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Grab the tissues, Agency 99c, 7 Films and Checkers deliver another Christmas miracle

For the second year running, Checkers, agency 99c, and production company 7 Films have crafted a Christmas campaign that doesn’t just pull at your heartstrings, it tugs with both hands. Following the success of their previous Christmas campaign, this year’s takes to the skies with a Checkers Sixty60 branded aeroplane delivering the gift of togetherness.

Rising Director Koketso Matabane joins Carbon Films

Carbon Films has announced the signing of rising director Koketso Matabane to their roster. With a sharp eye for clever, idea-driven work and a knack for storytelling shaped by five years in the Joburg creative and film scene, Koketso is already making her mark. She recently directed a campaign for MTN which among her other work caught the eye of Carbon Films, which she now calls home.

2024-11-28T10:48:15+02:00November 27th, 2024|Categories: Carbon Films Editorial, Editorial|Tags: |

Year one done, Fam Films share insights on their people-first approach

In under a year, Fam Films, led by founders Aadil Dhalech and Mpho Twala, has delivered nine major campaigns, working nonstop between Jozi, Cape Town, and Nairobi, with a talented team that includes Jess Schipper, Hallie Haller, Gcobisa Yako, and newly-signed director Fhathuwani Mukheli.

2024-11-19T16:18:56+02:00November 19th, 2024|Categories: Editorial, Fam Films Editorial|Tags: , , |

Jessie Zinn joins Bioscope Films, releases impeccably crafted global brand film for Sonnenglas

Bioscope Films officially welcomes director Jessie Zinn, fresh off her IDIDTHAT Best of Craft win for Sonnenglas. Her first job with Bioscope. The spot was shot exclusively at dusk and dawn over an eight-day journey across South Africa and Eswatini, capturing the beauty of light for the solar brand.

2024-11-12T14:54:35+02:00November 12th, 2024|Categories: Bioscope Editorial, Editorial|Tags: , |

Craft Award Results: October 2024

This month’s IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards were judged by Sibs Zihle, Creative Director at Ogilvy South Africa, and Monde Gumede, Director at SHIBOBO! A massive shoutout to director Jessie Zinn from Bioscope Films and freelance director Royd Ringdahl for taking home Best of Craft. 

Editor Nic Goodwin brings dream brief to life for Egg Films and Black Crown

Senior editor and Syndicate founder Nic Goodwin’s latest work for Black Crown, in collaboration with Egg Films’ director Lebogang Rasethaba, highlights Nic’s talent for elevating storytelling through sharp, nuanced (and really cool) editing. This was a dream brief he took full advantage of.

2024-11-08T09:28:43+02:00November 8th, 2024|Categories: Editorial, The Syndicate Editorial|Tags: , |

Joe Public named Agency of the Year at The Loerie Awards 2024

Joe Public proudly took to the stage at the 46th annual Loerie Awards in Cape Town as Agency of the Year. Joe Public Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, and their clients bagged 35 of the sought-after birds, including five wins with production partners Romance Films, Darling Films and Post Modern.

Ogilvy brings 19 Loeries home with its clients at the 2024 awards

Ogilvy enjoyed wins on both nights of the Loeries this year, with 19 Loeries in total for clients including Volkswagen SA, KFC, The City of Cape Town, Carling Black Label and Doom. Work was celebrated across a wide number of categories including; Direct, Film, Integrated, Radio, Activations and various industry craft categories.

Friends in High Places

During Loeries Creative Week, Open Chair, in partnership with Nedbank, hosted a speed dating afternoon with a difference. Aptly called, “Friends in High Places,” it was held at The Cape Wheel at the Waterfront. 65 mentees had face time with 31 mentors from across the industry. The pods on the wheel served as an ideal safe space for these women to share their stories and receive guidance.

2024-10-24T16:12:44+02:00October 24th, 2024|Categories: Editorial, Open Chair Editorial|Tags: , , , |

We tracked down NETO+SHOOKAN, the South African company behind 8 Cannes Lion wins for Coca-Cola and VML

This year, South Africa’s NETO+SHOOKAN, in collaboration with VML SA helped win 8 Cannes Lions for a global Coca-Cola campaign. We spoke with Executive Producer Paresh Shookan and photographer Kgomotso ‘Neto’ Tleane, who crafted the South African contribution.

2024-10-22T15:30:46+02:00October 22nd, 2024|Categories: Editorial, Neto & Shookan Editorial|Tags: , , |

Usual Suspects Films, a lean, big value Post-Production offering

Operating on a lean model with minimal overheads, Usual Suspects Films offers agencies and clients big value at highly competitive rates. Since its founding in 2017, the post-production house has been delivering top services across commercials, feature films, and doccies, as well as long-form on platforms like Amazon, Netflix, and Showmax. They offer everything from offline and online editing to colour grading, whatever the project needs.

2024-10-18T07:07:26+02:00October 17th, 2024|Categories: Editorial, Usual Suspects Films Editorial|Tags: |

Giant Films’ Karien Cherry blends visual craft with playful storytelling in whimsical Volkswagen Ad for Ogilvy

Giant Films’ Karien Cherry delivers her latest spot for Volkswagen in collaboration with Ogilvy South Africa and the visual effects maestros at Chocolate Tribe and well, hello there CRAFT! Proven to be one of our country’s top conceptual and performance directors, this ad further cements Karien’s reputation by showcasing her exceptional visual craft.

Craft Award Results: September 2024

This month’s IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards brought together two powerhouse judges: Neema Nouse, Integrated Creative Director at The Odd Number, and Dani Hynes, Director and Founder of Love Films. And they both agreed – Best of Craft this month goes to Karien Cherry from Giant Films.