by design@afda | Apr 3, 2025 | Alumni, Film School, News
AFDA alumnus Norman Maake’s film Inkabi, which he produced, scripted, and directed, has received six nominations at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). The nominations include Best Movie, Best Director, Best Cinematographer (Chuanne Blofield AFDA...
by design@afda | Mar 28, 2025 | Film School, News
The new South African six-part Netflix series Go!, created by Kutlwano Ditsele and AFDA alumna Thuli Zuma, executive produced by AFDA alumnus Adam Thal, co-written and directed by AFDA alumnus Tristan Holmes, and shot by AFDA alumnus Brendan Barnes, premiered...
by design@afda | Mar 26, 2025 | News
AFDA Johannesburg postgraduate honours students recently had the privilege of hosting renowned actor, scholar, and artist Arsema Thomas on campus. During her visit, Arsema screened her latest Disney + film, She Taught Love, followed by an engaging Q&A session and...
by design@afda | Mar 25, 2025 | News
AFDA Bachelor of Creative Writing first-year, second-year, and third-year students from the Johannesburg campus recently had the privilege of attending a webinar hosted by the South African Writers Guild on The Screenplay Format, featuring guest speaker Theoline...
by design@afda | Mar 14, 2025 | Alumni, News
A distinguished group of AFDA alumni have been acknowledged by the Joburg Film Festival for their expertise in various sectors of the film industry. These accomplished professionals will be participating in the JBX Talks programme, which offers a diverse range of film...
by design@afda | Mar 7, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News
Since the launch of The Loeries Official Rankings in 2010, AFDA alumni have consistently made their mark in the commercial industry, and the 2024 rankings are no exception. In the film director category, AFDA graduate Zee Ntuli secured the top spot, with fellow...
by design@afda | Feb 28, 2025 | Alumni, Awards, News
This is no work of fiction—this is as real as it gets. AFDA alumnus Adam Thal of Star Films is making waves in the film industry, and his journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Last week, Adam, serving as executive producer, and his team from the South African...
by design@afda | Feb 25, 2025 | Film School, News
The post-production work on Will Smith and Big Sean’s new music video, Beautiful Scars was crafted by the local post-production and VFX company, The Refinery, who’s CEO is AFDA alumnus Alastair Orr. The video showcases South Africa’s rising impact on the global...
by design@afda | Feb 21, 2025 | News, School of Live Performance
The nominees have been announced for the 60th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards and AFDA is proud to announce that two AFDA Cape Town Live Performance students; Elizabeth-Ann Oratile Fosu and Tshepiso Modise have been nominated in the Most Promising Student category, making...
by design@afda | Feb 14, 2025 | Film School, News
As a full member of CILECT, AFDA is proud to announce the selection of the AFDA Cape Town 2024 honours graduation film Detour which will compete for the prestigious CILECT PRIZE 2025; the first-ever award bestowed to a student film based on the review from the whole...
