The SA FILM Academy

05/12/2024

THE DEPUTY MINISTER VISITS THE SET OF ONE PIECE SEASON 2

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/celeb-news/local-celebs/deputy-minister-visits-set-of-netflixs-one-piece-season-2

Deputy Minister Zoku Godlimpi recently toured the set of Netflix’s 'One Piece' Season 2 at Cape Town Film Studios.

29/11/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY MKHWANAZI FOR YESTERDAY!!!

Happy Birthday Cindy Mkhwanazi and may you have many, many, many, many more!!!!

ENJOY your favourite cupcakes!!!

29/11/2024

FILM AFRIKA MICTSETA SAFA 2024 - 2025 INTERNS SHARE THEIR TESTIMONY

Film Afrika MICTSETA SAFA 2024 - 2025 interns assembled at Atlantic Studios to meet the MICTSETA for the First Quarter Audit, sharing their testimony - and 15" of Fame - speaking of their experiences and activities with which they been engaged thus far...

Here are only 8 of the 24 interns the majority of whom are currently gainfully deployed on productions...

Here they are in the frame with SA FILM Academy Operations & Training Manager Cindy Mkhwanazi...

WATCH THIS SPACE...

27/11/2024

AWESOME FILMSCAPE VIRTUAL PRODUCTION CINEMATOGRAPHY AND LIGHTING IN THE VOLUME MASTER CLASS

The FILMSCAPE team, Hennie Pretorius, Chris Gardner and Loubser Claassen conducted an awesome Cinematography & Lighting In the Volume Master Class together with ReelPartners in the majestic FILMSCAPE LED volume at Atlantic Studios in Montague Gardens.

The MICTSETA audit team - who were in attendance at the time - were literally blown away.

Special thanks to Jaco Loubser, Charl Marais, Chris Gardner, Hennie Pretorius and Loubser Claassen

18/11/2024

EPIC FILM AFRIKA CINEMATOGRAPHY & LIGHTING DOP, DIMMER OP & GAFFER SKILLS PROGRAMME MASTER CLASS - HELD AT MEDIA FILM SERVICE!!!

The intensive Cinematography and Lighting DoP, Dimmer Ops and Gaffer workshop, we held at Media Film Service in Paarden Eiland – with top industry coaches hot off the set of Film Afrika-serviced productions One Piece – Project Renaissance and Virgil, - legendary DoP George Amos; Dimmer Operator Yanga Ngam & Rigging Gaffers, Patrick Frieslaar & Vusi Velaphi & promising, aspiring Dimmer Op SAFA trainee Siyabonga Zulu - which was an integral part of our FILM AFRIKA MICT SETA SA FILM Academy ReelPartners Cinematography and Lighting Skills programme.

It was without-a-doubt - one of the most specialized, intensive, fascinating, probably-once-in-a-life-time, hands-on experiential learning workshop at the hands of true industry icons and masters-of-their-crafts.

Special thanks to MEDIA FILM SERVICE for so generously and graciously hosting us and providing such amazing equipment on a busy Saturday morning; to Film Afrika and Marisa Sonemann-Turner for providing the Dimmer Ops gear for our demo - and to George, Yanga, Patrick and the Team for offering your valuable time up for this awesome workshop!!!

18/11/2024

109 LICENSES SO FAR- AND OUT ON THE ROAD EVERY DAY!

The quiet, unassuming, determined, eternally-patient presence of our professional driving instructor, Mr Sibo Xhakane cannot be overlooked or under-estimated.

Sibo is a man of infinite patience and tolerance and there is little or no doubt that he has been instrumental in carefully guiding the majority of our FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY beneficiaries to their ultimate success!!!

Thank you a thousand times Sibo and Thank You too to our FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY Manager Cindy Mkhwanazi for managing the bookings so carefully and methodically.

We could not have achieved this without either of you.

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18/11/2024

AWESOME HOMEBREW MASTERCLASS

Last week witnessed an intense, awesome IT Engineering; Gear Management; Studio & Production Management & Engineering; Data and Media Management & Broadcasting - Studio & Production Management Master Class presented by Homebrew Films.

Our implementation partner as ever is the MICTSETA and we were privileged to have a VIP guest from the MICTSETA, Nambita Kasi-Ndzuzo

MC Courtney Jephta introduced the Master Class followed by HBC & FILMSCAPE GM Charl Marais on Studio & Production Management; Andi Siwela on Gear Management; Kurt Roberts on IT Engineering & Engineering in general and last-but-most-definitely-not-least, Mayesha Fredericks sharing valuable information on Data and Media Management & Broadcasting...

