SABELA, AWARD STATUE UNVEILED AT AFDA DURBAN

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AFDA ANIMATION FILM HADEDA CONTINUES ITS SUCCESSFUL MIGRATION

AFDA ANIMATION FILM HADEDA CONTINUES ITS SUCCESSFUL MIGRATION

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AFDA BRAG – THE SAFTA PODIUM IS HOME TO OUR ALUMNI CINEMATOGRAPHERS

AFDA BRAG – THE SAFTA PODIUM IS HOME TO OUR ALUMNI CINEMATOGRAPHERS

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AFDA ALUMNUS AND COLOURIST KYLE STROEBEL ON OSCAR NOMINATION FOR MY OCTOPUS TEACHER

AFDA ALUMNUS AND COLOURIST KYLE STROEBEL ON OSCAR NOMINATION FOR MY OCTOPUS TEACHER

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AFDA ALUMNUS RYAN KRUGER – BREAKING THE LOCAL MOVIE MOULD… WITH DEBUT FEATURE FILM FRIED BARRY

AFDA ALUMNUS RYAN KRUGER – BREAKING THE LOCAL MOVIE MOULD… WITH DEBUT FEATURE FILM FRIED BARRY

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AFDA BRAG – OUR MULTI-TALENTED TELEVISION STARS

AFDA BRAG – OUR MULTI-TALENTED TELEVISION STARS

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AFDA BRAG OUR STAR-STUDDED CAST

AFDA BRAG OUR STAR-STUDDED CAST

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AFDA ALUMNI HIGHLY RATED IN LOERIES OFFICIAL RANKINGS 2020

AFDA ALUMNI HIGHLY RATED IN LOERIES OFFICIAL RANKINGS 2020

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AFDA BIG BRAG OUR OSCAR ACADEMY AWARDS FILM CREW

AFDA BIG BRAG OUR OSCAR ACADEMY AWARDS FILM CREW

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AFDA FILMS SELECTED FOR THE CILECT PRIZE 2021

AFDA FILMS SELECTED FOR THE CILECT PRIZE 2021

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AFDA 2020 GRADUATION FILMS SELECTED TO TRAVEL WORLDWIDE

AFDA 2020 GRADUATION FILMS SELECTED TO TRAVEL WORLDWIDE

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THE ANNUAL AFDA ONLINE GRADUATION FESTIVAL VIEWED IN 60 COUNTRIES

THE ANNUAL AFDA ONLINE GRADUATION FESTIVAL VIEWED IN 60 COUNTRIES

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AFDA PORT ELIZABETH HYBRID GRAD FEST SCHEDULE

AFDA PORT ELIZABETH HYBRID GRAD FEST SCHEDULE

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THE AFDA HYBRID GRADUATION FESTIVAL 2020 – SHOWCASING AFRICAN TALENT

THE AFDA HYBRID GRADUATION FESTIVAL 2020 – SHOWCASING AFRICAN TALENT

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AFDA JOHANNESBURG HYBRID GRAD FEST SCHEDULE 2020

AFDA JOHANNESBURG HYBRID GRAD FEST SCHEDULE 2020

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AFDA CAPE TOWN HYBRID GRAD FEST SCHEDULE 2020

AFDA CAPE TOWN HYBRID GRAD FEST SCHEDULE 2020

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AFDA ALUMNI FILMS NOMINATED FOR 17 AFRICA MOVIE ACADEMY AWARDS

AFDA ALUMNI FILMS NOMINATED FOR 17 AFRICA MOVIE ACADEMY AWARDS

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AFDA ALUMNA FAITH RIYANO WINS DFA DOCLOVE CITIZEN JOURNALIST AWARD

AFDA ALUMNA FAITH RIYANO WINS DFA DOCLOVE CITIZEN JOURNALIST AWARD

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THE AFDA HYBRID GRAD FEST 2020 GOES LIVE TONIGHT

THE AFDA HYBRID GRAD FEST 2020 GOES LIVE TONIGHT

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AFDA ALUMNUS JARRYD DUTHOIT WINS LOERIES YOUNG CREATIVES AWARD

AFDA ALUMNUS JARRYD DUTHOIT WINS LOERIES YOUNG CREATIVES AWARD

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TWO AFDA ALUMNI FILMS IN RACE FOR THE OSCARS 2021

TWO AFDA ALUMNI FILMS IN RACE FOR THE OSCARS 2021

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AFDA ALUMNI IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NETFLIX LAUNCH EPISODIC CONTENT DEVELOPMENT LAB

