Darling Films

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.

Amisha Zanetti2024-07-22T15:03:29+02:00July 22nd, 2024|Categories: Darling Films Editorial, Darling Fling Editorial, Editorial|Tags: Darling Films, Darling Fling, Lorraine Smit, Melina McDonald, Mmameyi Mphahlele|

Meet South Africa’s Cannes Lions Judges 2024

Being selected as a judge at Cannes is a massive achievement. It’s a testament to the respect the industry has for you on an international scale. We know that while a lot of us will be basking in the glitz and canapes Cannes has to offer, these judges will be toiling away in dark rooms, sifting through all the entries to identify the most outstanding work the world has to offer. Not to mention the Cannes Lions Shortlist judges who already had to work overtime and in between their own pitches back home! We see you, and we salute you.

admin2024-06-13T14:47:04+02:00June 13th, 2024|Categories: Cannes Lions 2024, Editorial|Tags: Accenture Song, Ana Rocha, Andisa Ntsubane, Better Best Agency, Camilla Clerke, Carel Scheepers, Danni Pinch, Darling Films, Dashni Vilakazi, DNA Brand Architects, FCB Africa, Grey South Africa, Havas, Hill & Knowlton, Isla Prentis, Ivan Moroke, Jacquie Mullany, Kantar, Keith Manning, Koo Govender, LEPUB, Lerato Songelwa, LittleBig, McCann Joburg, Megan Kozlowski, Monde Twala, Nahana Communications Group, Neo Segola, Nestle ESAR, Nthabi Motsoeneng, Ogilvy South Africa, Paramount Africa, Pernod-Ricard, Publicis Groupe Africa, Roland Sweet, Shelby Ncube, Sibusiso Sitole, Strangelove Studios, Sylvester Chauke, TBWA\Hunt Lascaris, Thandeka Gilbert, The MediaShop, The Odd Number, TJ Njozela, VML South Africa, Vodacom Group, Zee Ntuli, Zumi Njongwe|

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards May 2024

This month’s IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards were judged by the man who can pull off a cap like no other, Kabelo Moshapalo, Chief Creative Officer at Ogilvy South Africa and the person with the coolest name in the industry, Xander Vander, Editor & Co-Founder at Strangelove. Congratulations to Greg Gray from Romance and Marc Algranti from Marc Algranti Music for taking home Best in Craft for May for your work on Nedbank.

Anne in the Studio2024-06-06T15:13:31+02:00June 6th, 2024|Categories: IDIDTHAT Craft Awards|Tags: Ari Kruger, Chocolate Tribe, Darling Films, Deliverance Post, Greg Gray, Jean Du Plessis, Kabelo Moshapalo, Marc Algranti, Marc Algranti Music, Ogilvy South Africa, Patriot Films, Ricky Boyd, ROMANCE, Slim, Strangelove, Xander Vander|

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards January 2024

This month's IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards were judged by the Judge Judy's themselves, order in the court for Alan Irvin, Director at They Films and all rise for Danni Pinch, ECD at Accenture Song. Congratulations to Darling Films' Chloe Coetsee and independent director Dave Meinert who both took home Best in Craft.

Anne in the Studio2024-02-08T14:14:18+02:00February 8th, 2024|Categories: IDIDTHAT Craft Awards|Tags: 2+3 Post Productions, 7 Films, Accenture Song, Alan Irvin, Chloe Coetsee, Danni Pinch, Darling Films, Dave Meinert, Giant Films, Marc Algranti, Strangelove, They, TinToy|

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards November 2023

This month’s IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards were judged by the spreaders of amazingness; Neo Mashigo, Chief Creative Officer at M&C Saatchi Group South Africa & James Matthes, Creative Executive Officer at Pressure Cooker. Congratulations to November’s top crafters, Zee Ntuli from Darling Films and 7 Films‘ Gorgeous Bushman.

