Audio One

09/04/2026

Very grateful to have worked on 2 of the documentary films at this year’s Nominations for News and Documentary Emmy’s 2026. And 3 nominations between them. 😁

25/03/2026

What an incredible evening attending the Royal Television Society Awards in Mayfair. Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey, nominated for best documentary Science and The Natural World Category.

20/03/2026

Looking forward to attending the Royal Television Society Awards in London on Tuesday. Representing Pangolin: Kulu's Journey, Nominated in the Science and Natural World Category.

14/03/2026

I feel so grateful for the SAFTA win for Best Sound in a Documentary last night. It was a true privilege to be part of such an amazing production, working alongside a team of incredibly talented and dedicated individuals. Huge thanks to and for this opportunity.

23/02/2026

Congratulations to the F1 Sound Team on winning the BAFTA Film Award for Best Sound! Their excellent work also makes them the 12th of our AMPS Award Winners to go on to win the BAFTA. Will they get the Oscar too?

If you haven't listened yet, Gareth Johns AMPS, Al Nelson and Gwen Yates Whittle from the F1 Sound Team joined Jake Whitelee AMPS on our Podcast to talk about how they created that epic movie soundtrack - https://on.soundcloud.com/7kI5PeVP3RnJwPHV5y

20/02/2026

I have such good memories working on this film. Such a wonderful experience working with such incredible talent.

On this day, 18 February 2005 — exactly 21 years ago — the South African Xhosa-language film uCarmen eKhayelitsha made history by winning the Golden Bear award for best film at the 55th Berlin International Film Festival in Germany. Directed by Mark Dornford-May and set in the Cape Town township of Khayelitsha, the film adapted Georges Bizet’s classic opera Carmen, translating it into Xhosa and blending contemporary South African realities with classical music. It became the second South African film to compete at the prestigious festival and the first to claim the top prize, highlighting the global recognition of South Africa’s burgeoning film industry.

The win was hailed as a landmark moment for Xhosa-language cinema and African storytelling on the international stage, demonstrating how local narratives could resonate worldwide. Beyond its artistic success, the film showcased the talents of young South African performers, many of whom were cast directly from the streets of Khayelitsha.

Today, in 2026, uCarmen eKhayelitsha remains celebrated as a pioneering achievement in African cinema, inspiring filmmakers across the continent to blend traditional stories with modern expression while gaining international acclaim.

20/02/2026

Huge congratulations to the amazing team behind *Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey* on all the SAFTA nominations including Best Sound 🎉
A special thanks to George Chignell and Pippa Ehrlich for your incredible dedication in bringing Kulu’s story to the world. So proud of this team and this film.

18/02/2026

So pleased for the recognition of the incredible film. What a joy it was to be able to contribute.

The 19th South African Film and Television Awards honours the storytellers who shape our national narrative and uphold excellence across the industry. We are proud that Mother City Documentary has been nominated for two awards this year - Best Documentary Feature and Best Achievement in Directing.

At a moment when housing justice and the question of who our cities are for feels more urgent than ever, this recognition affirms the power of documentary to confront inequality, amplify community voices, and demand accountability. These nominations are not just an honour, they are a testament to storytelling that matters now.

If you’ve missed any screenings in Cape Town, you’ll be able to watch it at the L***a Theatre tonight at 6pm.

This is not just a film screening, but an invitation into a vital public conversation.

📍 L***a Theatre, Cape Town
📅 18 February
⏰ 18:00
🎟️ Tickets: R100
🔗 Ticket link: https://tinyurl.com/MCCapeTalk

Book your seat and be part of the discussion.

15/02/2026

New project loading……….. 😊