The SAFI Pod

02/07/2020

•Episode 25•

I have finally gotten my priorities in order and am back with some awesome content for all my listeners, lockdown has been a test. I know the industry is in a strange place but here is a ray of sunshine, props master Kerry von Lillienfeld. We chat about how he got started, his absolute love for fabricating awesome new gadgets for film and tv, the evolution of technology in his field and really just his absolute love for the film industry and all the people that go with it. He is also a giant sci fi nerd and has published his very on comic book series, Technoir, I own it and it is marvellous. Follow Kerry on Instagram .tech.noir and check out his website https://www.technoir.co.za to see more of his amazing creations, get a sneak peak at his original comic and just enjoy his awesome outlook, some great photography and get some epic sci fi movie recommendations.

You can listen to this and previous episodes on iTunes, Spotify or tour go-to podcasting app or directly on our anchor page here 👉 https://anchor.fm/thesafipod/episodes/Episode-25---Kerry-von-Lillienfeld-eg7mv0

Special shoutout to the Theatre Benevolent Fund, am Association dedicated to helping artists and performing arts people in tough times. You can even make them you My School Card beneficiary 😊

30/05/2020

Proudly South African.
Watch our very own Jess Sutton in Motherland: Fort Salem. We have such amazing talent here in SA ♥️♥️♥️

20/05/2020

South Africa doing it again. Check out this brand new proudly South African show on Netflix ♥️♥️♥️

24/04/2020

•Episode 24•
We’re adapting to the times and going remote. This week I sat down virtually with Grant Powell, stuntman, coordinator, fight choreographer, storyteller, student and teacher. We went on many a tangent but really dug into the attitude, perseverance and passion required to make it in this industry.
Make sure to follow Grant on Instagram to check out the amazing fights he’s designed and phenomenal actors and stunt performers he’s trained. Always ready with a story and a laugh but serious business on the mat.

03/04/2020

•Episode 23•
Nadine Theron is a dancer, stunt woman, actress and small business owner her in Cape Town. She went from small town dreamer to successful freelancer in the film and entertainment industry. When there wasn’t work she made it, she dove head first into stunts, acting and production management and hasn’t looked back since. We talk about the joys of being a performer, learning to trust your training and stepping outside of the box. She’s shares the tough choices and is really an example of what can be achieved if you believe in yourself, when failure is not an option you find away. Find out more about the dance industry in South Africa and what is takes to run you own corporate entertainment company while also keeping up with the pace of the film industry.
Follow Nadine on Instagram and on Facebook at Nadine Theron
Find out more about her company by checking out the website www.tuluentertainment.co.za or by following it on Instagram and Facebook TULU Entertainment
You can catch all our episodes on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your go-to Podcasting app. Or simply head to our Anchor profile LINK IN BIO

27/03/2020

•Episode 22•
This week I sat down with continuity and script supervisor Kim Robinson. She is a ray of sunshine that like me just loves the idea of cerebrating the South African Film Industry and all the phenomenal people in it. She has even created a book about just that called A World Behind The Camera. We chatted about her job, what it actually means to be a script supervisor and continuity on a set and the multitasking and interpersonal skills required to be a pro. We talk about her passion project of creating the photography book and how she just loves being a part of the South African Film Industry.
You can follow Kim on Instagram
Check out her personal photography pages on Instagram and Facebook Kim Wild Photography
And finally keep up with her film book on Instagram and on Facebook The Film Book
You can even pre-order you own copy on the website aworldbehindthecamera.com so go check it out
Find all our episodes on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Google Podcast or directly on our .fm site
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23/03/2020

Making the best of a bad situation. After an awesome start to the year keeping me busy and away from the pod I now have two episodes in the can ready to release and am going to start reaching out to all my creative friends stuck at home right now on Skype. It might be a tough and scary time but that doesn’t mean we can’t still celebrate the creatives in South Africa and shine a light on what our industry will have to offer when we finally return to the grind ♥️ The SAFI Pod is here for you, tune in Friday and until then I hope you all have a fantastic rest of your week 🥰 above all be kind 🥰

15/02/2020

This epic series was filmed right here in Cape Town and featured some talented locals alongside the international leads. Our film industry rocks ♥️♥️♥️

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04/02/2020

Horror fans and horror filmmakers take note Horror Fest 2020 is ready to see what you have to offer. Listen to our two part interview with the creators LINK IN BIO 👆
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2020 submissions are open! Head to horrorfest.info or hit link in bio.