Anne in the Studio2024-03-12T07:58:11+02:00December 6th, 2023|Categories: IDIDTHAT Craft Awards|Tags: 7 Films, Anton Visser, Bruno Bossi, Carbon Films, Darling Films, Gentlemen Films, Gorgeous Bushman, James Matthes, Lourens van Rensburg, M&C Saatchi Group, Neo Mashigo, Patriot Films, Sanaa Films, Spitfire Films, TinToy, Zee Ntuli|

Darling Films is asking you to swipe right on Darling Fling

Darling Films is asking people to have a fling, a Darling Fling. Executive Producer heavyweights Lorraine Smit and Melina McDonald have launched Darling Fling with Mmameyi Mphahlele appointed as the Executive Producer. Darling Fling is an extension of Darling Films and a new offering that will bring any of your wildest creative ideas to life by sourcing the right talent for your project. With the trio’s years of creative problem-solving experience and the production backing of Darling, you know you’re gonna have a safe fling.

admin2023-11-29T15:24:06+02:00November 28th, 2023|Categories: Darling Films Editorial, Darling Fling Editorial, Editorial|Tags: Darling Films, Darling Fling|

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards October 2023

This month's IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards were judged by the esteemed, distinguished (and more words that mean fancy) Glenn Jeffery, Executive Creative Director at Grey Africa and Zwelethu Radebe, Director & Partner at Egg Films. Congratulations to directors Karien Cherry from Giant Films and Gareth Kaatze from Groundglass for being awarded Best of Craft this month.

Anne in the Studio2023-11-07T14:25:15+02:00November 7th, 2023|Categories: IDIDTHAT Craft Awards|Tags: Darling Films, Dean Blumberg, Deliverance Post, Egg Films, First Pencil, Gareth Kaatze, Gentlemen Films, Giant Films, Glenn Jeffery, Grey Africa, Groundglass, Karien Cherry, Massif, Morgan Dingle, Your Girlfriend, Zwelethu Radebe|

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards September 2023

What a month! Really great work was entered, and there was a lot of it, making it really tough for our judges, but they pulled through. September’s (we know, we know, we’re a bit late this month but we blame the glitz, the hangovers and the velvety seats of this year’s Loeries) IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards were judged by the insightful and wise Kirk Gainsford, Chief Creative Officer, MullenLowe SA and Katlego Baaitse, Director at Spitfire Films. Congratulations to Dean Blumberg from Massïf, Zee Ntuli from Darling Films and Peter Pohorsky from Plank on taking home Best of Craft. Well done for doing well!

Anne in the Studio2023-10-13T14:59:36+02:00October 13th, 2023|Categories: IDIDTHAT Craft Awards|Tags: 7 Films, Bruno Bossi, Carbon Films, Darling Films, Dean Blumberg, Grant de Sousa, Greg Gray, Hayden Brown, Katlego Baaitse, Kirk Gainsford, Massif, MullenLowe, Peter Pohorsky, Plank Films, ROMANCE, Spitfire, They, Zee Ntuli|

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards August 2023

This month’s IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards were judged by the distinguished Brendan Hoffmann, ECD at Joe Public Cape Town and the esteemed Ian Gabriel, Director at Giant Films Thank you sirs! Congratulations to Production Designer (or if you prefer, Art Director) Louise Knepscheld on her work for Kruger and Slim from Darling Films for his MTN spots. Well done you crafty beauties!

Anne in the Studio2023-09-06T14:25:02+02:00September 6th, 2023|Categories: Darling Films Editorial, IDIDTHAT Craft Awards|Tags: 7 Films, Activ8 Brand Ingenuity, AK, Bioscope Films, Brendan Hoffmann, Darling Films, Howard Audio, Ian Gabriel, Joe Public United, Katlego Baaitse, Kyla Philander, Louise Knepscheld, Slim, Spitfire Films, Strangelove, The Star Film Company|

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards July 2023

This month’s IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards were judged by our esteemed poultry enthusiasts Nkanyezi Masango, CCO at DENTSU CREATIVE and Cindy Lee, Director at The Star Film Company. Yes, chicken reigned supreme this month as Greg Gray from ROMANCE, Adam Bentel from KrewKut & Elben Schutte feat. Martin Bergeaud from Pressure Cooker Studios clucked their way to glory 🐔🏆 Congratulations to ruling the roost team!🐣👑

Anne in the Studio2023-08-09T09:03:01+02:00August 8th, 2023|Categories: IDIDTHAT Craft Awards, Pressure Cooker Editorial, ROMANCE Editorial|Tags: Aadil Dhalech, Adam Bentel, Bioscope Films, Chocolate Tribe, Cindy Lee, Darling Films, DENTSU CREATIVE, Giant Films, Greg Gray, OSU, Pressure Cooker Studios, ROMANCE, Slim, Spitfire, The Rudeboy Collective, The Star Film Company|

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards June 2023

June’s IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards were judged by two creative powerhouses armed with their impeccable artistic palates; Camilla Clerke, Executive Creative Director at Ogilvy South Africa & Thina Zibi, Independent Director. Thank you for lending us your fiery brilliance. Congratulations to Slim from Darling Films for being awarded Best in Craft by both judges - BOOM.

