Romance Films

06/09/2024

https://ididthat.co/south-africas-craft-awards-august-2024-2/ So proud this beautiful piece has been recognised at Best in Craft this month. Proud of you Justice Rendani Mukheli and Khosi Khumalo. Thank you to all our creative collaborators who worked tirelessly to bring this labour of love to life.

Best in Craft awarded to director Justice Mukheli from Romance This month’s IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards were judged by perfectly equal parts demure and brat, Nkgabiseng Motau, Chief Creative Officer at Think Creative Africa and Ernest Nkosi, Director at Mogul Pictures.

17/08/2024

Justice Rendani Mukheli's new film for TikTok, behind the scenes, thank you to our DOP Jared Paisley for curating this piece so beautifully 🖤

15/08/2024

Justice Rendani Mukheli new film for TikTok delves into the complex relationship between a single father and his teenage daughter.

A story about self-discovery, inspired by his daughter's passion for music, he steps out of his comfort zone to connect and bridge the gap between them, embarking on a journey of self-discovery.

This simple powerful piece once again speaks to Justice’s ability to treat his subject matter with humility, dignity and heart 🖤

Created with some exceptional people Dentsu SSA. Special shout out to our amazing actor who learnt to play the violin for this film and for this beautiful original music score.

Client //
Head of Brand Marketing Sub-Saharan Africa /
Head of Brand & Creative EMEA & APAC / Jake Cooper
Head Brand Marketing & Strategy METAP / Paul Katrib
Regional Creative Director / Maya Mohtar
TikTok Brand & Creative Regional Strategy Lead / Mehmet Ozdogan
Production Lead Brand Marketing EMEA / Rosie Adkin

Agency //
Chief Creative Officer / .masango
Copy Writer /
Art Director /
Head of Production /
Business Unit Director / Kim Stewart
Business Unit Director / Lerato Molele
Creator and digital manager / Megan Gotkin

Director //
Producer /
Executive Producer /
Director of Photography /
Art Director /
Stylist /
Researchers / ,
Casting Director / Kevin Gray

Principal actors // , Olesego Molemi
Supporting actors / Ziaphora Dakile, Titus Mekgwe, Jabulani Phambana, Lethiwe Sibiya

Editing company /
Offline editor / Anthony Lee Martin
Colourist /
Online/VFX / Ilhaam Mullagee
Tech Support and Assist / Mo Chopdat
Music Studio /
Composers / & Ammo Moses
Vocals performed by / Mariechan
Violin performed by / Daline Mitchley
Final mix studio /
Sound Engineer /

06/06/2024

https://ididthat.co/ididthat-craft-awards-may-2024/

Thank you judges and IDIDTHAT.co for the ackowledgement, we are super proud of this beautiful piece. 🖤

Judges comment on Direction: ‘As craft awards go, this piece is a benchmark of craft. It’s a simple and familiar idea but told differently because of the direction that takes you on a cinematic journey, capturing rich emotional performances of the characters that develope over the passage of time. After having seen this piece before and now looking at it with a critical craft eye it still passes as a standout beautifully executed piece of brand storytelling.’

– IDIDTHAT Guest Judge: Kabelo Moshapalo, Chief Creative Officer at Ogilvy South Africa

Judges comment on Direction: ‘It’s not easy to successfully tell a story of a life lived in 3 minutes which is why the choices made in casting, locations, boarding, performance and editing are worthy of recognition. Not only is it successful but quite emotionally poignant. Perhaps from working in the film industry I understand the value of time so it hit quite a chord and this couldn’t have been so effective without the director pulling off a clear vision.’

– IDIDTHAT Guest Judge: Xander Vander, Editor / Co-Founder at Strangelove

Best in Craft awarded to director Greg Gray from Romance and Music Supervisor Marc Algranti This month's IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards were judged by the man who can pull off a cap like no other, Kabelo Moshapalo, Chief Creative Officer at Ogilvy South Africa and the

30/05/2024

https://shots.net/news/view/nedbanks-time-well-spent

A regretful soon-to-be grandfather reflects on the times he prioritised work over family in a touching film for the South African banking service.

16/05/2024

If You Could Have Your Time Over, Would You Do It Differently?

Time is money, as the saying goes. But is it really? Shouldn’t time be something more enduring than the accumulation of wealth? Nedbank believes that it should. That your time is precious and that you should spend it wisely with a bank who sees both money and time differently.

new spot for Nedbank poignantly conveys both the nostalgic longing & the unreliable nature of memory.