There were many cogent questions from the capacity audience and the entire workshop was immensely enjoyed by everyone.

Extra special thanks to Andi Siwela for coordinating and organizing it!!!!

ANDI, YOU ROCK!!!!

13/11/2024

IT’S A TOTAL KNOCK-OUT FOR NOSIPHELO MARASI - FLOATING LIKE A BUTTERFLY - OBTAINING OUR 109TH FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY LICENCE!

THROUGH THE FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY & SAFA TRAINEE NOSIPHELO MARASI - OUR LATEST SUPER-HAPPY BENEFICIARY!

HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS NOSI - FOR OBTAINING OUR 109TH FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY DRIVING LICENSE!

So herewith our latest, 109TH FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY LICENCE in our beautiful SUZUKI - THROUGH THE FREE FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY...

As we close down 2024 and surge towards 2025, the free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY continues to obtain licenses for our awesome beneficiaries.

CONGRATULATIONS ALL ROUND!!!

HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS ONCE MORE NOSII!!! -

CELEBRATING AS THE 109TH DRIVING LICENSE BENEFICIARY OF THE FREE FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY - under the instruction of FILMGRO Driving Academy instructor Sibo Xhakhane and FILMGRO Operations Manager Cindy Mkhwanazi - obtained through the free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY, at the wheel of our awesome, sponsored Suzuki S-Presso!!!

Heartiest congratulations once again, NOSII! And to The SA FILM Academy, our FILMGRO Instructor Sibo Xhakhane and our FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY Operations Manager, Cindy Mkhwanazi!!!
As ever, this is another TRULY awesome achievement!!!

YOU ARE A TOTAL KNOCK-OUT - IF YOUR MUHAMMAD ALI T-SHIRT IS ANYTHING TO GO BY!!!!

EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Suzuki; Homebrew Films; Atlantic Studios, KykNET, KykNET & kie & ORIGIN Financial!

If you are studying, are a trainee, intern, alumnus, alumna, associate in the Film, Electronic & Digital Media industries, to apply to join the free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY - and hopefully obtain YOUR Driving License -
Please e-mail
[email protected] with your details.

Terms and Conditions Apply.

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13/11/2024

FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY LICENSES FLOWING THICK-AND-FAST!

THROUGH THE FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY & SAFA ALUMNA AND ACE CANDIDATE, NOLOYISO HILI - OUR LATEST SUPER-HAPPY BENEFICIARY WITH MORE THAN A SPRING IN HER STEP!

HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS NOLO - FOR OBTAINING OUR 108TH FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY DRIVING LICENSE!

So herewith our latest, 108TH FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY LICENCE in our beautiful SUZUKI - THROUGH THE FREE FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY...

As we close down 2024 and surge towards 2025, the free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY continues to obtain licenses for our grateful beneficiaries.

CONGRATULATIONS ALL ROUND!!!

HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS ONCE MORE NOLOI!!! -

CELEBRATING AS THE 108TH DRIVING LICENSE BENEFICIARY OF THE FREE FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY - under the instruction of FILMGRO Driving Academy instructor Sibo Xhakhane and FILMGRO Operations Manager Cindy Mkhwanazi - obtained through the free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY, at the wheel of our awesome, sponsored Suzuki S-Presso!!!

Heartiest congratulations once again, NOLOI! And to The SA FILM Academy, our FILMGRO Instructor Sibo Xhakhane and our FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY Operations Manager, Cindy Mkhwanazi!!!
As ever, this is another TRULY awesome achievement!!!

YOU TOTALLY ROCK!!!!

EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Suzuki; Homebrew Films; Atlantic Studios, KykNET, KykNET & kie & ORIGIN Financial!

If you are studying, are a trainee, intern, alumnus, alumna, associate in the Film, Electronic & Digital Media industries, to apply to join the free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY - and hopefully obtain YOUR Driving License -
Please e-mail
[email protected] with your details.

Terms and Conditions Apply.

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07/11/2024

THE CREW COLLECTIVE IS REALLY ROCKING! SO GET ROCKING TOGETHER WITH US!!!

Check out this awesome interview with one our SA FILM Academy/ T3 alumnae, eternally upbeat, vivacious Vinita Petrus:

https://www.facebook.com/reel/2276565679392422

If you feel you are under-represented and want to get into the industry or make contact with those who are making things happen in the industry, join the CREW COLLECTIVE www.crewcollective.org.za

05/11/2024

PRINCE WILLIAM IS IN TOWN

The Prince of Wales is on a four-day South African trip for the annual ceremony of his Earthshot Prize.

