Left Post Production

Left Post hits 18 years, Owners Saki and Jacqui reflect on their journey and a legacy of iconic work

18 years ago, Jacqui Pearson and Saki Bergh became the new owners of Left Post and set out to carve their own space in the post-production industry. With Jacqui Pearson’s background in broadcast and Saki Bergh’s expertise in editing, they transformed Left Post Production from a small start-up company into an award-winning post powerhouse. Their partnership is one for the history books, a partnership that has produced some of our country’s iconic work from the past two decades and played a huge part in shaping South Africa’s post industry.

Amisha Zanetti2024-08-30T09:03:21+02:00August 30th, 2024|Categories: Editorial, Left Editorial|Tags: Jacqui Pearson, Left Post Production, Saki Bergh|

South Africa’s D&AD Work & Winners 2024

Since the announcement of the 62nd D&AD Awards late last week, our dedicated hamsters have been curating a showcase of the brilliant work behind the results. Here are the exceptionally talented South Africans who brought home the Pencils — now you know who to collaborate with next. Congratulations to these beauties for making us proud!

semantica-admin2024-06-19T13:52:54+02:00May 27th, 2024|Categories: Editorial, IDIDTHAT SHOWCASE, One Show 2024|Tags: Accenture Song, Adam Bentel, Adam Howard, Audio Militia, Boris Vossgatter, Chocolate Tribe, Christian van der Walt, Craig Hawkins, David Law, Deliverance Post, Eddie Addinall, Elben Schutte, Elmaree Bohm, Gerrick Jones, Greg Gray, Helena Woodfine, James Matthes, Jean du Plesis, Joe Public, Julian Evans, Kobus Loots, Kyle Koekemoer, Left Post Production, LittleBig, Lorens Persson, Matthew Swanepoel, Nick Argyros, Ogilvy South Africa, Patriot Films, Paul Norwood, Paul Theodorou, Pressure Cooker, Priest, Richard Staub, ROMANCE, Rory Mark, Rory O'Grady, Run Jump Fly, Saki Bergh, Sam Coleman, Scholars Film Production, Sinister Studios, Sterling Sound, TBWA Hunt Lascaris, Tebogo Malope, The Odd Number, The Refinery, The Star Film Company, Theo Potgieter, Xander Vander, Zayd Halim|

South Africa’s One Show Work & Winners

It’s time for The One Show results everyone! When we heard South Africa had 21 finalists this year we damn near Black Eyed Pea’d ourselves and exclaimed ‘Boom Boom Pow’. Now it’s great to see this incredible work convert. Congratulations to all of you! With over 50 countries and regions around the world entering, this is big for South Africa. Well done.

Amisha Zanetti2024-06-19T13:39:48+02:00May 18th, 2024|Categories: Editorial, IDIDTHAT SHOWCASE, One Show 2024|Tags: Adam Bentel, Adam Howard, Audio Militia, Bevil Swartz, Bonnie-Lee Bouman, Boris Vossgatter, Charmaine Greyling, Chocolate Tribe, Christian van der Walt, Cindy Gabriel, Criag Hawkins, Dave Meinert, David Law, Deliverance Post, Eddie Addinall, Elben Schutte, Elmaree Bohm, Emma Lundy, Gerrick Jones, Giant Films, Greg Gray, Helena Woodfine, Howard Audio, James Matthes, Jason Prins, Jean du Plesis, Joe Public, Johannes Matila, Jon Ronbeck, Julian Evans, Karien Cherry, Keenan McAdam, Kobus Loots, Kyle Koekemoer, Left Post Production, LittleBig, Lorens Persson, Matthew Swanepoel, Nic Apostoli, Nick Argyros, Ogilvy South Africa, Patriot Films, Paul Norwood, Paul Theodorou, Pressure Cooker, Priest, Richard Staub, ROMANCE, Rory Mark, Rory O'Grady, Run Jump Fly, Saki Berg, Sam Coleman, Sinister Studios, Sterling Sound, Strangelove, TBWA Hunt Lascaris, Tebogo Malope, The Odd Number, The Refinery, The Star Film Company, Theo Potgieter, Xander Vander, Zayd Halim|

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|

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 🔥

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards January 2023

This month's IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards were judged by two industry heavy-hitters, the honourable Suhana Gordhan, Executive Creative Director at Duke Group and Karien Cherry, Director at Giant Films. We bow down in your presence! Big congratulations to editing-maestro Saki Bergh from Left Post for taking Best in Craft for January!

