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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.
The Syndicate 2.0: Hits the Post-Production Suite Spot
Since Editor Nic Goodwin launched The Syndicate four years ago, the company has undergone an interesting evolution. Initially taking on a minimalist approach with a fully remote post-production process and a team of freelance talent, The Syndicate was one of the first post facilities of its kind in South Africa and a huge success for Nic. But it was time to take the next step forward and the post house has evolved to meet familiar client demands while sticking to its core ethos. Welcome to The Syndicate 2.0.
Young Creatives call on The Loeries to clean up their act
Clean Creatives South Africa is excited to launch the Creative Cleanup 2024 Young Creatives Challenge (formerly known as the Clean Creatives Schools Challenge). The challenge is an invitation to South Africa’s young creatives to join Clean Creatives SA in putting pressure on The Loeries to stop awarding creative work for the fossil fuel industry. Some creatives are unaware that they are directly connected to speeding up climate change by creating and building false perceptions for fossil fuel companies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Best in Film Craft: September 2016
Suhana Gordhan, Creative Director at FCB Johannesburg, awards the best in film craft by Production Companies this month. Suhana has also recently been appointed as the Chairperson of the Loeries, making her the first and only woman in advertising. View the winners and all the entries by the leading production companies in South Africa.
The Best in Film Craft: August 2016
Eoin Welsh, Chief Creative Officer at Havas Worldwide, awards the best in film craft by Production Companies this month. View the winners and all the entries by the leading production companies in South Africa.
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