Atlantic Studios, Multichoice; Homebrew Wild; ShareScreen Africa, GREENSET and the SA FILM Academy were privileged to host and present to some of the Earthshot delegates, Multichoice VIP's, assorted Social Media Influencers and the press core, the Role of Media Driving Real Change in Society & the World.

We then took the visitors on a tour of the Suidooster Studios where filming was in progress and to the majestic FILMSCAPE Virtual Production volume, which really blew them away.

Much fun, growing and learning was experienced all round.

01/11/2024

LIFT OFF, WE HAVE A LIFT OFF!

UNATHI IS NO.107 AND FLYING - AS DRIVING LICENSES FLOW THICK & FAST - THROUGH THE FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY & UNATHI MEHLOMAKHULU - ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT PAYROLL ASSISTANT - IS OUR LATEST SUPER-HAPPY BENEFICIARY

HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS UNATHI - FOR OBTAINING OUR 107TH FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY DRIVING LICENSE!

So herewith our latest, 107TH FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY LICENCE in our beautiful SUZUKI - THROUGH THE FREE FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY...

FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY PROUDLY CELEBRATES THE 107TH DRIVING LICENSE TO DATE - OBTAINED IN OUR BEAUTIFULLY-BRANDED SUZUKI S-PRESSO...

As we surge towards 2025, the free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY continues to obtain licenses for our grateful beneficiaries.

CONGRATULATIONS ALL ROUND!!!

HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS ONCE MORE UNATHII!!! -
CELEBRATING AS THE 107TH DRIVING LICENSE BENEFICIARY OF THE FREE FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY - under the instruction of FILMGRO Driving Academy instructor Sibo Xhakhane and FILMGRO Operations Manager Cindy Mkhwanazi - obtained through the free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY, at the wheel of our awesome, sponsored Suzuki S-Presso!!!

Heartiest congratulations again, UNATHI! And to The SA FILM Academy, our FILMGRO Instructor Sibo Xhakhane and our FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY Operations Manager, Cindy Mkhwanazi!!!

As ever, this is another TRULY awesome achievement!!!

EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Suzuki; Homebrew Films; Atlantic Studios, KykNET, KykNET & kie & ORIGIN Financial!
If you are studying, are a trainee, intern, alumnus, alumna, associate in the Film, Electronic & Digital Media industries, to apply to join the free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY - and hopefully obtain YOUR Driving License -

Please e-mail
[email protected] with your details.

Terms and Conditions Apply.

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25/10/2024

DON'T MISS THIS AWESOME ARTICLE IN THE CALLSHEET ABOUT OUR LATEST EXPANDING, GROWING RESOURCE JUST FOR YOU: CREW COLLECTIVE!

https://thecallsheet.co.za/2024/10/24/crew-collective-showcasing-south-africas-hidden-talent/

Proposed by Marisa Sonemann-Turner from Film Afrika - and based on the extremely successful business model of https://www.arraycrew.com , pioneered by luminary and American filmmaker and producer Ava DuVernay - CREW COLLECTIVE’s mission is to help level the playing field in the entertainment industry. It offers an expanding pool of underrepresented professionals with fresh voices and perspectives.

It’s the perfect launch pad to lift-off careers.

Whether you're a seasoned director or an emerging coordinator in the production office, CREW COLLECTIVE provides an exciting space for collaboration, connection and growth. It’s the go-to platform for helping inject diverse talent into the creative process, ensuring that all voices are heard.

CREW COLLECTIVE helps open doors for marginalized talent in a highly competitive industry. By showcasing individuals, CREW COLLECTIVE is helping shape the future of South African film and television industries, one talent at a time.

Check out [ www.crewcollective.org.za ] and join the movement to foster professional diversity & creativity in the entertainment industry.

For more information and how to join, contact Sihlengelwe Buthelezi NOW via e-Mail at [email protected]

CREW COLLECTIVE’s mission is to level the playing field in SA's entertainment industry.

24/10/2024

106 NOT OUT! - DRIVING LICENSES ARE FLOWING THICK & FAST - THROUGH THE FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY & LUNGISA LAMANI IS OUR LATEST HAPPY BENEFICIARY

HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS LUNGISA - FOR OBTAINING OUR 106TH FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY DRIVING LICENSE!

So herewith our latest, 106TH FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY LICENCE in our beautiful SUZUKI - THROUGH THE FREE FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY...

Heartiest Congratulations LUNGISA!

FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY PROUDLY CELEBRATES THE 106TH DRIVING LICENSE TO DATE - OBTAINED IN OUR BEAUTIFULLY-BRANDED SUZUKI S-PRESSO...

