by EarleH@afda.co.za | Feb 23, 2022 | News
AFDA alumnus Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado, known professionally as Riky Rick, was a South African rapper, songwriter, singer, composer, actor, entrepreneur and fashion designer. He was the founder and owner of record label Cotton Club Records. He was also a member...
by EarleH@afda.co.za | Feb 11, 2022 | Alumni, Film School, News
AFDA alumni and student films continue their strong showing at the kykNET Silwerskerm Film Festival this year with ten films screening in competition. The 10th Silwerskerm Film Festival includes nine local feature films in competition for the festival’s prestigious...
by EarleH@afda.co.za | Feb 2, 2022 | Alumni, Awards, Film School, News
Since the inauguration the Loeries Official Rankings in 2010, which offers a comprehensive overview of the annual performance across the brand communications industry throughout Africa and the Middle East, AFDA students, alumni and staff have been highly ranked for...
by EarleH@afda.co.za | Jan 28, 2022 | Film School, News
AFDA is proud to announce the selection of three AFDA 2021 graduation films to compete for the prestigious CILECT PRIZE 2022, the first ever award bestowed to a student film based on review from the whole community of CILECT Full Member Schools. This includes 180...
by EarleH@afda.co.za | Jan 26, 2022 | Awards, Film School, News
The AFDA 2021 3rd year graduation film, “The Prey”, written and directed by Cheilin Wagner and produced by Leah Pillay & Walter Senekal, has been selected as a Quarter-Finalist at the New York International Film Awards. The New York International Film...
by EarleH@afda.co.za | Jan 14, 2022 | Film School, News
As a full member of CILECT – The International Association of Film and Television Schools since 2006, AFDA is recognised internationally, and all AFDA students and alumni have the opportunity to continue or further their studies at any of the 180+ CILECT member...