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15 independent producers from Africa selected for Creative Producer Indaba

Film & Cinematography

15 independent producers from Africa selected for Creative Producer Indaba

1 Nov 2024

Urban Brew Studios marks 6 years in Ferndale, celebrates commitment to innovative African productions

Production

Urban Brew Studios marks 6 years in Ferndale, celebrates commitment to innovative African productions

Issued by Urban Brew Studios 3 Oct 2024

What the MediaHeads are thinking: Local creative makes cents

Marketing

What the MediaHeads are thinking: Local creative makes cents

Gary Basson, Issued by MediaHeads 360 30 Sep 2024

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: Sasol launches loyalty campaign with Big Zulu

7 Aug 2024

Advertising

Ogilvy SA named Most Effective Agency Network and Brand by Effie Index, with KFC recognised as Top Brand

Issued by Ogilvy South Africa 27 Jun 2024

Jump aboard on a riveting environmental play that will enthral Cape Town audiences this June!

Production

Jump aboard on a riveting environmental play that will enthral Cape Town audiences this June!

Issued by Soapbox 5 Jun 2024

The dynamic trends shaping Africa in 2024 and its impact on brands for the future

Marketing

The dynamic trends shaping Africa in 2024 and its impact on brands for the future

Roxanne Graber, Issued by Omnicom Media Group 16 Apr 2024

Mzansi Magic reveals new historically inspired drama series, Queen Modjadji

TV

Mzansi Magic reveals new historically inspired drama series, Queen Modjadji

Issued by DStv Media Sales 23 Feb 2024

BET Africa presents BET Script to Screen, Afda Edition; A platform for emerging filmmakers

Higher Education

BET Africa presents BET Script to Screen, Afda Edition; A platform for emerging filmmakers

Earle Holmes, Issued by AFDA 7 Dec 2023

Image supplied. The 17th edition of Talents Durban is open for applications

Film & Cinematography

Talents Durban open for applications

6 Dec 2023

Urban Brew Studios named South Africa's Best Production Company

Production

Urban Brew Studios named South Africa's Best Production Company

Issued by Urban Brew Studios 16 Nov 2023

Castle Milk Stout Black Conversations returns for Season 3

Lifestyle

Castle Milk Stout Black Conversations returns for Season 3

16 Oct 2023

Gregory Edwards, Sbusiso Gumbi, Iris Fynn and Jolene Roelofse in conversation. Source: Karabo Ledwaba.

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries2023: Bridging the gap by empowering African creativity

Karabo Ledwaba 10 Oct 2023

Podcasts

#InternationalPodcastDay: African podcasts can keep our heritage alive

29 Sep 2023

Adrian Ephraim is the editor-in-chief at Tech Cabal. Source: Supplied.

Africa Month

#AfricaMonth: Adrian Ephraim talks new role at Tech Cabal

Karabo Ledwaba 3 May 2023

Canal+ and Showmax's Spinners nominated for best series at Canneseries

Marketing

Canal+ and Showmax's Spinners nominated for best series at Canneseries

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 3 Apr 2023

Shaka iLembe launches on Mzansi Magic in June

TV

Shaka iLembe launches on Mzansi Magic in June

Issued by DStv Media Sales 30 Mar 2023

East Coast Radio launches magical 'African Story Magic' podcast with Dr Gcina Mhlophe

Radio & Audio

East Coast Radio launches magical 'African Story Magic' podcast with Dr Gcina Mhlophe

Issued by East Coast Radio 2 Mar 2023

Virtual reality offers a huge opportunity for African filmmakers

Film

Virtual reality offers a huge opportunity for African filmmakers

Issued by MultiChoice 7 Feb 2023

Joburg Film Festival and MultiChoice bring top SA talent for an inspiring filmmaking workshop

Film & Cinematography

Joburg Film Festival and MultiChoice bring top SA talent for an inspiring filmmaking workshop