31/01/2020

Our teams don’t just work in South Africa. Sometimes we get taken all over the world to do what we do best. Check out the awesome work Hire Arms Cape Town has been doing . And while you’re at it if you have t yet give a listen to our interview with Cape Town owner of Hire Arms Brian Wentzel , we talk all about what goes on behind the scenes when the big guns get involved.
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One last shot. The final season of Strike Back begins February 14 on Cinemax.

26/01/2020

Congrats to Fracked for winning the Best Shorts Competition 2019 Humanitarian Award. Check out their trailer here. Can’t wait to see the finished product once it’s completed the festival circuits

Remember you can listen to our interview with Antony Stone and hear more about Fracked and his work as a stunt and SFX coordinator on ITunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Player FM or your favorite podcasting app. Or directly online on Anchor
https://anchor.fm/thesafipod/episodes/Episode-20---Antony-Stone-ea8fbd

24/01/2020

•Episode 21•
You may recognise her as Flea Van Jaarsveld in the new local series Trackers based on Deon Meyers crime novel of the same name but joined me in all her inspirational glory chatting with us about her career, the journey to where she is today and the importance of hard work, perseverance and a solid grounding. This interview is filled with great advice on moving towns, focusing on the work you do and just enjoying the process of becoming the best team player you can be. You can find Trix on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with her career, and her new foray into producing, writing and creating the amazing characters she has been lucky enough to portray.
You can subscribe to on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Player FM or your go to podcasting app or you can listen directly at the .fm website LINK IN BIO.

24/01/2020

Let your voice be heard ♥️

The Ladima Foundation will be awarding their 22nd Documentary Adiaha prize to a female filmmaker. The festival takes place from 4 – 14 June 2020 Cape Town and Johannesburg. Submit your film today! In the past, the Adiaha award was awarded twice at the Zanzibar International Film Festival in 2017 a...

23/01/2020

Check out who’s in the latest issue of Mens Health South Africa. So proud of the talented Lana "Lynx" Katz . If you haven’t yet make sure you listen to her awesome two part interview available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM or on the Anchor site 👉 https://anchor.fm/thesafipod/episodes/Episode-6---Lana-Katz-Part-1-e5jbig
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The latest issue of THE POWER ISSUE - Who knew! 😅 Including our very own Couple Workouts 💪🏻
Never did I ever think that this would happen after meeting a complete stranger on a Dating Reality TV show which aired on . we may not have won the competition but for the first time in my life I can truly say that I walked away from that experience winning something way more important - YOU!

From being on that red couch together till now, we have, & continue to, grow from strength to strength. Through the ups and downs life throws at us, we've remained teammates through it all proving that THE POWER OF 2 will push us to achieve more than we ever imagined & I truly believe that this is still only the beginning for us.

Watching you grow by following your dream & pursuing your passion gives me so much joy ❤️
Where you are weak, I am strong & where I am weak, you are strong - taking turns to play the tambourine. My best friend & the curry to my rice (in an Indian Accent) 😉
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23/01/2020

Check out this amazing update from our very own Antony Stone about his film Fracked. Nominated for a humanitarian award. So proud of what he’s doing for the industry and the environment alike ♥️

22/01/2020

This week I got to have a nice long chat with the wonderful . We talked about the hustle, the work and the perseverance needed to do what we do. It’s an educational and inspiring episode that I’m looking forward to sharing with you all.
Remember you can subscribe to on iTunes, Spotify or your go to podcasting app to get direct access to new episodes as they drop, or check it out at https://anchor.fm/thesafipod

18/01/2020

After the success of Good Omens our local industry is being trusted with another Terry Pratchett book. So proud of all my friends currently working so hard on this project.