AFDA ALUMNI IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NETFLIX LAUNCH EPISODIC CONTENT DEVELOPMENT LAB

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NINE AFDA FILMS SELECTED FOR KUKASTREAM ONLINE AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL

NINE AFDA FILMS SELECTED FOR KUKASTREAM ONLINE AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL

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AFDA FILM “IN SIGHT” GOES BIG IN JAPAN

AFDA FILM “IN SIGHT” GOES BIG IN JAPAN

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AFDA FILM “HADEDA” SELECTED AS FINALIST AT LAGOS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ANIMATION

AFDA FILM “HADEDA” SELECTED AS FINALIST AT LAGOS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ANIMATION

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AFDA ALUMNI BRING BACK THE DRIVE-IN THEATRE WITH A DIFFERENCE

AFDA ALUMNI BRING BACK THE DRIVE-IN THEATRE WITH A DIFFERENCE

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MEET BUSINESS INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ALUMNA MBALIYEKHETHELO KUMALO

MEET BUSINESS INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ALUMNA MBALIYEKHETHELO KUMALO

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AFDA HONOURS FILM “KANYE KANYE” SELECTED FOR FLICKERFEST 30 YEAR CELEBRATION

AFDA HONOURS FILM “KANYE KANYE” SELECTED FOR FLICKERFEST 30 YEAR CELEBRATION

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AFDA INTRODUCES BCOM IN BUSINESS INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ON THEIR PORT ELIZABETH CAMPUS FOR 2021

AFDA INTRODUCES BCOM IN BUSINESS INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ON THEIR PORT ELIZABETH CAMPUS FOR 2021

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AFDA HONOURS FILM “LEFA” SELECTED AT PRESTIGIOUS POITIER FILM FESTIVAL

AFDA HONOURS FILM “LEFA” SELECTED AT PRESTIGIOUS POITIER FILM FESTIVAL

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TWO AFDA FILMS ON THE PODIUM @ AFRICA FILM FOR IMPACT FESTIVAL (AFFIF)

TWO AFDA FILMS ON THE PODIUM @ AFRICA FILM FOR IMPACT FESTIVAL (AFFIF)

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MEET AFDA ALUMNA FLAVIA MOTSISI AT THE AFDA ONLINE OPEN DAY

MEET AFDA ALUMNA FLAVIA MOTSISI AT THE AFDA ONLINE OPEN DAY

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AFDA ALUMNI FILMS WIN FOUR MAJOR AWARDS AT THE DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

AFDA ALUMNI FILMS WIN FOUR MAJOR AWARDS AT THE DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

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AFDA HONOURS FILM WINS TWO AWARDS AT JOZI FILM FESTIVAL 2020

AFDA HONOURS FILM WINS TWO AWARDS AT JOZI FILM FESTIVAL 2020

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AFDA HONOURS FILM “THULILE” WINS TWO SIMON “MABHUNU” SABELA AWARDS

AFDA HONOURS FILM “THULILE” WINS TWO SIMON “MABHUNU” SABELA AWARDS

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AFDA LAUNCH NEW CUTTING EDGE BACHELOR OF CREATIVE WRITING DEGREE COURSE FOR 2021

AFDA LAUNCH NEW CUTTING EDGE BACHELOR OF CREATIVE WRITING DEGREE COURSE FOR 2021

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“BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID.”

“BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID.”

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AFDA DURBAN HEAD OF BUSINESS INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL RELEASES 8TH STUDIO ALBUM

AFDA DURBAN HEAD OF BUSINESS INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL RELEASES 8TH STUDIO ALBUM

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AFDA STAFF AND ALUMNI TO HAUNT DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL WITH THE “TOKOLOSHE – THE CALLING”

AFDA STAFF AND ALUMNI TO HAUNT DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL WITH THE “TOKOLOSHE – THE CALLING”

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AFDA ALUMNA JENINE COLLOCOTT WINS AT 55TH FLEUR DU CAP AWARDS

AFDA ALUMNA JENINE COLLOCOTT WINS AT 55TH FLEUR DU CAP AWARDS

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AFDA PORT ELIZABETH STUDENTS AND STAFF WIN AWARDS AT PEMADS

AFDA PORT ELIZABETH STUDENTS AND STAFF WIN AWARDS AT PEMADS

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