Issued by MultiChoice 12 Jan 2023

The top war films you should watch now

Film

The top war films you should watch now

Daniel Dercksen 10 Nov 2022

A call for young voices to participate in African storytelling

Film & Cinematography

A call for young voices to participate in African storytelling

Issued by MultiChoice 31 Oct 2022

Image supplied: Monde Twala, senior vice president of Paramount

Africa Month

#AfricaMonth: Prioritising diversity and inclusion on screen

Emily Stander 26 May 2022

Image supplied: Viwe Mfaku

Art

#AfricaMonth: Viwe Mfaku on using art to see a new future

Emily Stander 10 May 2022

Image by Sindiso Nyoni aka R!OT: Netflix is launching a collection in celebration of African stories

Streaming

Netflix launches collection in celebration of African stories

29 Apr 2022

Netflix pledges over R900m to boost SA's film and TV industry

Film & Cinematography

Netflix pledges over R900m to boost SA's film and TV industry

25 Mar 2022

Blending artisanal craft and African storytelling with Thabisa Mjo

Design & Manufacturing

Blending artisanal craft and African storytelling with Thabisa Mjo

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 Mar 2022

Film & Cinematography

Netflix invests $1m towards scholarships in Africa

20 Jan 2022

#ACACelebratingDiversity: Behind the award-winning Chasing the Sun with SuperSport and T+W

ACA Celebrating Diversity

#ACACelebratingDiversity: Behind the award-winning Chasing the Sun with SuperSport and T+W

7 Dec 2021

MTN Online School launches

E-learning

MTN Online School launches

21 Oct 2021

#CreativeWeek2021: South Africa's state of creativity

The One Club for Creativity

#CreativeWeek2021: South Africa's state of creativity

Emily Stander 14 Jun 2021

#OnTheBigScreen: This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection

Film

#OnTheBigScreen: This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection

Daniel Dercksen 21 May 2021

BET Africa partners with KZN Film Commission

Film & Cinematography

BET Africa partners with KZN Film Commission

4 May 2021

The journey to telling the African story through podcasting

Podcasts

The journey to telling the African story through podcasting

17 Feb 2021

GAP Innovation competition aims to provide seed funding, support to entrepreneurs

Funding

GAP Innovation competition aims to provide seed funding, support to entrepreneurs

11 Nov 2020

Durban FilmMart announces 2020 Virtual Edition programme

Film

Durban FilmMart announces 2020 Virtual Edition programme

4 Aug 2020

Netflix and Nigerian producer Mo Abudu enters multi-title partnership

Streaming

Netflix and Nigerian producer Mo Abudu enters multi-title partnership

12 Jun 2020

GAP Innovation Competition 2019 winners announced

Awards

GAP Innovation Competition 2019 winners announced

6 Dec 2019

Rocks and Flatland named best films at the 2019 Joburg Film Festival Awards

Film

Rocks and Flatland named best films at the 2019 Joburg Film Festival Awards

25 Nov 2019

Yolisa Phahle, CEO of general entertainment at the MultiChoice Group, presenting the final keynote session of the second day of AfricaCom 2019.

AfricaCom

#AfricaCom: Why "African time" is now for African storytelling, by Africans

Leigh Andrews 14 Nov 2019

Indaba 2019 teams up with local street artists in Durban

Tourism & Travel

Indaba 2019 teams up with local street artists in Durban

17 Apr 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Mobile

Promoting African storytelling to the world with book app

3 Apr 2019

New film production hub for Africa

Film & Cinematography

New film production hub for Africa

9 Oct 2018

Mimi Kalinda, CEO Africommunications Group.

PR & Communications

It's time for Africa to tell a new story

Mimi Kalinda 27 Sep 2018

Africa screenwriter’s residency 2018 participants announced by Realness co-founder Elias Ribeiro.

Film & Cinematography

African film residency announced at Cannes

17 May 2018

Mbithi Masya, film director at Fat Rain Films, Kenya.

Film & Cinematography

Celebrating African storytelling and craft

Louise Marsland 26 Apr 2018

The big dreams of Skinny Sbu

Fashion & Homeware

The big dreams of Skinny Sbu

Lauren Hartzenberg 23 Apr 2018

TBWA Africa Conference kicks off, telling African stories

Events & Conferencing

TBWA Africa Conference kicks off, telling African stories

Issued by TBWA 28 Nov 2017