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BBC America has revealed first-look images from new series The Watch. Comprised of eight episodes, The Watch began filming in Cape Town, South Africa in...

17/01/2020

•Episode 20•
First episode of 2020 happens to be episode 20, coincidence, I think not. This week we sat down with stunts and special effects coordinator Antony Stone. We go through his amazing journey from athlete to student to stuntman to coordinator and look at some of the things he’s learnt along the way. We also chat about his short film Fracked currently doing the festival circuit. He is really passionate about the environment and the footprint we as humans are leaving behind and this project more than ten years in the making is his way of bringing awareness to more people.
Find out more about Fracked at www.frackedfilm.co.za and check out his amazing stunts and SFX company’s website www.bigbang.co.za to see some of the great work he’s done so far. .
Find it on or your favorite podcasting app, or just follow the LINK IN BIO 😊

17/01/2020

Apologies for the delay in today’s episode. We are currently experiencing some technical difficulties. Not sure if it’s the internet or the site but will get the episode out as soon as possible. I’m so excited to share this one with you so please stick with me ♥️

15/01/2020

So incredibly proud of the amazing South African crew and performers that worked on this movie. When big productions like this come to South Africa we get the opportunity to work with and learn from some amazing international teams, always improving and always holding our own on an international stage.
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It was a true privilege to be able to STUNT and FIGHT Coordinate this along side with bossman thank you for always trusting in my crazy ideas! for killing it! Held her breathe doing a wushu form under water for over 1.28sec! for always keeping us safe! —-
and all the SA BROTHERS! For such an awesome team. with the outstanding camera operating and ! 2nd unit DP! One of the hardest shows and the trailer is AMAZING!
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15/01/2020

We are back and running into 2020 at full tilt. First episode of the new year is coming to you this Friday. We sat down with stunts and special effects coordinator . We spoke about the industry, stunts, blowing things up and his award winning short film Fracked: Killing the Fracking Monster. Watch this space, more inspiring interviews coming your way.

10/01/2020

Hey all, you may have noticed there was no new episode today. Unfortunately schedules in the new year started a bit tricky. BUT I just finished up a cool interview with a stunt coordinator today and am meeting an amazing actress next week so from next Friday we will be back with your regular weekly show. Here’s to a new year with lots of work for all the amazing people working in the South African Film Industry ♥️

For now, if you have a chance and love what we do we would really appreciate a share, like and subscribe, and if you can leave a review on iTunes that would be awesome. Every little bit helps to get us out there 😊

06/01/2020

Check out this cool interview with Nick Hall, we also happen to think he’s a trailblazer. Have a listen to our interview with him on iTunes, Spotify, Anchor or you favorite podcast app to hear more of the awesome things he’s up to ♥️

https://www.westerncape.gov.za/site-page/digital-trailblazers-nick-hall-sa-game-development-industry

With the end of the year upon us and the turn of the decade around the corner, we go over the major achievements and happenings of the year, and what we have planned for the new year.

05/01/2020

2 years ago 32 South African stunt performers became Guinness World Record holders. Our industry is full of some of the best in the business, watch this space ♥️♥️♥️

03/01/2020

•Episode 19•
Welcome to the year 2020. This episode is a chance for Toni Jean Erasmus Page to look back on the creation of the South African Film Industry Podcast. See how far we’ve come, chat about what we want to achieve and the ideals we are hoping to keep promoting, especially the part about celebrating the amazing people in our growing industry. We also open up to some topic requests from you the listeners and chat a little about entering the industry, finding an agent and dealing with budgeting and finances as a freelancer. Lets hit the floor running and make this year an awesome one.
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01/01/2020

