by design@afda | May 16, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News
AFDA is proud to announce that AFDA alumnus and founder of 1410th Digital Film, Tongai Furusa, won the Best Editing Award for his work on the film Inkabi, directed by fellow AFDA alumnus Norman Maake, at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. In a post on Instagram,...
by design@afda | May 12, 2025 | News
AFDA, which is owned by Stadio Holdings is proud to announce the STADIO Khulisa Student Share Scheme. This share scheme gives AFDA students graduating with a postgraduate qualification, shares in STADIO Holdings, the company that owns STADIO Higher Education, and is...
by design@afda | May 12, 2025 | News, School of Creative Writing
The third-year Creative Writing students at AFDA campuses in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban were recently treated to an exciting and deeply informative Online Adaptation Workshop hosted by acclaimed academic and creative practitioner, Dr Ursula Vooght. The...
by design@afda | May 9, 2025 | Alumni, News
Liyema is a South African filmmaker and AFDA graduate whose work explores the unspoken spaces between people with striking clarity and visual restraint. His co-directed debut feature, Adam, premiered at the Johannesburg Film Festival 2025, earning nominations for Best...
by design@afda | May 9, 2025 | Alumni, News
Londiwe Shange is a multidisciplinary writer, filmmaker, and award-winning actress whose work bridges screenwriting, production, and socially conscious storytelling. A distinction graduate from AFDA, Londiwe is passionate about amplifying African narratives through...
by design@afda | May 9, 2025 | Alumni, News
Mia is a South African business professional and creative thinker who graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree from AFDA Cape Town in 2020. Her studies focused on business, management, marketing, and related support services, equipping her with a strong...
by design@afda | May 9, 2025 | Alumni, News
Venessa Buthelezi is a seasoned South African Film and Television Executive with over 15 years of experience in local and international media. Known as “The Worker Bee” for her relentless drive, she has earned a reputation for her creative leadership and storytelling...
by design@afda | May 6, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News
AFDA is proud to announce that AFDA Durban alumna Neo Dube recently won the Best New Artist award at the Metro FM Music Awards 2025 held on May 3 at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga. In an interview with Times Live Neo talks about winning the award. “Winning the...
by design@afda | Apr 25, 2025 | Alumni, Film School, News
AFDA is proud to announce that alumnus Jordy Sank’s feature film, Die Kwiksilwers, will be released in cinemas across the country on 1 May 2025. The film made waves at last year’s kykNET Silwerskerm Festival, winning the Audience Festival Favourite Award along with...
by design@afda | Apr 11, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News
AFDA is proud to celebrate the achievements of its alumni, Shekhinah and Neo Dube, who have been nominated for the prestigious 2025 Metro FM Music Awards. Shekhinah has earned a nomination in the Best R&B Song category for her soulful track Risk, featuring Moliy,...
