IDIDTHAT promotes and connects South Africa’s advertising, marketing and production industry2026-09-30T18:21:14+02:00

IDIDTHAT HOUSE will be back at the Loeries 2026

It’s a two-day meeting place where agencies, marketers, and production companies connect between seminars, masterclasses, and awards shows. Expect panel chats, food, drinks and good hangs, all powered by South African production companies.

o 8 & 9 OCTOBER
o THE ELECTRIC, 48 Canterbury Street, District Six, Cape Town
o Opens 9am – 8pm

IDIDTHAT Promotes and Connects South Africa’s Advertising, Marketing and Production Industry.

IDIDTHAT Directory 

Quickly find the right people to work with by searching through our curated Directory. We make the process of sourcing South African companies to work with easy, simple and downright sexy. Basically, if you’re not listed on IDIDTHAT.co, you simply don’t exist, like Bruce Willis in that movie with the kid that sees dead people, except nobody will see you…#Shame

SPECIALIST SERVICES

View this Directory that features:
Drone Companies
Location Sound Services
Crew Management
Talent Management
Set Building Services
Voice Over Artists

IDIDTHAT Promotes and Connects South Africa’s Advertising, Marketing and Production Industry.

IDIDTHAT Directory

Quickly find the right people to work with by searching through our curated Directory. We make the process of sourcing South African companies to work with easy, simple and downright sexy. Basically, if you’re not listed on IDIDTHAT.co, you simply don’t exist, like Bruce Willis in that movie with the kid that sees dead people, except nobody will see you…#Shame

IDIDTHAT Featured Stories

Find out who we’re talking about. Read the latest advertising, production, and creative news. We write it so it’s not kak. Let us know if you’d like us to feature your big stories.

Grid Worldwide reimagines musical prodigy, Karyendasoul, at Tomorrowland

Bonga Ntozini, better known as Karyendasoul, is a 27-year-old music producer and DJ who has leapt to success and is making waves in entertainment and music culture. With a passion for ambitious collaborations, Karyendasoul has partnered with Grid Worldwide and 608 to build his brand and create a legacy for music as a movement.

July 31st, 2024|Tags: , , , , , |

The spark behind Star Films’ director Wim Steytler

Star Films’ Wim Steytler has established himself as a performance director who blends realism with the otherworldly. He can’t help but bring his love of symbolism and the mystical to each set he steps on, adding layers of meaning paired with strong attention to detail. Let’s get to know the man whose journey into filmmaking started in the most unexpected way.

July 24th, 2024|Tags: , , , |

Darling Fling, solutions powerhouse pulls off Carling’s epic hero journey

Six countries, ten cities, 17 days, and 54 awards to their name – Carling Black Label was on a fact-finding mission to investigate who else had as many accolades as them. Ogilvy South Africa had one burning question, ‘Who on earth could solve this massive, production-heavy project?’ With Executive Producers Mmameyi Mphahlele, Melina McDonald, and Lorraine Smit at the helm, Darling Fling had the skillset and solutions to bring this ambitious globe-trotting campaign to life.

Together Films’ blueprint for authentic brand storytelling by Executive Producer Gaye Leong

Executive Producer Gaye Leong unpacks Together Films’ approach to establishing and living their own brand values through a process that emphasises the importance of being human-centric, outlining a clear storytelling journey, involving the right people, and creating impactful endings. With this approach, Together Films is able to tell, and create, compelling stories. This ensures that their work – ranging from commercials to content to documentaries – resonates with audiences, addressing their needs and fostering a meaningful connection with the brand.

Director Sanaa Mothabisa shares his new Spotify commercial with Thandiswa Mazwai

‘I was born the year of the youth uprising, and so my birth is tainted with struggle and revolution.’ This powerful opening line sets the tone for director Sanaa Mothabisa’s latest commercial film for Spotify. Produced by Johannesburg-based Sanaa Films, the spot offers an intimate glimpse into musician Thandiswa Mazwai's inspirations and themes behind her latest album, ‘Sankofa.’ From day one Sanaa Films has been dedicated to producing original and honest work, and this hits the mark.

July 15th, 2024|Tags: , |

IDIDTHAT Monthly Craft Awards

Find out who’s doing the best work in South Africa. Every month we team up with industry leaders to award South Africa’s best in Production Craft. Huge thanks to our recent guest judges who’ve taken the time to judge IDIDTHAT Craft Awards. Look how sexy they are in these black and white pictures we put up – FYI we used the ‘Inkwell’ filter.

Best in Film Craft: December 2016

Fran Luckin, Chief Creative Officer at Grey Africa Johannesburg, awards the best in film craft by Production Companies this month. She's a bad ass who's bl**dy brilliant at spotting the best craft, so grab your skinny soy frappuccino and have a read through her comments.

The Best in Film Craft: October 2016

Graeme Jenner, Executive Creative Director at King James II, awards the best in film craft by Production Companies this month. We can neither confirm nor deny that Graeme is the inspiration behind Vin Diesel’s haircut. View the winners and all the entries by the leading production companies in South Africa.

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