Heartfelt thanks to our brave clients and for standing by this incredible piece and our faithful creative collaborators who brought it to life. Special shout out to the brilliant talent that is shandu 🖤 who is the heart of this film.

24/04/2024

Jabu Newman directs - a colourful HIV-awareness PSA shot in Johannesburg with creative partners Ogilvy. Capturing a diverse crew of local characters embracing their own sexual agency, this sensorial and uplifting film sparks meaningful conversations around sexual health. We are so humbled by the hard work, talent and passion that was poured into this project. Watch it now and find out more at foreverwena.co.za.

Director // Jabu Newman
Production // Romance Films
Producer // Khosi Khumalo
Executive Producers // Helena Woodfine & Rozanne Rocha-Gray
Agency // Ogilvy Johannesburg
Chief Creative Officer // Kabelo Moshapalo
Creative Director // Charlene Olivier
Copy Writer // Josie Tod
Senior Designers // Modise Sepeng & Megan Drake
Public Relations Group Account Director // Laura Wener
Public Relations Creative Director // Emilian Mahlatsi
Joint HOD Integrated Production // Tsakane Mogale
DP // Michael Cleary
Art Director // Lauren Wilensky
Stylist // Nao Mofammere
Researchers // Catherine Green & Ruth Rom
Casting Directors // Grays Casting & Kevin Gray
Principal Actors // Ashlee Abrahams-Fitzgerald, Smiso Skosana, Fezeka Ncongwane, Thabile Masuku
Supporting Actors // Moonga Kapambwe, Katlego Ramosedi, Kamo Konyane, Lelami Ngoqo, Monei Mamabolo, Jada Asbury, Nik Dawson, Ross Sey
Post Production // Left Post
Offline Editor // Evy Katz
Colourist // Terry Simpson
Online / VFX // Ilhaam Muilagee
Tech Support & Assist // Mo Chopdat
Music Studio // Tiger Fight
Composers // Chris Laco, Ammo Moses & Yoshiyuki Denewade
Vocals // Ammo Moses & Yoshiyuki Denewade
Final Mix // Sterling Sound
Sound Engineer // Lorens Persson

For more information visit foreverwena.co.za and follow on social media and look out for the launch of the WhatsApp Chatbot on 0849526152 which offers users access to the most accurate and credible HIV information, in a language and tone that resonates with them.

12/02/2024

Meaningful relationships = meaningful work. Thank you to our industry peers for awarding Romance the Most Admired Production Company for Creative Excellence in South Africa. Happy to know our work makes you proud.

08/02/2024

https://ididthat.co/directors-on-directors-the-women-of-romance-nicole-ackerman-jabu-newman-and-emilie-badenhorst/

Directors on Directors. The women of ROMANCE - Nicole Ackerman, Jabu Newman and Emilie Badenhorst The Loeries released their rankings for 2023 and congratulations to Executive Producers Helena Woodfine and Rozanne Rocha-Gray and their team because ROMANCE is the number one ranked production company....

06/02/2024

1+1+1+1 = Number One :)
We may not be great at math, but we are grateful that our work adds up to something special.
Thank you to our clients, production teams and crew. You make us better.

The Loeries
Greg Gray
Helena Woodfine
Shannon McDougall
Rozanne Rocha-Gray

08/10/2023

So proud of Greg Gray's Loerie award wins last night 💛 Bringing home a Grand Prix, 7 Golds, 2 x Silvers and 2 x Craft Certificates across 4 very special pieces of work. Thank you to our incredible creative partners , and for trusting us with these ideas, and a special thanks to all the cast, crew and creative collaborators who support us with such passion and care, we couldn't do it without you 🖤

05/09/2023

What can make a grown man cry? 🥵 Chicken Licken Rock my Soul™️ meal – a full-on emotional and sensory experience that makes you FEEL things. Joe Public and follow Khwezi’s meteoric rise to stardom made possible by all the fiery feels of the Rock My Soul™️ meal. Thanks to our very own cast and crew of superstars who made this happen 🖤

24/08/2023

Justice Rendani Mukheli chats to about his inspiring journey as a filmmaker, photographer and artist 🖤
https://shots.net/news/view/peer-review-justice-mukheli?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-shots_creative&utm_content=later-37353239&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio&fbclid=PAAaYUbCkrRqd6fKTggjlFaewBLPfACgrocuTmdFLHDrN1mPfsORRwQ5abGgk_aem_AUWJfJS1dP6lYI4uC0e0yejL7ruqWYMBNEZT0j3ogooZiz1pAf5rn70tGCqKlBz49Cc

South African multidisciplinary director Justice Mukheli talks us through the work and creatives that inspire him, and explains how combining filmmaking, painting and photography helps him create complex narratives on both camera and canvas.