Anne in the Studio2023-02-07T13:12:26+02:00February 7th, 2023|Categories: IDIDTHAT Craft Awards|Tags: 7Films, Arcade Content, Bioscope Films, Carbon Films, Dare Content Studio, DUKE, Giant Films, Karien Cherry, Left Post Production, Mannequin Films, Suhana Gordhan, The Star Film Company, Together Films, Your Girlfriend|

South Africa’s Work to Watch June 2022

Here you can find all the winning work awarded by the Creative Circle in the first quarter of 2022. Congratulations to the incredibly talented teams of creatives and filmmakers who made these stand-out projects come to life – you are all gorgeous geniuses, indeed a rare combination.

admin2022-06-14T14:59:14+02:00June 14th, 2022|Categories: #WorkToWatch, Creative Circle 2022, IDIDTHAT SHOWCASE|Tags: 7 Films, Adam Bentel, Audio Militia, Bioscope Films, Chocolate Tribe, Darling Films, Deliverance, FCB Joburg, Field, FORT, Grey Advertising Africa, Howard Audio, Joe Public United, King James Group, King James Group Johannesburg, Left Post Production, Liquid, M&C Saatchi Abel, Marc Algranti, Mushroom Media, Network BBDO, Ogilvy Cape Town, Panther Punch, Patriot, Post Modern, Priest, Promise, Retroviral, RobRoy Music, ROMANCE, Sinister Studios, Sterling Sound, Strangelove, StudiJoe, TBWA Hunt Lascaris, We Love Jam|

Interview with top Colourist Jarryd Duthoit from Left Post Production

Colourists can be film production’s invisible heroes; although armed with the superpower to craft work from a bronze to gold, the truth is, the less you notice the colour, the better it probably was. World-class Colourist and Flame artist, Jarryd Duthoit from Left Post Production shared his insights on the role of Colourists in production, how to get the best out of your collaboration with colourists, and talks colour trends.

admin2022-06-08T12:09:17+02:00June 8th, 2022|Categories: Editorial, Left Editorial|Tags: Jarryd Duthoit, Left Post Production|

South Africa’s Work to Watch: April 2021

This month we showcase the stand-out work that South African companies on IDIDTHAT are doing. Apart from just bragging about it (which is very important), it’s the work that was recently featured at the Creative Circle Awards and IDIDTHAT's Craft Awards. View the work and find out more about the companies who did it…

admin2021-10-19T15:43:11+02:00April 21st, 2021|Categories: Creative Circle 2021, IDIDTHAT SHOWCASE|Tags: 7Films, Adam Bentel, Carbon Collective, Carbon Films, Chocolate Tribe, Darling Films, Deliverance, DUKE, Egg Films, Exposure Crew, FORT, Gentlemen Films, Giant Films, House of Brave, Joe Public United, Krewkut, Left Post Production, M&C Saatchi Abel, me&myfriends, Ogilvy Cape Town, ROMANCE, Rudeboy Collective, Sketchbook Studios, Sterling Sound, Strangelove, TBWA Hunt Lascaris, The Riverbed Marketing and Communications Agency|

Ad of the Year 2020. All the Work and the Winners.

Congratulations to all the winners at last night's Creative Circle 'Ad of the Year’ awards. Here you can find all the winning work and the winning people who created it. Easy peasy, and it makes it that much easier to find the top people for your next project.

admin2021-10-19T15:43:15+02:00March 4th, 2021|Categories: Creative Circle 2021, Editorial, IDIDTHAT SHOWCASE|Tags: Burley Boys, Creative Circle, Creative Circle 2021, DraftLine Jhb, Field Audio, Fox P2, FoxP2, Giant Films, Groundglass, Howard Audio, Joe Public United, King James Cape Town, King James Group, Krewkut, Left Post Production, Panther Punch, Platypus, Retroviral, Saatchi & Saatchi, Sterling Sound, Strangelove, TBWA Hunt Lascaris, The Odd Number, Vision|

Digital Communication: Creative Circle’s Ad of the Month winners in 2020. In the running for Ad of the Year.