As we surge towards 2025, the free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY continues to obtain licenses for our grateful beneficiaries.

CONGRATULATIONS ALL ROUND!!!

HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS ONCE MORE LUNGISAI!!! -

CELEBRATING AS THE 106TH DRIVING LICENSE BENEFICIARY OF THE FREE FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY - under the instruction of FILMGRO Driving Academy instructor Sibo Xhakhane and FILMGRO Operations Manager Cindy Mkhwanazi - obtained through the free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY, at the wheel of our awesome, sponsored Suzuki S-Presso!!!

Heartiest congratulations again, LUNGISA! And to The SA FILM Academy, our FILMGRO Instructor Sibo Xhakhane and our FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY Operations Manager, Cindy Mkhwanazi!!!

As ever, this is another TRULY awesome achievement!!!

EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Suzuki; Homebrew Films; Atlantic Studios, KykNET, KykNET & kie & ORIGIN Financial!
If you are studying, are a trainee, intern, alumnus, alumna, associate in the Film, Electronic & Digital Media industries, to apply to join the free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY - and hopefully obtain YOUR Driving License -

Please e-mail
[email protected] with your details.

Terms and Conditions Apply.

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23/10/2024

THREE CHEERS for our 105th FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY licence beneficiary LILITHA MOMOZA – GREENSET ECOSTEWARD - LEAPING ON SUNSHINE!!!!

THREE CHEERS for 105 - AND HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS TO LILITHA - FOR OUR 105TH FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY DRIVING LICENSE!

So herewith our latest, 105TH FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY LICENCE in our beautiful SUZUKI:

TRIPPING THE LIGHT, LILITHA CELEBRATES OBTAINING THE 105TH DRIVING LICENSE - THROUGH THE FREE FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY...

Heartiest Congratulations LILI!

FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY PROUDLY CELEBRATES THE 105TH DRIVING LICENSE TO DATE - OBTAINED IN OUR BEAUTIFULLY-BRANDED SUZUKI S-PRESSO

As we surge through 2024, the free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY continues to obtain licenses for our grateful beneficiaries.

CONGRATULATIONS ALL ROUND!!!

HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS ONCE MORE LILITHAI!!! -

CELEBRATING AS THE 105TH DRIVING LICENSE BENEFICIARY OF THE FREE FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY - under the instruction of FILMGRO Driving Academy instructor Sibo Xhakhane and FILMGRO Operations Manager Cindy Mkhwanazi - obtained through the free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY, at the wheel of our awesome, sponsored Suzuki S-Presso!!!

Heartiest congratulations again, LILITHA! And to The SA FILM Academy, our FILMGRO Instructor Sibo Xhakhane and our FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY Operations Manager, Cindy Mkhwanazi!!!

As ever, this is another TRULY awesome achievement!!!

EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Suzuki; Homebrew Films; Atlantic Studios, KykNET, KykNET & kie & ORIGIN Financial!

If you are studying, are a trainee, intern, alumnus, alumna, associate in the Film, Electronic & Digital Media industries, to apply to join the free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY - and hopefully obtain YOUR Driving License -

Please e-mail
[email protected] with your details.

Terms and Conditions Apply.

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23/10/2024

THE SA FILM ACADEMY HELD AN AWESOME FILM PRODUCTION ACCOUNTING WORKSHOP

ACCOUNTABILITY RULES!!!

WE ARE RECRUITING THE RIGHT KIND OF PEOPLE FOR THIS DEMANDING POSITION!!!

WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS MASTER CLASS PROVIDING A UNIQUE, INSIDE TRACK ON FILM PRODUCTION ACCOUNTING - THE PULSE OF THE PRODUCTION - BY INDUSTRY ICONS – LYNDON SYSTER & RUDI VAN AS

At the core of every successful film project lies meticulous production accounting, the unsung heroes that ensure financial health and operational efficiency.

This crucial discipline involves managing budgets, tracking expenses and forecasting costs, providing producers and directors with the insights they need to make informed decisions.

By maintaining a clear financial roadmap, production accountants enable creative teams to focus on storytelling while safeguarding resources, ultimately ensuring that every frame shot aligns with the project’s financial goals.

In the high-stakes world of Film, Electronic & Digital Media, Film Production Accounting is not just about numbers; it’s about empowering the vision and sustaining the art of cinema and television.

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR THE EDITED MASTER CLASS!!!

IF YOU'RE ALREADY ESTABLISHED IN THIS CAREER PATH JOIN: www.crewcollective.org.za TO ASSIST YOU TO SECURE POSITIONS IN THE INDUSTRY!


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