08/08/2023

https://ididthat.co/ididthat-craft-awards-july-2023/

This month’s IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards were judged by our esteemed poultry enthusiasts Nkanyezi Masango, CCO at Dentsu Creative South Africa and Cindy Lee, Director at The Star Film Company . Yes, chicken reigned supreme this month as Greg Gray from Romance Films , Adam Bentel from KrewKut & Elben Schutte feat. Martin Bergeaud from Pressure Cooker Studios clucked their way to glory 🐔🏆 Congratulations to ruling the roost team!🐣👑

Best in Craft awarded to ROMANCE, Adam Bentel and Pressure Cooker Studios This month's IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards were judged by our esteemed poultry enthusiasts Nkanyezi Masango, CCO at DENTSU CREATIVE and Cindy Lee, Director at The Star Film Company. Yes, chicken reigned supreme this month

26/06/2023

Introducing Coach Mercibeaucoup, or as we like to call him Coach Mazibuko. Greg Grays's new spot for Joe Public + Chicken Licken goes behind the scenes to reveal Mazibuko’s secret to success .. unorthodox? Maybe a little..

Thank you to the exceptional creative minds, crew + cast below who pulled this off.

Group Chief Creative Officer : Pepe Marais (.pepe)
Integrated Chief Creative Officer : Xolisa Dyeshana ()
Integrated Executive Creative Director : Adam Weber ()
Integrated Creative Directors : Tshepo Tumahole () + Tshepo Mogorosi ()
Integrated Group Account Director : Kelly Bardon ()
Integrated Account Director : Sonwabile Mkize ()
Head of Broadcast : Di Cole ()

Director : Greg Gray ()
Executive Producer : Helena Woodfine ()
Line Producer : Shannon Mc Dougall ()
Head of Creative Research : Maghiel Van Dorssen ()

DOP : Adam Bentel ()
Production Designer : Keenan McAdam ()
Head stylist : Bridget Baker ( Baker
Stylist assistant : Sandra Smit ()
Glam squad : Tammy ( + Mimi
First AD : Wendy Alport ()
Location Management : Douglas Machogo ()
Production Support legends : Chloe Zondagh (, Kelly Ryan ), Kelly Woollatt () , Jamie den Dunnen ()
Talent support legends : Dylanne Powell ( + David Williams)
Gaffer : Dave Howe
Grip : WD Du Plessis ()
Casting : Grays Casting () + Sasha Robertson Casting


Editor : Ricky Boyd
Editing Company : Deliverance ()
Colourist : Nic Apostoli ()
VFX : Chocolate Tribe )

Music : Pressure Cooker ()
Final mix : Sterling Sound ()

17/05/2023

Let loose with Terence's new Nike spot.

Client: Nike
Agency: Wieden+Kennedy London
Director: Terence Neale
Production Company: Park Pictures
Producer: Rozanne Rocha-Gray

17/05/2023

Terence Neale's latest spot for Nike has us ready to own the floor.

Client: Nike
Agency: Wieden+Kennedy London
Director: Terence Neale
Production Company: Park Pictures
Producer: Rozanne Rocha-Gray

03/04/2023

Justice Mukheli’s latest spot for Nando’s performs some special wonders. Seeing is believing…

A big thank you to the creative team at M&C Saatchi, as well as our saucy cast and crew.

AGENCY
Agency & City: M&C Saatchi Abel
Chief Creative Officer: Neo Mashigo
Creative Director: Nhlanthla Ngcobo
Creative Director: Monde Siphamla
Art director: Vuyo Mhlongo
Copywriter: Andile Ndaba
Group Head of Broadcast: Bronwyn Henry .henry
Group Account Director: Palesa Kogela
Account Manager: Emmerentia Mkasi

PRODUCTION
Production Company & City: Romance Films / Cape Town .tv
Director: Justice Mukheli
Executive Producers: Helena Woodfine & Rozanne Rocha-Gray .o.z.a.n.n.e
Producer: Peta Sacke .sake
Director of Photography: Jason Prins
Production Art Director: Lauren Wilensky
Stylist: Amahle Zama
Director Assistant: Hana Jayne Sho

CASTING DIRECTORS
Grays casting:
Principal actor - Sheperd: Nat Ramabulana
Supporting actor - Mom: Lulu Maguthu
Supporting actor - Dad: Sibusiso Madondo
Supporting actor - Son: Kuhle Mantsha
Supporting actor - Daughter: Thando Zulu

POST PRODUCTION
Editor: Evi Katz
Editing Company: Left Post Production
Online edit: Left Post Production

Music composition
Sound Company: Sterling Sound
Sound Engineer: Lorens Persson

03/03/2023

We all need mentors, someone to shake things up and give us a new perspective.

