Grinder Films

Grinder Films SPECIALISTS IN TABLETOP CINEMATOGRAPHY - FOOD - LIQUIDS - PRODUCT - PACKS - PERFORMANCE Grinder Films is based in Cape Town, South Africa. We have a 300 sqm.

We are Africa's only specialist Food & Beverage Tabletop Film Production company. studio, purpose-built for the production of this specific advertising genre. Grinder specializes in production of commercials for the food & beverage sector and are specialists in such food-type specifics as Dry Foods, Sauces, Beer, Chocolates, Dairy, Juices and Ice Cream to mention just a few. We not only produce Ta

bletop but Performance/Live-Action parts as well. Our approach is to homogenize performance and product elements to create a single and aligned look and message. We shoot in both studio and on location. Locally in South Africa as well as Internationally. Our main markets are Africa, Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Asia. Grinder Films also produces Photo/Stills Productions as well as prepares product substitutes, packs production and label printing. For further info on our Directors or other references please refer to our website:

www.grinderfilms.com

14/05/2026

Head over to our website and take a look at our journals, where we share the latest projects and what’s going down at Grinder Films.

Link in bio 👊

We came, we shot, & kept it smooth ✨BTS for Amarula.
07/05/2026

We came, we shot, & kept it smooth ✨

BTS for Amarula.

22/04/2026

Amarula: From Storyboard To Final Cut ✨

17/04/2026

A film for Amarula — ‘Chilled & Ready’

Not every moment needs Amarula, just the good ones.�Always ready. Chilled for the moments that count.

Directed by Keletso Motau x Grinder Films

CLIENT:
Marketing Manager: Meryll Stocks Roos
Marketing Comms Manager: Sindiswa Masuta
Global Head: Tinyiko Mageza
Brand Manager: Simphiwe Zondo

AGENCY:
Business Unit Director:
Producer: Emma Hurly
Executive Creative Director: Nhlanhla Ngcobo
Creative Group Head (Copy): pixelatedzee
Creative Group Head:
Client Service Director: Anna Nashandi
Group Head Production:

CASTmakhetha

Sarah Efrieda
Jamie-Lee Benjamin


Hand Models — Hazel N & Issh Matshoba

PRODUCTION
Director: .motau
Executive Producer:
Producer:
Production Manager:
1st AD: Marcy Trout
Production Assistant: ._
Set PA:

CAMERA
DOP:
Focus Puller:
DIT/VT:
VT Assistant: Xolani Maponya

LIGHTING
Gaffer:
Best Boy: .at.wor
Spark:
Spark: Siviwe Maxakatho

GRIP
Key Grip: .tientcheu
Best Boy Grip: Phillip Potgieter

ART DEPARTMENT
Art Director:
Props Master: �Food Stylist:
Art Assistant & Driver: Howard Muchinaso
Swing Gang: Michael Mukandi
Swing Gang: Isaac Mazumba

SFX, PRODUCT & PACKS
SFX, Product & Packs Specialist:
Product, Packs & SFX Assist: .orpen

GLAM
Wardrobe Stylist:
Wardrobe Assistant:
Make Up & Hair:
Make Up & Hair:

POST PRODUCTION:
Post Producer: -Anne_Rennie
Offline Editor:
Colourist: Reg Voges
Online Editor:

UNIT & LOCATIONS
Unit & Location Manager:
Unit & Location Assistant: Francis Pivadga

FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Studio Manager: �
LOCATIONS: .spaces,

GEAR:

CATERING:

15/04/2026

Sneak Peek Coming Through!

We had the pleasure of bringing this project to life for Amarula, directed by .motau

Stay tuned 😃

EP’s, Producers, LP’s, PM’s - do you relate? Let us know what you would add 📝
10/04/2026

EP’s, Producers, LP’s, PM’s - do you relate? Let us know what you would add 📝

03/04/2026

This year’s GOLD BUNNY campaign for Lindt & Sprüngli celebrates the traditions that grow with us — shaped by moments, passed on over time.

We were proud to create the Maître Chocolatier scenes in studio, combining precise motion control with in-camera chocolate work to capture something magical.

In collaboration with Farner and Shining Films.
Directed by Simon Barnes.

This is what it looks like when everyone brings their best. BTS for KFC Kentucky Town, with an incredible director and a...
02/04/2026

This is what it looks like when everyone brings their best.

BTS for KFC Kentucky Town, with an incredible director and a team that delivered🔥.

18/03/2026

Last year, we serviced the “No Lay’s, No Summer” TVC for Baltica Films in Warsaw. Shot in Cape Town and directed by Keith McCarthy, this project was all about that effortless summer energy 🇿🇦🇵🇱

Cape Town provided the backdrop, but our incredible crew brought the magic. A massive shout out to the team for making everything seamless from prep to wrap. 🎬✨

Thank you to Tomek Hryniszyn ( ) and the team at Baltica Films () for the continued trust. We’re proud to have helped bring this vision to life on our shores because truly, “No Lay’s, No Summer.”

PRODUCTION:
EP: David Rowley ()
PRODUCER: Jen Pack ()
LP: Greer Hoeks (.hoeks)
PM: Cate Uys ()
PC: Lynn Erasmus (.e)
CAST COORD: Lee Sandmann (lee_sandmann)
1st AD: Megan Truter ()

HODs & LEADS:
DOP: Pierre de Villiers ()
GAFFER: Duncan Johnson ()
KEY GRIP: Eric Lolo (.teralolo)
ART DIR: Will Boyes (.boyes)
STYLIST: Natasha Els ()
MUA: Jacqui Viljoen ()
PRODUCT/SFX: Nicolas Klemp ()
UNIT MGR: Vernon Marais ()
MARINE CO-ORD: Butch Kriel
ANIMAL WRANGLER: Garin van Munster ()
CATERING:

11/03/2026

A recent project for Lindt Switzerland for their Les Grandes chocolate .

Beautifully performed by Erika Haughton and LA-based actor Sahib Faber, bringing warmth and quiet elegance to the story.

Shot by Simon Barnes at Grinder Films Studio and on location in Cape Town.
Chocolate craft and product work by Nic Klemp.

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46 Rochester Road
Cape Town
7925

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