Just a little message for you all, I need your input to make an epic first episode of the new year for The SAFI Pod

01/01/2020

A very Happy Birthday to friend of the pod , wishing you all the best for the new year ♥️

27/12/2019

No new episode today BUT to tide you over I decided to recommend the podcasts I love and that have directly influenced the creation and style of the SAFI Pod ♥️ The best way to ensure we are at an international level is by learning from them. .
1) is a mine of information on how to make the most of the business of being an actor. Hosted by there are so many gems, tips and guides to being successful as an actor.
2) is for anyone interested in stunts and the international stunt community, interviews with the top stunt performers, coordinators, riggers, equipment designers... just a deep dive into the history and current evolution of stunts.
3) with is a detailed look into Voice Acting, with episodes on character creation, auditioning, accents and even equipment and workshop advice. .
4) The Podcast is my personal favorite movie review, interview and analysis podcast. The right mix of nerdy appreciation and educated discussion, and the spoiler Podcasts are a must listen for any film nerd 🤓 .

23/12/2019

Remember the SAFI Pod is taking a little break for the holidays so there will be no episode this Friday. BUT that just means you have some extra time to catch up on all the amazing content we’ve released so far. .
Check out all the amazing places you can listen to us thanks to .fm including (just swipe across to see this list)

20/12/2019

•Episode 18•
For my last interview of 2019 I bring you the beautiful and talented Jo Galloway . Trained in Musical Theatre at the Waterfront Theatre School here in Cape Town she traveled the world with some amazing shows before packing her bag and taking the plunge into the big pool of LA. That was 8 years ago and since then she has built her career as an actress, writer, producer and director, through her company ShoWorks Entertainment . We chatted about the highs and lows of the industry, the ways we cope and the importance of having a support system and a place to step away from and not be overwhelmed by the work. This interview is filled with a solid mixture of hope and practicality and I feel every actor will listen and see that they are not alone in their sometimes uncontrollable ups and downs. She is a mine of information and experience and always open to share.
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18/12/2019

Had the absolute pleasure of chatting with this beautiful human Jo Galloway this morning. Make sure to tune in Friday to hear us be giant nerds talking about how much we love the industry even through it can be scary and hard at times ♥️♥️♥️ .
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Be unapologetically fabulous at all times.

16/12/2019

Check out this amazing breakdown of how to use IMDbPro and IMDb from the South African Guild of Actors. It’s so important to use the tools available to you to take control of your career and not get left behind as the industry evolves.
Remember South African Guild of Actors members get 25% off their IMDB Pro membership. .

13/12/2019

•Episode 17•
This episode is about business, investors and marketing your craft but without losing that love of the art and the passion for growth in our industry and our beautiful country. I sat down with Monica Rorvik the head of the Film and Media Department at Wesgro. They are in charge of promoting the Western Cape as a filming location and media creation hub. We talk about the importance of knowing your audience and selling your ideas to investors in a language that they understand. We both agree that everyone in the industry should become involved in the associations, guilds and groups that exist here in order to find a support structure and to have your voice heard in the important business, government and legal decisions being made about our jobs, in the end communication is key. One that we spoke about is SWIFT, Sisters Working in Film and Television, make sure to check them out.
Available on Spotify, ITunes, Player FM, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and .fm
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07/12/2019

How exited are you for this original South African action series coming to 💥 .
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06/12/2019

•Episode 16•
Last week we sat down and had a chat and a glass of wine with the beautiful Anlia van Rensburg . She is a South African actress best known for her work on Afrikaans soap Getroud Met Rugby but is starting to make waves on some big international projects here in Cape Town, including Ridley Scott’s Raised By Wolves coming out in 2020. We chatted about the industry, moving to Cape Town, how to start up again in a new city and the importance of always learning and training to be prepared for whatever work throws at you. All in all we are both excited about where our industry is going and grateful to be a part of its growth. .

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