Drawing on parallels between chess and business, ’s new piece for Nedbank explores what happens when you are faced with a challenge.

Thank you for trusting us with this little gem of a project. Mad love to all our creative collaboraters for bringing this to life, shout outs to , _wendingmachine, , , and our superstars and 🖤

AGENCY
Agency & City: Joe Public / Johannesburg
Group Integrated Chief Creative Officer: Pepe Marais .pepe
Integrated Chief Creative Officer: Xolisa Dyeshana
Integrated Executive Creative Director: Martin Schlumpf
Executive Business Growth Director: Candice Shortt
Integrated Art Director: Lizandri Van Der Merwe
Senior Copywriter: Vuyani Plata
Integrated Business Unit Director: Phindile Ndzekeli
Senior TV Producer: Yash Raidu
Head of TV & Radio: Di Cole

Digital Team
Integrated Business Unit Director: Abigail Buckley
Senior Digital Art Director: Jason Glen
Stills Producer: Tammy Chetty

PRODUCTION
Production Company & City: Romance Films / Cape Town .tv
Director: Jabu Nadia Newman
Executive Producers: Helena Woodfine & Rozanne Rocha-Gray .o.z.a.n.n.e
Line Producer: Shannon McDougall
Director of Photography: Willie Nel
Production Art Director: Wendy Fredriksson
Stylist: Gabrielle Zarandah
Head of Research: Maghiel Van Dorssen

CASTING DIRECTORS
Grays casting
Mrs Davies
Principal actor - Kgosi: Mothusi Magano
Principal actor - Sandile: Siya Mayola
Supporting actor - Banker: Samantha Lazarus
Supporting actor - Banker: Shamyra Moodley

POST PRODUCTION
Editor: Evi Katz
Editing Company: Left Post Production
Visual Effects Person: Jean Du Plessis
VFX Company: Chocolate Tribe
Music composition: Chris Letcher
Sound Company: Sterling Sound
Sound Engineer: Lorens Persson
Post Production Online: Chocolate Tribe
Post Production Offline: Left Post Production

06/02/2023

Greg Gray’s powerful gender-based violence awareness piece urges men to end the cycle of abuse.

Research shows that majority of men who abuse women have been victims of abuse themselves.

Created by advertising agency FCB (South Africa) and Western Cape Government, we follow a young boy’s journey of childhood trauma to it’s inevitable conclusion.

Heartfelt appreciation to our incredible film industry family - we could not have achieved this without each and every one of you. Thank you.

CLIENT
Western Cape Government
Hurt People, Hurt People.

AGENCY
Agency & City: Hello FCB+
Chief Creative Officer: Mike Barnwell
Executive Creative Director: Jacquie Mullany
Creative Director: Ntobeko Ximba
Senior Producer: Khosi Khumalo
Senior Account Manager: Rebecca Jacobs
Business Unit Director: Talia Backos

PRODUCTION
Production Company & City: Romance Films / Cape Town .tv
Director: Greg Gray
Executive Producer: Helena Woodfine
Line Producer: Shannon McDougall
Director of Photography: Adam Bentel
Production Art Director: Will Boyes .boyes
Stylist : Elaine Jeacocks
Head of Research: Maghiel Van Dorssen
Assistant Director: Sarah Blanchard
2nd AD Trainee: Lorelei Haselton
Jnr Production Coordinator: Jamie den Dunnen
Focus Puller: Jason Musgrave
Loader: Tafadzwa Pasi
DIT Operator: Rusty Erasmus
V.T.O: Anthony English
Behind the Scenes: Jabu Nadia Newman
Key Grip / Safety Officer: WD Du Plessis
Grip Assist: Pat Mahanu
Grip Assist / Ronin Tech: Sammy Davitz
Gaffer: Nick Rankin
Best Boy Code 10: Abu Mohamed
Spark: Anzuruni Zyall
Spark: Maki Nqgushwa
Sound Technician: Charlie V Rensburg
Art Director (21 Dec): Will Boyes
Props Master: Ziane Le Roux
Props Master: Fran Michel
Props Master (21 Dec): Will Ferreira
Wardrobe Assist (21 Dec): Isabel De Gouveia
Make Up & Hair: Monique Gazzilli
Make Up & Hair Assist: Sharon Dela
Unit Manager : Gareth De Breuyn
Unit Assistant: Bulelani Gweyi
Unit Assistant: Graeme De Proft
Unit Assistant: Kyle Hyde
Safety Officer / Medic: Rizia Khan
Shuttle Driver: Faldie Jattiem
Craft Team Leader: Gerald Smith
Craft Assistant / Driver: Sakkie Thafeni
Craft Assistant: Angelique Andries

