The SA FILM Academy

25/07/2025

HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS TIFFANY ERASMUS – SUIDOOSTER PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, WHO MAJORED IN PRODUCING & DIRECTING - LITERALLY JUMPING FOR JOY - AS SHE OBTAINS OUR 117TH FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY DRIVING LICENSE THROUGH THE FREE FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY...

As we emerge from chilly mid-Winter towards Spring, the free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY continues to obtain life-changing licenses for our awesome beneficiaries.

CONGRATULATIONS ALL ROUND!!!

CELEBRATING THE 117TH DRIVING LICENSE BENEFICIARY OF THE FREE FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY - obtained through the free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY, at the wheel of our awesome, sponsored 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.

21/07/2025

PROJECT ARCADIA, FILM AFRIKA, GREENSET & SA FILM ACADEMY UNITE TO SERVE & GIVE BACK ON MANDELA DAY 2025

Mandela Day 2025 witnessed the local film and entertainment industry uniting in Heideveld, not to create screen stories, but to help write one in real life.

SA FILM Academy Marketing rep, Sihle Buthelezi reports:

`GCU Educare, a vibrant Heideveld Early Childhood Development centre, was the site of this year’s 67 Minutes initiative. led by Project Arcadia in partnership with GREENSET, Film Afrika Entertainment, the SA FILM Academy and Crew Collective.

`The mission was simple but powerful: To serve - using the skills developed in the industry - to uplift a space that nurtures the next generation.

`For Starters a vibrant, imaginative mural on the interior wall of the centre, designed to inspire creativity and joy, now offers a daily reminder to the learners that their stories matter. While some brought the walls to life with colour, others installed a well-point pump and tap.

`We also delivered and connected a 5 000-litre rainwater tank, ensuring that GCU Educare has a more sustainable water source for the future.

`Attention was then focused on the garden. Two flower beds were composted and planted with a mix of 24 awesome plants. Three new trees were placed around the property. Along the perimeter fence, ten bougainvilleas and ten shrubs were planted to bring colour, shade and long-term growth to the space. We also built two large planter boxes on site and positioned two potted trees, completing a welcoming outdoor environment where children can learn, play and dream.

`Mid-morning, the grounds came alive with the sound of music. A celebratory, center dance choir, joyfully performed with movement and song, their raw energy reminding us why Mandela Day exists: to serve with love, to build together, and to honour the legacy of those who paved the path to freedom.

`This initiative was more than a symbolic gesture, it was a true demonstration of collective action and shared responsibility. It reflected what is possible when those behind the scenes of South Africa’s entertainment industry unite with purpose, compassion and a willingness to give back.

`Nelson Mandela once said, “What counts in life is not that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”

`This Mandela Day, that difference was made not just through service, but through unity, creativity and care.

`A living expression of Ubuntu in Action!'

18/07/2025

SUZUKI PRESENTS A BRAND-NEW SUZUKI S-PRESSO TO THE FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY!!!

Ian Loubser - representing Suzuki - proudly presents our brand-new Suzuki S-Presso to the FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY Driving Instructor Sibo Xhakhane.

The free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY is super-excited to receive this brand-new vehicle to train our budding learner drivers to get their driving licences.

It's been proven time-and-again that having a legal driving license is often a clincher when it comes to gaining employment on productions and in production companies, and for career-path development in general.

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

If you are studying media, 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.

15/07/2025

08/07/2025

AMEER SCHIPPERS - ASSISTANT EDITOR FOR SUIDOOSTER - WITH SPRING IN HIS STEP - IS PROUDLY DISPLAYING HIS LICENSE - FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY NO. 116 SO FAR!

HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS AMEER - OBTAINING OUR 116TH FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY DRIVING LICENSE THROUGH THE FREE FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY...

As we emerge from chilly mid-Winter towards Spring, the free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY continues to obtain licenses for our awesome beneficiaries.

CONGRATULATIONS ALL ROUND!!!

CELEBRATING THE 116TH DRIVING LICENSE BENEFICIARY OF THE FREE FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY - obtained through the free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY, at the wheel of our awesome, sponsored 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.

18/06/2025

2025 - 2026 - 12-MONTH MICTSETA INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Dreaming of working in Film & Television? This is your shot!
Our 12-month MICTSETA internship is now OPEN for 2025!

If you're:
* 18–34 years old
* Have a South African ID
* Have a post-matric, tertiary education qualification
* Living in CPT, EC, GP or KZN
* Hungry to learn, gain hands-on, In-service experience + create magic on set

Then send us your 1-minute elevator pitch, CV and certified copy of your ID and tertiary education qualification to [email protected]

More info? Head to www.safilmacademy.org

14/06/2025

12/06/2025

REACH FOR THE STARS WITH THE SA FILM ACADEMY!

Reach for the Stars masterclasses are live in action and if you’re not here, you’re already missing out!

We’re in the middle of shooting our very first magazine insert in just ONE day. We love a good challenge, and the creativity is flowing! Let’s make art! After an exciting, informative In-service Training session in the Studio 3 at Atlantic Studies, we're on our way to shoot the B-Roll on location!

Watch this Space!!!

’sMakeArt

06/06/2025

DON'T MISS THIS AWESOME SA FILM ACADEMY
IN-SERVICE TRAINING MASTERCLASS!!!!
REACH FOR THE STARS
AS WE SHOOT A TV/ONLINE MAGAZINE INSERT
IN ONE DAY!
- With Director & Cinematographer Hannah Zukhovina
THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2025- 08H00 – 16H00
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STUDIO 3/ ATLANTIC STUDIOS/ 7 MONTAGUE DRIVE/ MONTAGUE GARDENS/ CAPE TOWN
RSVP BY WEDNESDAY 11 JUNE 2025 – [email protected]
The focus of the insert will be producing a magazine programme video insert on developing and growing youth through the sport of soccer - using as the subject our insert - our very own FILMGRO Driving Instructor Sibo Xhakane, as coach and mentor and his soccer kids.
DON'T MISS THIS AWESOME
IN-SERVICE TRAINING MASTERCLASS!

05/06/2025

THE SA FILM ACADEMY IS HIRING!

🎯 We’re Hiring!

Join us as a Part-Time Virtual Executive Administrator 🌍✨

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-driven professional to support our CEO with high-level admin, scheduling, communications, and more.

If you're organized, thrive in fast-paced environments, and have a passion for the creative industry,we’d love to hear from you!

📍 Remote | 🕒 Part-Time | 🎬 Audio-Visual/Content Creation experience is a plus

Apply now via email and join the team!