We’ve tracked down all the IDIDTHAT companies that were awarded by the Creative Circle in 2020 in the 'Digital' category. Here you can find the winning work and the winning people who created it. Congratulations you digital darlings! Don’t miss the virtual ‘Ad of the Year’ awards on the 4th of March to find out which campaign will reign supreme.

admin2021-10-19T15:44:05+02:00March 2nd, 2021|Categories: Creative Circle 2020, Editorial, IDIDTHAT SHOWCASE|Tags: Adam Bentel, Adam Howard, Clockwork, Deliverance, Eugenio Galli, FCB Joburg, Fell + Co, Giant Films, Grey Advertising Africa, Groundglass, HelloFCB, Howard Audio, Joe Public United, Left Post Production, M&C Saatchi Abel, Ogilvy Johannesburg, Platypus, Promise, Saatchi & Saatchi, Sterling Sound, Strangelove, TBWA Hunt Lascaris, The Odd Number, The Star Films Company|

Film: Creative Circle’s Ad of the Month winners in 2020. In the running for Ad of the Year.

We’ve put together this handy showcase of all the IDIDTHAT companies that were awarded by the Creative Circle in the 'Film' category throughout 2020. Congratulations you cinematic beauties on being in the running for the coveted ‘Ad of the Year’ award on the 4th of March at the Virtual Ad of the Year Awards! What campaign do YOU think deserves the title of South Africa’s best of the best?

admin2021-10-19T15:43:54+02:00March 2nd, 2021|Categories: Creative Circle 2020, Editorial, IDIDTHAT SHOWCASE|Tags: 2+3 Post Productions, 7 Films, Adam Bentel, Adam Howard, Arcade Content, Audio Militia, Bioscope Films, BOMB Commercials, Brendan Barnes, Burley Boys, Chocolate Tribe, Chuanne Blofield, Darling Films, Deliverance, Devin Toselli, FCB Joburg, FCB Johannesburg, Field, Giant Films, Grey Advertising Africa, Grey Africa, House of Brave, Howard Audio, Joe Public United, King James Group, Left Post Production, Left Post Productions, Ludus Post Production, M&C Saatchi Abel, Made Films, Massif, me&myfriends, Mushroom Media, Ogilvy Cape Town, Platypus, Post Modern, Pressure Cooker Studios, ROMANCE, Romance Films, Sinister Studios, Sterling Sound, Strangelove, TBWA Hunt Lascaris, Team Best, Tessa Ford Post Production, The Riverbed Marketing and Communications Agency, The Rudeboy Collective, The Star Films Company, TigerFight, Tom Revington, We Love Jam, Willie Nel|

Integrated: Creative Circle’s Ad of the Month winners in 2020. In the running for Ad of the Year.

Our little hamsters have sourced all our IDIDTHAT members’ work awarded in the ‘Integrated’ category by the Creative Circle throughout 2020. Judges will be announcing the ‘Ad of the Year’ from this showcase on the 4th of March 2020. What campaign do you think will rise to the top as South Africa’s best of the best?

admin2021-10-19T15:44:43+02:00February 26th, 2021|Categories: Creative Circle 2020, Editorial, IDIDTHAT SHOWCASE|Tags: 7Films, Burley Boys, Clockwork, DUKE, Eyeforce, Field, Giant Films, Groundglass, Howard Audio, Joe Public United, King James Group, Left Post Production, Ola! Films, Platypus, Sterling Sound, Strangelove, TBWA Hunt Lascaris|

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards June 2020

June’s IDIDTHAT Craft Awards were judged by Sibusiso Sitole (CCO at The Odd Number) and Evy Katz (Editor at Left Post). Best in Craft was awarded to Telekom ‘Cyber Mobbing’ for Direction, Editing, and Cinematography. Huge congrats to the team - Kim Geldenhuys, Adam Bentel, and Matthias Graatz.

admin2020-10-28T08:21:07+02:00July 6th, 2020|Categories: IDIDTHAT Craft Awards|Tags: 0307 Films, 7 Films, Bioscope Films, Blacksmith Collective, BOMB Commercials, Butterfly Films, Darling Films, Giant Films, Howard Audio, Left Post Production, Ludus Post Production, Marc Algranti, Patriot Films, Pulse Music, Sketchbook Studios, Spitfire, The Odd Number, The Star Films Company, They, Together Films, Your Girlfriend|

South Africa’s One Show Shortlists 2020 – View the work

VIEW THE WORK - South Africa picked up 53 One Show Shortlists this year for 30 campaigns. Find out who did what right here, right now. Congrats you beauties!