CASTING DIRECTORS
Mrs Davies: Victoria + Grant Davies
Principal actor - Older Father: Sherman Pharo
Principal actor - Older Mother: Ghia K**k Human
Principal actor - Younger Father: Earl Hendricks
Principal actor - Younger Mother: Anathe Shand
Principal actor - Teen Boy: Lyle October
Principal actor - Young Boy: Blake Isaacs
Supporting actor - Teen Girlfriend: Ciara Ongansie
Supporting actor - Toddler: Abduraafi Soeker
Supporting actor - Toddler: Mateo Meyer

POST PRODUCTION
Editor: Ricky Boyd
Editing Company: Deliverance
Music and Audio Production House: Pressure Cooker
Composer: Andries Smit
Creative Director: James Matthes
Creative Producer: Astrid Iverson
Sound Designer and Final Mix Engineer: Kyle Koekemoer
Post Production Online: Deliverance
Post Production Offline: Deliverance

01/02/2023

The 2022 Loeries Official Rankings have been released, congratulations to the top performing Film Production Company in the region.

Dejavu
Romance Films
TVDarling

14/12/2022

Check out the latest work for NBA2K & PlayStation - The Shot Caller - from our very own Terence Neale and .o.z.a.n.n.e

13/11/2022

In case you haven’t had your fill of Greg Gray’s new film for Chicken Licken - here are some epic stills.

12/11/2022

Greg Gray's epic new spot for Chicken Licken has just landed, and it’s out of this world! Special shout outs to our phenomenal creative family who brought this to life. We appreciate you 🖤

+ for your next level costume designs.. legends both of you..
for creating this incredible world..
for the most epic score of all time..

AGENCY
Joe Public United
Group Integrated Creative Officer: Pepe Marais .pepe
Integrated Chief Creative Officer: Xolisa Dyeshana
Integrated Executive Creative Director: Martin Schlumpf
Integrated Copywriter: bernicepuleng
Integrated Art Director: Raphael Kuppasamy
Creative Business Director: Amber Mackeurtan
Integrated Account Manager: Sonwabile Mkize
TV Producer: Wendy Botha

PRODUCTION
Production Company: Romance Films .tv
Director: Greg Gray
Executive Producer: Helena Woodfine
Line Producer: Shannon McDougall
Director of Photography: Adam Bentel
Production Art Director: Chris Bass
Costume Designer: Bridget Baker
Associate Costume designer : Dihantus Engelbrecht
Head of Research: Maghiel Van Dorssen

TALENT
Mrs Davies: Victoria Davies
Grays Casting: Kevin Gray .to.the.gray
Mbuso: Kwenzo Ngobo
Warrior: Katlego Lebogang .lebogang_
Warrior: Kazi Khuboni
Queen: Abena Aviyor
Little Big John: Likho Mango

POST PRODUCTION
Editor: Ricky Boyd
Deliverance
Visual Effects Supervisors: Marco Raposa De Barbosa / Byron Tofas
Music House: Pressure Cooker
Composer: Andries Smit
Creative Director: James Matthes
Studio Producer: Astrid Iverson
Sound Company: Sterling Sound
Sound Designer: Lorens Persson
Colourist: Nic Apostoli / Strangelove

12/10/2022

https://ididthat.co/ididthat-craft-awards-september/

Best in Craft awarded to Greg Gray from Romance This month’s IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards were judged by Executive Creative Director at FCB Tian van den Heever and Animation & VFX Supervisor and Head of Production at Chocolate Tribe, Rob van den Bragt. Congratulations to the man, the myth,

08/10/2022

Well done Greg Gray for your Loerie wins, you’ve made us proud. Again. Thank you to our incredible agency, client, crew and suppliers for their unwavering loyalty and support. | Joe Public