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How film, music can promote SA as an appealing tourism destination

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Image supplied. Ogilvy South Africa Cape Town is the Middle East & Africa Agency of the Year in The One Show 2024 Global Creative Rankings

Ogilvy and Promise top the One Show 2024 MEA creative and independent agency rankings

Source: © Branding Asia South Africa won five Silver Pencils, one Bronze Pencil and 15 Merits from The One Show 2024

SA leads The One Show regional tally, with Ogilvy heading up the winners

Image supplied. Ogilvy South Africa Cape Town is the Middle East & Africa Agency of the Year in The One Show 2024 Global Creative Rankings

Ogilvy and Promise top the One Show 2024 MEA creative and independent agency rankings

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Source: © Branding Asia South Africa won five Silver Pencils, one Bronze Pencil and 15 Merits from The One Show 2024

SA leads The One Show regional tally, with Ogilvy heading up the winners

3 days

Oppenheimer, Succession crowned big winners at Golden Globes 2024

Oppenheimer, Succession crowned big winners at Golden Globes 2024

8 Jan 2024

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The One Club for Creativity’s Global Creative Rankings 2023 have been announced with ? and us Dubai named the Regional Agency for the Middle East and Africa.

‿ and us Dubai named One Club's top Middle East and Africa agency

5 Jan 2024

Source: SABC Iconic South African photojournalist, Dr Peter Magubane has passed away

Iconic South African photojournalist Dr Peter Magubane passes away

Danette Breitenbach 2 Jan 2024

The show has released its final season. Source: Netflix.

Netflix report: The Crown boosts UK tourism

2 Jan 2024

Calling all creatives

Calling all creatives

aHead Marketing Services 14 Dec 2023

Image supplied. The 2023 Loeries Youth Committee have announced the Q4 Young Titans finalists

Loeries Youth Committee’s inaugural Young Titans Awards Q4 finalists announced

8 Dec 2023

Breadbin Productions dazzles AdFocus attendees with a virtual production set

Breadbin Productions dazzles AdFocus attendees with a virtual production set

Breadbin Productions 8 Dec 2023

BET Africa presents BET Script to Screen, Afda Edition; A platform for emerging filmmakers

BET Africa presents BET Script to Screen, Afda Edition; A platform for emerging filmmakers

Earle Holmes, AFDA 7 Dec 2023

Joburg Film Festival returns in 2024

Joburg Film Festival returns in 2024

6 Dec 2023

Image supplied. The 17th edition of Talents Durban is open for applications

Talents Durban open for applications

6 Dec 2023

Source: Supplied.

Of Soul & Joy team up with CinemaTAKE to take African creativity to Cinéma Cent Ans De Jeunesse

29 Nov 2023

Image supplied. Dan Mace, founder of Joe (JOE) and y Beast Philanthropy's chief creative officer

Beast Philanthropy wins at 8th Annual Shorty Impact Awards in Los Angeles

29 Nov 2023

Durban FilmMart calls for live action projects in development

Durban FilmMart calls for live action projects in development

24 Nov 2023

Donna de Varona will be receiving the award. Source: Supplied.

Donna de Varona to receive Lifetime Achievement Award from NYF TV & Film Awards

22 Nov 2023

Multichoice profit falls, Showmax-Comcast platform to launch by early 2024

Nqobile Dludla 17 Nov 2023

The facilitators for the programme. Source: Supplied.

Creative Careers South Africa launches Am I the Writer? screenwriting skills programme

14 Nov 2023

Source: MLS Dr John Kani has been named an honorary officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in recognition of his services to drama

Dr John Kani made an honorary OBE for his services to drama

Danette Breitenbach 13 Nov 2023

The Afda Graduation Festival 2023: Showcasing the future leaders of the creative economy

The Afda Graduation Festival 2023: Showcasing the future leaders of the creative economy

Earle Holmes, AFDA 13 Nov 2023

Fame Week Africa returns in 2024

Fame Week Africa returns in 2024

9 Nov 2023

Image supplied. The Durban FilmMart Institute has called for animation projects to pitch for the 15th annual DFM Pitch and Finance Forum

Call for animation projects to pitch for the 15th annual DFM Pitch and Finance Forum

9 Nov 2023

Lola Ogunnaike, Yvonne Orji and Danai Gurira in Cape Town. Source: Supplied.

