

FORT
FORT is an award-winning, independent, modern-day studio where audiences are built, brilliant stories are told, and worlds are brought to life through film, commercials and digital content production.
Johannesburg
Directors: Amr Singh / Melany Ismail
FILMS
COMMERCIALS
DIGITAL CONTENT
- Bronze Loerie for MTV Base Africa
- Promax Craft Gold for DStv ‘Thanks’ (Dir. Cut)
- Silver Pendoring for MTV Base Africa
- Winner of Best Cultural Short at the Hollywood International Independent Documentary Awards
- Winner of the Van Gogh Award for World Cinema at the 2016 Amsterdam Film Festival
- Official selections/nomination Roma Cinema Doc; Largo Film Awards and the 10th Annual Bali International Film Festival.
Rivonia Gate Office Park
Unit 7, 381 Rivonia Boulevard
Rivonia, Johannesburg
2196
011 234 8926
Founder & Director: Amr Singh
[email protected]
+27 82 920 1286
TALENT
AMR SINGH | DIRECTOR
Born and raised in South Africa, Amr Singh is a director who has established a distinct style, perspective and approach to his work. A storyteller at heart, Amr’s career didn’t start at film school, but rather at the University of Cape Town, where he graduated with a degree in Social Anthropology. It’s not difficult to see how Amr’s early interest in the patterns of human behaviour and cultures has played a role in the cinematic worlds and stories that he crafts today.
A deeply thoughtful and considered director, Amr’s work is characterised by striking imagery, and authentic performances, with an acute appreciation for narrative structure.
Having worked with some of the top creative agencies and brands in the world, Amr’s resumé extends to Hollywood, directing A-listers including Kevin Hart. Globally awarded, Amr’s work has garnered critical acclaim in LA, Rome, London and Bali, as well as recognition from SHOTS YDA, the coveted Van Gough Award at the Amsterdam International Film Festival, and a Gold Craft for Directing from the Promax Awards.
Amr’s energy and passion for the task at hand has built a reputation of being a great collaborator with the ability to find the right approach to every brief. View Work
MELANY ISMAIL | DIRECTOR
Mel started her career in London at The Moving Picture company, shooting effects elements for commercials (she can credit quite a few shots from ads that you have seen) as well as many many pack shots. It is here where she was introduced to commercials!
When she returned to South Africa she approached its top commercials production company, started out as a Creative Researcher and set out to thoroughly learn the craft.
The industry has changed tremendously but it is her history and experience in advertising, having worked alongside and learned from the top directors at the top of the game – that is invaluable when she takes on a job. View Work
FEATURED WORK
FEATURED SHOWCASES
IDIDTHAT HOUSE has become the industry’s home at Loeries
Every year, Loeries brings our industry to Cape Town. And in just two years, IDIDTHAT HOUSE has become the place to find each other, catch up properly, meet someone new and remember why we love this industry. Preferably with a drink and chippy in hand.
SHE DID THAT PARTY GALLERY 2026
Our very first SHE DID THAT party and what a way to start. A room full of brilliant women, a whole lot of magic and one very good time. See all the pics.
HOUSE PARTY GALLERY 2026
Our biggest IDIDTHAT HOUSE party yet, across three venues and with one hell of a crowd. The pics are in. Go find yourself (and see what everyone else got up to).
PANEL CHATS GALLERY 2026
Four panels. Two days. Some of the industry’s biggest names talking honestly about the stuff we should all be talking about. See what went down upstairs in the Nedbank Loft. See all the pics.