Anne in the Studio2023-07-05T13:33:12+02:00July 5th, 2023|Categories: Darling Films Editorial, IDIDTHAT Craft Awards|Tags: 7 Films, AK, Camilla Clerke, Chloe Coetsee, Darling Films, Egg Films, FirstPencil, Gorgeous Bushman, Indie Village, JT, Marc Algranti, Ogilvy Cape Town, Ogilvy South Africa, Robot, Slim, Spitfire Films, Strangelove, Thina Zibi, TinToy|

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards May 2023

This month’s IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards were judged by the discerning eyes of Terry McKenna, ECD at The Odd Number and Zee Ntuli, Director at Darling Films. Chicken reigned supreme in May which means a big congrats to Saki Bergh from Left and Adrian from Egg Films who have proven that their art craft is a feathered triumph!

Anne in the Studio2023-06-09T08:23:02+02:00June 9th, 2023|Categories: IDIDTHAT Craft Awards|Tags: 7 Films, Adam Vinokur, Adrian De Sa Garces, AK, Amy Allais, Andrea Katzeff, Anton Visser, Cindy Lee, Darling Films, Dillon Buirski, Egg Films, Gale Maimane, Gorgeous Bushman, Hloni Ntsooa, Jozua Malherbe, JT, Left Post Production, Lourens van Rensburg, Ola! Films, Patriot, Spitfire, Terry McKenna, The Odd Number, The Star Film Company, we are, Zee Ntuli|

‘Work to Watch’ May 2023

Welcome to the ‘Work to Watch’ winners showcase for the first quarter of 2023, awarded by the Creative Circle. Here you can view all the work by our IDIDTHAT members and the names behind the work. Congratulations to all of you beauties!!

admin2023-06-02T11:01:55+02:00June 2nd, 2023|Categories: #WorkToWatch, IDIDTHAT SHOWCASE|Tags: 7 Films, Anton Visser, Audio Militia, Darling Films, Deliverance, DUKE, Exposure Crew, FCB Africa, FCB Cape Town, Gorgeous Bushman, Greg Gray, Grey Africa, Joe Public United, Krewkut, Lazola Gola, Left Post Production, Liquid, M&C Saatchi Abel, MullenLowe, Mushroom Media, Network BBDO, Patriot, POST CT, Post Modern, Pressure Cooker Studios, ROMANCE, Sonovision Studios, Sterling Sound, TBWA Hunt Lascaris, TBWA Hunt Lascaris Johannesburg, The Odd Number, Thina Zibi, Triple Story Content, Zee Ntuli|

South Africa’s One Show 2023. All the winners and the work.

Behold, behold! Feast your eyes on all the winning work that got attention at the One Show Awards. This year, The One Club for Creativity is celebrating The One Show’s first 50 years of honouring global creative excellence. And that’s us South Africa, proudly standing amidst the mighty pillars of ‘global creative excellence.’ Congratulations to all our local winners! You have caused our desert-like dry eyes to well up with tears of joy. Bravo!

admin2023-05-26T08:17:09+02:00May 26th, 2023|Categories: IDIDTHAT SHOWCASE, One Show|Tags: Adam Bentel, Chocolate Tribe, Darling Films, Deliverance Post, FCB Joburg, Field, Greg Gray, Grey Advertising Africa, Jeana Theron, M&C Saatchi Abel, Marc Algranti, Mushroom Media, Ogilvy Cape Town, Ogilvy Johannesburg, Patriot, Pressure Cooker Studios, Priest, Refinery, ROMANCE, Sonovision Studios, Sterling Sound, VMLY&R, VMLY&R Johannesburg, We Love Jam|

From aesthetics to authenticity, Gale Maimane amplifies South African visual culture