#ABMI23: African women should be at the core of the narrative - Danai Gurira

Karabo Ledwaba 8 Nov 2023

Source: © 123rf PwC’s Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023 – 2027, released today found that people still enjoy the lean-back experience and the community of TV viewing

E&M leaders need to be innovative going forward, says PwC Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023 - 2027

Danette Breitenbach 7 Nov 2023

D&AD Awards 2024 open with new categories

2 Nov 2023

Source: Promax Africa The Promax Africa Awards take place tomorrow at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton

Promax Africa Awards: Advertising and communications principles timeless

1 Nov 2023

The film documents the story of Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Source: Supplied.

Documentary on Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo selected as SA entry into Oscars

1 Nov 2023

Film lays gender-based violence bare

Film lays gender-based violence bare

Gravel Road Distribution Group 1 Nov 2023

Image supplied: Top left to right: Stefan Supplice (Morocco), Adja Mariam Soro (Côte d’Ivoire), Anouk Shad (Austria), Misha Maseka (Zambia), Nomusa Nkabinde (South Africa), Middle left to right: Chloé Ortolé (Senegal), Dantagos Jimmy-Melani (Namibia), Dhia Jerbi (Tunisia), Sherien Barsoum (Canada)., Tapiwa Chipfupa (Zimbabwe), Bottom left to right: Godisamang Khunou (South Africa), Kudakwashe Maradzika (South Africa), Marie Ka (Canada), Rhea Plangg (Switzerland), Yolanda Barroso (Brazil)

10 African producers take up 3rd Creative Producer Indaba opportunity

31 Oct 2023

Promax Africa Awards conference hosts global experts

Promax Africa Awards conference hosts global experts

31 Oct 2023

Image supplied. The National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2023 winners were announced at the Opera Theatre in Pretoria on Saturday, 21 October

All the National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2023 winners

24 Oct 2023

Afda honours film "Winterslaap" wins gold at Loeries

Afda honours film "Winterslaap" wins gold at Loeries

Earle Holmes, AFDA 12 Oct 2023

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The One Club for Creativity’s Global Creative Rankings 2023 have been announced with ? and us Dubai named the Regional Agency for the Middle East and Africa.

‿ and us Dubai named One Club's top Middle East and Africa agency

5 Jan 2024

Source: SABC Iconic South African photojournalist, Dr Peter Magubane has passed away

Iconic South African photojournalist Dr Peter Magubane passes away

Danette Breitenbach 2 Jan 2024

The show has released its final season. Source: Netflix.

Netflix report: The Crown boosts UK tourism

2 Jan 2024

Calling all creatives

Calling all creatives

aHead Marketing Services 14 Dec 2023

Image supplied. The 2023 Loeries Youth Committee have announced the Q4 Young Titans finalists

Loeries Youth Committee’s inaugural Young Titans Awards Q4 finalists announced

8 Dec 2023

Breadbin Productions dazzles AdFocus attendees with a virtual production set

Breadbin Productions dazzles AdFocus attendees with a virtual production set

Breadbin Productions 8 Dec 2023

BET Africa presents BET Script to Screen, Afda Edition; A platform for emerging filmmakers

BET Africa presents BET Script to Screen, Afda Edition; A platform for emerging filmmakers

Earle Holmes, AFDA 7 Dec 2023

Joburg Film Festival returns in 2024

Joburg Film Festival returns in 2024

6 Dec 2023

Image supplied. The 17th edition of Talents Durban is open for applications

Talents Durban open for applications

6 Dec 2023

Source: Supplied.

Of Soul & Joy team up with CinemaTAKE to take African creativity to Cinéma Cent Ans De Jeunesse

29 Nov 2023

Image supplied. Dan Mace, founder of Joe (JOE) and y Beast Philanthropy's chief creative officer

Beast Philanthropy wins at 8th Annual Shorty Impact Awards in Los Angeles

29 Nov 2023

Durban FilmMart calls for live action projects in development

Durban FilmMart calls for live action projects in development

24 Nov 2023

Donna de Varona will be receiving the award. Source: Supplied.

Donna de Varona to receive Lifetime Achievement Award from NYF TV & Film Awards

22 Nov 2023

Multichoice profit falls, Showmax-Comcast platform to launch by early 2024

Nqobile Dludla 17 Nov 2023

The facilitators for the programme. Source: Supplied.

