The SA FILM Academy

13/11/2025

Join the Digital Imaging Technician Training Program, designed to equip you with real-world, industry-ready experience.
💡 Free for paid SAFAITS members!
Not a member yet?
👉 Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_KShBKQ5tC_vM-1iW2pjNPadjNirRMUROVQ-HzCKvoyhg6w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114739727558057425180

13/11/2025

Intern Spotlight: Zubenathi Malothana
A storyteller behind the lens and a creative at heart, Zubenathi brings passion and precision to every frame. Check out his project Lyrix airing on Cape Town TV and streaming on YouTube!
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07/11/2025

Meet Zubenathi Malothana, our striding Camera Trainee whose work blends detail, heart, and powerful visual storytelling. Catch his show Lyrix on Cape Town TV every Friday at 16:00pm-17:00pm and follow his journey behind the lens.

07/11/2025

FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY celebrates licence #119!
This time, it’s a bright-red milestone earned in our 🚗Suzuki S-Presso 🚗 by Homebrew Films’ Overklank Department Voice Q Operator, Christiaan Peter Kupido!

And get this, Christiaan’s T-shirt says it all: he’s in A POSITIVE STATE OF MIND! 😎
He’s just bagged his life-changing driver’s licence and he and his wife have just bought a new car too!

We’re all smiles celebrating Licence #119 through our free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY!
Massive kudos to our incredible instructor Sibo Xhakhane, our powerhouse operations duo Cindy Mkhwanazi & Akhona Sitshinga, and our amazing sponsors: Suzuki, Homebrew Films, Atlantic Studios, kykNET, kykNET & Kie, and Origin Financial!

Want to get behind the wheel?
If you’re a student, trainee, intern, alumnus or associate in the Film, Electronic or Digital Media industries, apply to join the free FILMGRO DRIVING ACADEMY!
Email: [email protected] for details.
(T&Cs apply.)

06/11/2025

🎬🌟Meet our Alumnae of the week: Athule Caleni 🎬🌟
Unit • Lighting • Rigging Assistant.

Athule is known for his strong work ethic, quick learning, and teamwork. He’s contributed to shows like Project Panda, Devil’s Peak, Raised by Wolves, Help, and The Great War. Athule consistently delivers his best on every set he steps into and proves he is a true asset behind the scenes.

05/11/2025

What a fantastic day of creativity and innovation!
A huge thank you to MICTSETA for allowing us at The SA Film Academy to host our incredible MICTSETA and SAFA interns for a powerful Entrepreneurship Content-Generation Masterclass.
From bold ideas to brand identity, today was all about empowering creatives to think, plan, and grow as personal brands in the industry. 🔥

04/11/2025

Our Entrepreneurship Content-Generation Masterclass was filled with insight, creativity, and purpose. We explored what it means to own your brand, share your story, and embrace the journey that defines your art.

30/10/2025

We are excited to announce the SA FILM Academy x SAFAITS Joint Training Program!
We are looking for candidates who are skilled in Digital Marketing & Communications (including social media) to partake in this awesome opportunity.

If you are passionate about digital storytelling and want to develop skills in:
• Social media strategy & campaign management.
• Content creation & brand communication.
• Analytics, reporting & digital engagement.

…then we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close 30 November 2025.
Send your application to: [email protected].

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16/10/2025

Meet Nangamso Memani: SA Film Academy Trainee Spotlight!

Born and raised in Khayelitsha, Nangamso is a Cape Town-based filmmaker and Production Trainee with a passion for storytelling through visual art. A City Varsity graduate (Class of 2023), she specialized in camerawork and lighting, building a strong creative foundation rooted in her Xhosa heritage and artistic background as a dancer.

Since graduating, Nangamso has worked as an Assistant Coordinator and collaborated on theatre productions, continually refining her craft. Now focused on becoming a Director of Photography, she brings humility, hard work, and cultural pride to every frame she creates.

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