From the onset of her directing career, Gale Maimane has drawn on her background in photography, animation and graphic design to effortlessly blend concept and aesthetics in her work. Her trained eye, point of view and affinity for authenticity, enables her to craft impactful visuals that resonate with local audiences. Gale has now returned for her second collaboration with Jägermeister. Infused with super kühl vibes, she has once again created captivating aesthetics with a uniquely South African visual stamp on the work.

admin2023-05-19T07:46:26+02:00May 19th, 2023|Categories: Darling Films Editorial, Editorial|Tags: Darling Films, Gale Maimane|

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards April 2023

This month’s IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards were judged by the illustrious Marcus Moshapalo, Executive Creative Director at VMLY&R and Tebogo Malope, Director at The Star Film Company. We’re not sure if you’re all using AI technology in ways that we haven’t thought of, because damn there was a lot of good work this month! A huge congratulations for rising to the top Kim Geldenhuys from 0307, Greg Rom from Gentlemen Films, Audio Militia & Polycat Animation.

Anne in the Studio2023-05-12T08:36:10+02:00May 12th, 2023|Categories: IDIDTHAT Craft Awards|Tags: 0307, 7 Films, Adrian De Sa Garces, And., Arcade Content, Audio Militia, Carbon Films, Darling Films, Dolph, Egg Films, Exposure Crew, Fell + Co, Gentlemen Films, Greg Rom, Howard Audio, Jason Prins, Kim Geldenhuys, Mzonke Maloney, Ola! Films, Patriot, Polycat Animation, Post Modern, The Rudeboy Collective, The Star Film Company, VMLY&R, Zee Ntuli|

South Africa’s Clio Awards 2023. All the Work and the Winners

IDIDTHAT is super excited to showcase South Africa's winners and the work that won at this year's Clio Awards! Go team SA! The winners were celebrated at the 63rd annual Clio Awards hosted by Anthony Anderson on April 25th at Gotham Hall in New York City.

admin2023-05-02T14:41:13+02:00May 2nd, 2023|Categories: Awards, Clio Awards, IDIDTHAT SHOWCASE|Tags: Adam Bentel, Chocolate Tribe, Darling Films, Deliverance, Field, Field Audio, Greg Gray, Grey Advertising Africa, Grey Africa, Jean Du Plessis, Jeana Theron, Krewkut, Kyle Stroebel, Lorens Person, Marc Algranti, Mushroom Media, Ogilvy Cape Town, Ogilvy Johannesburg, Patriot Films, Priest, Refinery, Ricky Boyd, ROMANCE, Sam Coleman, Sterling Sound, We Love Jam|

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards March 2023

Here are the results for this month's IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards. Thank you to our most esteemed judges, Thembalethu Msibi, ECD at BlackSwan and Sam Coleman, Director at Patriot for lending us your expertise this month. Congratulations to Mzonke Maloney and the team at Carbon Films for taking home Best in Craft for March.

Anne in the Studio2023-04-06T10:05:21+02:00April 6th, 2023|Categories: Carbon Films Editorial, IDIDTHAT Craft Awards, Triple Story Content Editorial|Tags: 7 Films, Carbon Films, Darling Films, First Pencil, Mzonke Maloney, Patriot Films, Peter Pohorsky, Plank Films, ROMANCE, Sam Coleman, Thembalethu Msibi, Thina Zibi, Triple Story Content|

IDIDTHAT Presents ‘SHE DID THAT’ March 2023

SHE DID THAT is a female filmmakers showcase that shines a spotlight on the women in the South African production industry. Although we will only be featuring women and non-binary people, the goal is that it will encourage the inclusion of more underrepresented filmmakers across all production work created by South Africans. This month features Chloe Coetsee from Darling Films, Jabu Nadia Newman from Romance Films and Renee van Reenen from Platypus.

admin2023-03-30T12:00:12+02:00March 30th, 2023|Categories: Darling Films Editorial, ROMANCE Editorial, SHE DID THAT|Tags: Chloe Coetsee, Darling Films, Jabu Nadia Newman, Platypus, Renee van Reenen, ROMANCE, Romance Films|

BEST OF 2022. All the work and winners.

The Creative Circle Best of 2022 is about celebrating all the finest South African Creativity from 2022. Here you can find all the awarded work and the talent responsible for creating the work...so you know who to call for your next project 🔥