Creative Careers South Africa launches Am I the Writer? screenwriting skills programme

14 Nov 2023

Source: MLS Dr John Kani has been named an honorary officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in recognition of his services to drama

Dr John Kani made an honorary OBE for his services to drama

Danette Breitenbach 13 Nov 2023

The Afda Graduation Festival 2023: Showcasing the future leaders of the creative economy

The Afda Graduation Festival 2023: Showcasing the future leaders of the creative economy

Earle Holmes, AFDA 13 Nov 2023

Fame Week Africa returns in 2024

Fame Week Africa returns in 2024

9 Nov 2023

Image supplied. The Durban FilmMart Institute has called for animation projects to pitch for the 15th annual DFM Pitch and Finance Forum

Call for animation projects to pitch for the 15th annual DFM Pitch and Finance Forum

9 Nov 2023

Lola Ogunnaike, Yvonne Orji and Danai Gurira in Cape Town. Source: Supplied.

#ABMI23: African women should be at the core of the narrative - Danai Gurira

Karabo Ledwaba 8 Nov 2023

Source: © 123rf PwC’s Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023 – 2027, released today found that people still enjoy the lean-back experience and the community of TV viewing

E&M leaders need to be innovative going forward, says PwC Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023 - 2027

Danette Breitenbach 7 Nov 2023

D&AD Awards 2024 open with new categories

2 Nov 2023

Source: Promax Africa The Promax Africa Awards take place tomorrow at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton

Promax Africa Awards: Advertising and communications principles timeless

1 Nov 2023

The film documents the story of Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Source: Supplied.

Documentary on Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo selected as SA entry into Oscars

1 Nov 2023

Film lays gender-based violence bare

Film lays gender-based violence bare

Gravel Road Distribution Group 1 Nov 2023

Image supplied: Top left to right: Stefan Supplice (Morocco), Adja Mariam Soro (Côte d’Ivoire), Anouk Shad (Austria), Misha Maseka (Zambia), Nomusa Nkabinde (South Africa), Middle left to right: Chloé Ortolé (Senegal), Dantagos Jimmy-Melani (Namibia), Dhia Jerbi (Tunisia), Sherien Barsoum (Canada)., Tapiwa Chipfupa (Zimbabwe), Bottom left to right: Godisamang Khunou (South Africa), Kudakwashe Maradzika (South Africa), Marie Ka (Canada), Rhea Plangg (Switzerland), Yolanda Barroso (Brazil)

10 African producers take up 3rd Creative Producer Indaba opportunity

31 Oct 2023

Promax Africa Awards conference hosts global experts

Promax Africa Awards conference hosts global experts

31 Oct 2023

Image supplied. The National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2023 winners were announced at the Opera Theatre in Pretoria on Saturday, 21 October

All the National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2023 winners

24 Oct 2023

Afda honours film "Winterslaap" wins gold at Loeries

Afda honours film "Winterslaap" wins gold at Loeries

Earle Holmes, AFDA 12 Oct 2023

Source: © Campaign ME Edelman has appointed Marie-Claire Maalouf as Chief Creative Officer for UAE and KSA

Marie-Claire Maalouf appointed chief creative officer for Edelman UAE and KSA

11 Oct 2023

Teboho Mahlatsi was awarded posthumously. Source: Loeries.

#Loeries2023: Late Teboho Mahlatsi honoured with Hall of Fame award

10 Oct 2023

Source: Gallo Images Ogilvy won a total of 16 Loeries at the 45 Loeries

#Loeries2023: 232 Loeries awarded

Danette Breitenbach 9 Oct 2023

Call for filmmakers to enter Encounters Documentary Festival

9 Oct 2023

Source: Gallo Images Ogilvy SA won one of three Grand Prix at the Loeries last night

#Loeries2023: First 3 Grand Prix awarded

6 Oct 2023

DFM Access calls for projects in development

DFM Access calls for projects in development

5 Oct 2023

Afda students and alumni scoop 13 awards at the Saftas

Afda students and alumni scoop 13 awards at the Saftas

Earle Holmes, AFDA 5 Oct 2023

International jury president for the digital category, Shannon Washington during Day 1 of the 2023 Loerie Awards judging at City Hall

#Loeries2023: It's Loeries Creative Week!

3 Oct 2023

Birdwatching at the Loeries: E1 State of the Nation

Birdwatching at the Loeries: E1 State of the Nation

3 Oct 2023

CIFFT opens voting for the World's Best Tourism Film

CIFFT opens voting for the World's Best Tourism Film

3 Oct 2023

Helm and DStv win big at the New Gen Awards

Helm and DStv win big at the New Gen Awards

Helm 2 Oct 2023

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