Scholars Film

Scholars Film South African based production house specialising in the delivery of powerful social and environment

Scholars and Gentlemen is a South African based production house specialising in the delivery of powerful social and environmental film narratives. By combining the finest technical expertise of the industry with a refined and passionate sense of story telling, Scholars and Gentlemen produce broadcast, feature and online film content that both moves, educates and entertains audiences. Through a comprehensive approach to the pre-production, production and post -production processes, and working in affiliation with a range of industry experts, Scholars and Gentlemen generates film that has a global appeal and an African authenticity.

Not AI.Not generated.Just James.Because real will always be worth raising a glass to.
17/06/2026

Not AI.
Not generated.
Just James.
Because real will always be worth raising a glass to.

15/06/2026

Real people. Real stories. Real beer.
At first glance, James’s hands look like something AI might have imagined.
They’re not.

Born with six fingers on each hand, James has spent his life embracing what makes him different. For Windhoek’s latest campaign, his story became the perfect reminder that reality can still surprise us.
From Nairobi to Johannesburg, we followed James’s journey and brought his story to life through photography and film.

Because sometimes the most unbelievable things are completely real.

Client: Windhoek
Agency: TBWA Africa
Production House: Scholars Film

Chief Creative Officer: Carl Wiloughby
Creative Director: Greig Watt
Creative Director: Brendan Jack
Producer: Nonhlanhla Khanye

Photography: Lamp Post

Director: Colwyn Thomas
DOP: Gabriel Attwood
Gaffer: Primo Ngwenya
Producer: Tami Jacobs

Editor: Ruane Van Rooyen
Colourist: Kyle Stroebel
Sound: Gary Thomas
Animation: Hello Pocket
Online: JJ Jordan
Producer: Nosipho Mkhize

KeepItReal

Obsession. Rivalry. Glory.Our campaign for the CONCACAF Finals, created with WildPigs World.
09/06/2026

Obsession. Rivalry. Glory.

Our campaign for the CONCACAF Finals, created with WildPigs World.

26/05/2026

Obsession changes everything.

For the CONCACAF Finals campaign, we built a world fuelled by pressure, rivalry and belief, blending live-action, sourced match footage and broadcast texture into a campaign designed to feel emotionally overheated from the first frame to the last.

Made with WildPigs World for CONCACAF.

Client:
Agency:

Director: Colwyn Thomas
Producer: Nosipho Mkhize & Tami Jacobs
DOP: Devin Carter
AC: Alex Ortscheit
Production Assistant: Gabriela Vignoli

Editor: Ruane van Rooyen
Colourist: Nic Apostoli
Sound: Gary Thomas
Online: JJ Jordan

Some rivalries are bigger than the game.Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry dives into 100+ years of brotherhood, battle and belief...
19/12/2025

Some rivalries are bigger than the game.
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry dives into 100+ years of brotherhood, battle and belief, Springboks vs All Blacks, told through rare archive, cinematic craft and a story that lives deep in the hearts of both nations.
A legacy shaped by history, carried by generations, and felt long after the final whistle.

Great working with SA Rugby, New Zealand Rugby, Wassermann and .

2025 has been nothing short of epic, thanks to the incredible crew we’ve worked with and the clients who trusted us with...
11/12/2025

2025 has been nothing short of epic, thanks to the incredible crew we’ve worked with and the clients who trusted us with their stories.

We kicked off the year in Mexico with on Concacaf’s Epic Battles campaign, where even the dog nearly stole the show.

Our journey with MMV took us across India, Peru, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam, and Ethiopia, documenting the realities of P. vivax malaria and the researchers and frontline teams fighting it daily. We then continued into the DRC, capturing the impact of Severe Malaria and the people driving change on the ground.

We switched gears in Uruguay with for OFF!’s vibrant mosquito-repellent campaign, before heading to Ghana with to build their new football season alongside an incredible pan-African crew.

We wrapped with Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry with , shooting across South Africa and New Zealand to bring decades of history to life.

To all our clients and wonderful crew, a massive THANK YOU!

Our crew embarked on an extensive global expedition to document the vital work MMV and the SEMA ReACT teams are doing to...
28/11/2025

Our crew embarked on an extensive global expedition to document the vital work MMV and the SEMA ReACT teams are doing to fight P.Vivax Malaria. From India to Indonesia, Peru, Vietnam, Ethiopia, and Papua New Guinea, each location revealed the urgent reality of P. vivax malaria - a form of malaria that can hide in the liver, return without warning, and keep communities in ongoing cycles of illness.
Working in constantly shifting environments, handling sensitive stories, and operating in remote regions gave us a deeper respect for everyone involved in this project. It reinforced how committed our clients and crew are, not only to the work, but to the people and communities at the centre of it.

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