admin2020-08-17T14:43:35+02:00April 20th, 2020|Categories: Awards, One Show|Tags: 0307 Films, 7 Films, Audio Militia, Bioscope Films, Black River FC, BlackGinger, Carbon Films, Darling Films, Deliverance, Eyeforce, FCB Johannesburg, Field, Figment Films, Finetune Studios, FORT, Fox P2, Fuelcontent, Giant Films, Grey Africa, Grid Worldwide, Havas Worldwide, HelloFCB, Hey Papa Legend, Joe Public Connect, Joe Public United, King James Group, King James Group Johannesburg, Left Post Production, LifeDesign, Ludus Post Productions, Luma, M&C Saatchi Abel, Ogilvy Cape Town, Ogilvy Johannesburg, Ola! Films, Orchestra Blue, Pressure Cooker Studios, Produce Sound, Pulse Music, Refinery, Romance Films, Seriti Films, Sterling Sound, Strangelove, TBWA Hunt Lascaris, Tessa Ford Post Production, The Odd Number, The Riverbed Marketing and Communications Agency, We Love Jam|

Creative Circle 2019 Annual Awards

You all should be pretty familiar with the Creative Circle Annual Award wins of 2019 by now, but have you seen the actual work that won and the real-life humans behind the creativity? Well, step right up folks. We’ve put together a showcase of all the winning work so you can find out more about who is creating the best of the best in South Africa as voted by the Creative Circle jury panel.

Studio2020-02-28T10:09:10+02:00February 28th, 2020|Categories: #WorkToWatch|Tags: 7 Films, Audio Militia, Bioscope Films, Black River FC, BlackGinger, Carbon Films, Chocolate Tribe, Darling Films, Deliverance, Eyeforce, FCB Joburg, Finetune Studios, FoxP2 Cape Town, Fuelcontent, Grey Africa, Grid Worldwide, Havas Worldwide, HelloFCB, Joe Public United, King James Group, Left Post Production, Left Post Productions, LifeDesign, Luma, M&C Saatchi Abel, Ogilvy Johannesburg, Ola! Films, Orchestra Blue, Pressure Cooker Studios, Produce Sound, Pulse Music, ROMANCE, TBWA Hunt Lascaris, Tessa Ford Post Production, The Odd Number, The Star Films Company|

Find Out More About SA’s Top-Ranked Companies at Loeries 2019

The Official Loeries rankings were released and we’ve gone and created the ultimate cheat sheet for you. Find out more about South Africa's top agencies and production companies out there. Yup, it’s the ultimate goodie bag so start taking notes because, for the next year, these are the companies you want to work with #ThankUsLater

Studio2020-05-11T15:53:16+02:00December 13th, 2019|Categories: Awards, Loeries 2019|Tags: 0307 Films, 2+3 Post Productions, Abnormal, Audio Militia, BlackGinger, Carbon Films, Chocolate Tribe, Darling Films, Deliverance Post, DUKE, Egg Films, FCB Joburg, Finetune Studios, FoxP2 Cape Town, Fulecontent, Giant Films, Grey Advertising Africa, Grid Worldwide, Havas Worldwide, HelloFCB, Hey Papa Legend, Howard Audio, Joe Public United, King James Digital, King James Group, Left Post Production, Ludus Post Productions, M&C Saatchi Abel, McCann1886, New Creation Collective, Ogilvy Cape Town, Ogilvy Johannesburg, Orchestra Blue, Patriot, Plank Films, Post Modern, Pressure Cooker Studios, Priest, Produce Sound, Refinery, Romance Films, Seriti, Seriti Films, Sterling Sound, Strangelove, Sunshinegun, TBWA Hunt Lascaris, The Odd Number, The Star Films Company, They, TigerFight, VMLY&R, We Love Jam|

Work to Watch: December 2019

This month we showcase the stand-out work that South African companies on iDidTht are doing. Apart from just bragging about it (which is very important), it’s the work that was recently featured at the Creative Circle Awards and iDidTht’s Craft Awards. View the work and find out more about the companies who did it…

Studio2019-12-12T14:44:32+02:00December 12th, 2019|Categories: #WorkToWatch|Tags: Arcade Content, Audio Militia, Bioscope Films, BlackGinger, Chocolate Tribe, Clockwork, Darling Films, Deliverance, Egg Films, Finetune Studios, Grey Advertising Africa, Havas Worldwide, Joe Public United, Left Post Production, Ogilvy Johannesburg, Patriot, Picture Tree, Romance Films, So Interactive, Sterling Sound, Strangelove, Sunshinegun, TBWA Hunt Lascaris, The Odd Number, The Star Films Company, We Love Jam|

Will these be the big Film and Integrated winners at Loeries 2019?

As we build-up to this week’s shenanigans in Durbs, we've compiled a list of all the Print and Radio work entered for Loeries this year that either won or was featured at Cannes, One Show, D&AD and the Creative Circle Awards.