IDIDTHAT Craft Awards July 2025 – View Showcase
ABOUT THE WORK
Katlego hits the gas and finds his happy place with AutoTrader.
We’ve said it before. And we’ll say it again. Katlego Baaitse is on a roll, big time. And it seems that, in Katlego’s style of Directing, AutoTrader and their agency Retroviral have found their happy place too. Because once again they’ve called on Katlego to fire up his creative engine give their latest commercial some gas.
Backed by a killer music track, Katlego uses his now trademark talent for casting, styling and performance direction to weave together a story of two polar opposites with an identical need: to find the car of their dreams, thanks to AutoTrader. With awesome cinematography and lighting, smart editing and a massive injection of energy, Katlego turns a simple premise into a powerhouse piece of work that demands to be watched over and over.
Do you have a board that needs firing up? Contact Spitfire now and we’ll put Katlego in the driver’s seat. Chances are you’ll find your happy place as well.
CREDITS
Client/Brand: AutoTrader
Chief Executive Officer: George Mienie
Head of Marketing: Rob Diering
Marketing Director: Angelique Lynch
Brand Manager: Phiwe Bacela
Digital Creator: Kiera Abdie
Copywriter: Namhla Godlo
Agency: Retroviral
Chief Creative Officer: Mike Sharman
Managing Director: Pippa Misplon
Creative Director: Koketso Masisi
Account Director: Ashleigh Wilson
Creative Director: Kgothatso Madiste
Project & Operations Lead: Chany Teisho
Graphic Designer: Justine Garret
Social Media Specialist & Copywriter: Gosi Legoale
Production Company & Crew: Spitfire Films
Director: Katlego Baaitse
Executive Producer: Liesl Lategan
Producer: Baleseng Makola
Production Manager: Relebohile Thianye
Cast Coordinator: Hloni Ntsooa
Production Coordinator: Tristan Robson
Production Assistant: Neo Ndlukulu
1st AD: Adriano Franco
DOP: Josh Levi
DP Intern: Sarah Moagie
Ronin Tech: Bertie v.d Merwe
Focus Puller: Bheki Ntshangase
Loader: Zinathi Maqwazima
Key Gaffer: Jean du Plessis
BB Lights: Sekwane Dlamini
Spark: Sibusiso Ngubeni
Spark: Sabelo Nkosi
Key Grip: Bafana Langa
BB Grips: Bongani Sibeko
Grip Assistant: Patrick Tlhalepe
Grip Assistant: Papi Senatla
DIT/VT: Chris Tilley
VT Assistant: Shadrack Mangena
Stills Photographer: Warren Van Rensburg
Art Director: Shané Bradendorst
Props Master: Celeste Theron
Props Assistant: Struan Watt
Auto Detailer: Shelden Denzel
Gusheshe Owner: Jim Mcfarlane
H&MU: Nokuthula Mfopi
H&MU Assistant: Sibongile Nhleko
Wardrobe Stylist: Aldridge Elasto
Wardrobe Assistant: Vusi Ngcobo
Unit Manager: Steve Watchorn
Unit Assistant: Siphiwe Banda
Security x 6 B-Force Security
Medic: Neo Maponya
Childminder: Kutlwano Moathlodi
Craft Leader: Merriam Mogashi
Catering Leader: Justin Murozoki
Cast:
Nester Mom: Caitlin Henning
Nester Mom Daughter: Victoria Davies
Nester Mom’s Son: Vincent Lategan Kyriakou
The Spinner: Jordan Van Wyk
Spinner’s Friend: Siyathemba Nicholas Zwane
Spinner’s Friend: Byola Hlabati
Post-Production:
Post Production Supervisor: Ed van Blerk
Offline Editor: Ryan Norwood-Young
Online Editor & VFX: (Not an IDIDTHAT member)
Colourist: Nic Apostoli
Final Mix: Nathi Luthango
Music Producer: Beatkillablack
Music Composition: (Not an IDIDTHAT member)
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