The SA FILM Academy

09/10/2025

Throwing it way back this Thursday!
This week’s shines on Sinenhlanhla Ngubane! S true testament to talent, grit, and growth. From her early days at the Centre for Creative Education to international productions like The Wheel of Time (Amazon) and Average Joe (S2), Sinenhlanhla’s journey proves that hard work and passion can take you anywhere.

13/09/2025

12/09/2025

You just had to be there!
The Picture Formation Masterclass with colorist & VFX wizard Paul Hanrahan was pure magic in blending craft, color, and decades of wisdom.
Big thanks to SAFAITS for partnering with us on this epic masterclass!

11/09/2025

Meet Dylan De Beer
Dylan is a happy-go-lucky creative with a dry sense of humor who loves gardening, Capoeira, and abstract painting.
With a Higher Certificate in Animation & VFX from SAE Institute, Dylan has already worked at Lekka Media Co. as a Junior Editor. Turning audio samples, recorded footage, and graphics into polished productions for TV, online media, and promos.
Now, he’s stepping into the SA Film Academy Internship Class of 2025–2026, ready to sharpen his skills and grow in the industry!

09/09/2025

Intern Spotlight: Our SA FILM Academy intern premiered “99 Days Too Soon” at FAME Week Africa!
A personal documentary tracing the 99 days that 26-week premature baby Emily Munch ( )spent in the NICU. Weaving family archives with interviews filmed nearly 22 years later. From her parents, paediatrician, and the NICU nurses, the film pairs expert insight with Emily’s own adult perspective on how those fragile first months shaped her and those she loves.
We are super proud to shine a light on our very own!🤩

09/09/2025

🖥Picture Formation Masterclass!🖥
Join us for an exclusive masterclass with Paul Hanrahan: South African senior colorist, educator, and VFX supervisor based in Taiwan. With 30+ years of experience across commercials, films, documentaries, music videos, and TV, Paul brings unmatched expertise to the world of post-production.

Date: Thursday, 11 September 2025
Time: 14:00pm - 16:00pm
Venue / Zoom: Atlantic Film Studios & Zoom (for outside of Cape Town)
RSVP: [email protected]

Don’t miss this chance to dive into the art of crafting pictures in post-production and learn from one of the industry’s finest.

29/08/2025

Catch our CEO, Lindi Ndebele-Koka, at FAME Week Africa!

She will be speaking at the BRIDGING THE GAP: From Training to Industry session – a vital conversation on tackling the challenges young graduates face in turning training into meaningful industry participation.

Session Focus:
Since the dawn of democracy, South Africa’s film, television, and multimedia sectors have grown significantly, with more productions, funding, and training opportunities than ever before. Yet, many young creatives still struggle with career pathways, access to resources, and securing internships or jobs. This session brings together experts to share real-world case studies, practical interventions, and pathways to empower the next generation.

Moderator: Maganthrie Pillay, CEO, Magan Global
Speakers:

Lindi Ndebele-Koka, CEO, SA Film Academy

Yusra Peters, Impact Filmmaker

Beathur Mgoza Baker, Producer & Director

Whan Zulu, Film Producer

Onke Dumeko, Head of Operations, NFVF

Date: 3 September 2025
Time: 15:15 – 16:00
Venue: FAME Week Africa

Don’t miss this insightful discussion shaping the future of our industry. See you there!

29/08/2025

📢Exciting News!📢

The SA Film Academy, Greenset, and Crew Collective are heading to FAME Week Africa 2025 and we’re beyond thrilled to be part of it!

We’ll be at the festival all week, hosting panel discussions, meeting incredible industry minds, and showcasing what we do best.

Come visit our stands, join our sessions, and connect with us. We can’t wait to see you there!

27/08/2025

HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS FORMER SA FILM ACADEMY TRAINEE - LOYISO MATHUMBA – WHO IS ALL SMILES AS HE PROUDLY DISPLAYS OUR 118TH FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY DRIVING LICENSE - IN OUR BRAND NEW, BRIGHT-RED SUZUKI S-PRESSO - THROUGH THE FREE FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY...

The free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY continues to obtain life-changing licenses for our awesome beneficiaries.

CONGRATULATIONS ALL ROUND!!!

CELEBRATING THE 118TH DRIVING LICENSE BENEFICIARY OF THE FREE FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY - obtained through the free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY, at the wheel of our awesome, sponsored, BRAND NEW, SPANKING-RED, Suzuki S-Presso!!!

HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS ARE DUE to The SA FILM Academy, our FILMGRO Instructor Sibo Xhakhane and our FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY Operations Manager, Cindy Mkhwanazi and Akhona Sitshinga!!!

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 Akhona Sitshinga
[email protected] with your details.
Terms and Conditions Apply.

27/08/2025

Meet Litha Pizisa: SA FILM Academy 2025 Production Trainee! 🤩
Litha is a resilient, ambitious creative with a passion for storytelling and teamwork. A two-time AFDA graduate (Cum Laude BA & Dean’s List Honours). Litha’s already worked as a Production Assistant on a professional feature film with Known Associates and as Set & Props Manager for Sleeping With The Enemy at the Baxter Theatre. With her skills in admin, bookkeeping, and problem-solving, Litha is ready to learn, grow, and bring her sharp eye for detail and creativity to every project.

23/08/2025

THE WEEKEND NUMBERS ARE OUT FOR NETFLIX'S ONE PIECE - AND IT'S BREAKING ALL RECORDS!

The success of One Piece knows no bounds. Eiichiro Oda's hit series has been a global phenomenon for ages thanks to its anime and manga.

Now, Netflix is adding to its reputation with its live-action adaptation that has become a bonafide hit.

Serviced by Film Afrika Entertainment on the ground in Cape Town South Africa - with awesome South African crew, Heads of Departments and actors, the SA FILM Academy provided 31 trainees and interns - Academy of Creative Excellence (ACE) candidates and over 60 SA FILM Academy alumnae/i in crew and emerging management!

During its opening weekend, One Piece managed to beat a record set by Netflix's top shows, and now we know just how many people tuned into Netflix's One Piece in its first few days.

The information comes firsthand from Netflix as its weekend numbers are out. It seems One Piece managed to come in at Netflix's top show over the weekend with its opening. The show earned 18.5 million views between August 31st and September 3rd. And when it comes to hours streamed, Netflix's One Piece earned 140 million hours in total.

As you can imagine, that number is huge, and there is more to unpack. The weekend total also confirmed Netflix's One Piece was ranked first in 86 countries overall. This means fans were treated to One Piece again and again. With a certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Netflix's One Piece stands as the most successful Hollywood anime adaptation to date. This data backs up the claim, so you can see why One Piece fans are already clamoring for season two. And so are our SA FILM Academy trainees, interns and alumni, who worked on Season 1!!!!

If you are not caught up with One Piece, the Netflix live-action series is streaming now. All of season one is available, so you can watch it subbed or dubbed to your preference.