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IDIDTHAT Presents ‘SHE DID THAT’ May 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 Sam Sterling-Court from The Star Film Company, Ying-Poi De Lacy from Massif and Benitha Vlok from Video Cartel.

admin2023-05-26T07:39:48+02:00May 26th, 2023|Categories: SHE DID THAT|Tags: Benitha Vlok, Massif, Sam Sterling-Court, The Star Film Company, The Star Films Company, Video Cartel, Ying-Poi De Lacy|

Star Films’ Tristan Holmes directs nightmarish first of its kind AI-Generated music video for Disturbed

Never afraid of finding new ways of telling big cinematic stories charged with emotions, Star Films’ Tristan Holmes has done it again. His latest work is a music video titled ‘Bad Man’ for the heavy metal band Disturbed which was entirely made using AI-generated imagery created and stitched together by Tristan. The result is a grisly and unnerving work of art.

admin2022-12-05T10:11:38+02:00December 5th, 2022|Categories: Editorial, Star Films Editorial|Tags: Star Films, The Star Film Company, The Star Films Company, Tristan Holmes|

Mfundo Mkhize joins The Star Film Company, the director behind some of South Africa’s most loved characters.

Nyathi Rider’s Michael Nyathi, KFC’s ‘Next please’ lady, AmaSopranos, Tebza from Powerball; Mfundo Mkhize is the director behind some of our most loved South African characters. Having recently joined the roster at The Star Film Company, we catch up with this top performance and comedy director about his process, nailing those cultural nuances and we get the inside (s)coop on Chicken Licken’s ‘Nyathi Rider’.

admin2022-03-02T11:43:21+02:00March 2nd, 2022|Categories: Editorial, Star Films Editorial|Tags: Mfundo Mkhize, The Star Films Company|

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards December 2021

This month’s IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards were judged by the absolute least of our Januworries; hoarder of awards and Creative Director at Grey/WPP Liquid, Steph van Niekerk, and the magic-maker himself, Senior Editor at LUDUS Post Productions, Mark Ash. Congrats on December's top Crafters, Jeana Theron from Darling Films & Mark Middlewick from Circus.

admin2022-01-14T09:09:33+02:00January 14th, 2022|Categories: IDIDTHAT Craft Awards|Tags: 7 Films, Arcade Content, Bioscope Films, Darling Films, Grey Advertising Africa, Hello Circus, JOE, Ludus Post Production, Spitfire, The Star Films Company, They, we are|

IDIDTHAT Presents ‘She Did That’ January 2022

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 Director Nadezna Radcore from CAKE, Director Kyla Philander from Bioscope Films and Director Sam Sterling-Court from The Star Film Company.

admin2022-01-13T10:18:11+02:00January 13th, 2022|Categories: IDIDTHAT SHOWCASE, SHE DID THAT|Tags: Bioscope Films, Cake, Kyla Philander, Nadezna Radcore, Sam Sterling-Court, The Star Films Company|

South Africa’s Best in Film – Loeries 2021

This showcase features South Africa's best in creativity and production in the category film. This is the work that was awarded at the Loeries 2021. Wanna work with the best in South Africa for your next project? Look no further. Exactly like sliced bread, IDIDTHAT is all about making your life easier, minus the carbs. We’ve featured all the awarded work and the talent behind it so you can find the best person for your next project. Pleasure!

Director Matshepo Maja launches solo career with The Star Film Company

For over 3 three years Matshepo Maja has formed part of the directing duo PHI 2.0, alongside Jonathan Parkinson. The Star Film Company has announced that they will now be launching Matshepo as a solo director. The news comes as no surprise as Mats’ solo career is already in full swing and here’s why you’ll be seeing her name a whole lot more.

admin2021-10-19T12:49:40+02:00October 19th, 2021|Categories: Editorial, Star Films Editorial|Tags: Matshepo Maja, The Star Films Company|

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards September 2021

This month’s IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards were judged by our very own industry royalty; Roanna Williams, Chief Creative Officer of Net#work BBDO and Bruno Bossi, Director and Owner of Carbon Films. Thank you our King and Queen, we are not worthy. Massive congratulations to our Best in Crafters; Director Zee Ntuli from Darling Films and DOP Fabian Vettiger.

Anne in the Studio2021-10-19T13:16:57+02:00October 8th, 2021|Categories: IDIDTHAT Craft Awards|Tags: 7Films, Bioscope Films, Butterfly Films, Carbon Films, Darling Films, Howard Audio, Network BBDO, Nick Burton Moore, Patriot, ROMANCE, Sketchbook Studios, Spitfire, Strangelove, The Rudeboy Collective, The Star Films Company|

Live Updates: South Africa’s Winners & Shortlists at Cannes 2021

Follow South Africa's Cannes Lions Shortlists and Winners right here from the 21st of June. We’ll be updating this page as results are announced - listing all South Africa’s shortlists, showcasing the awarded work, and featuring all the IDIDTHAT members involved.

admin2021-10-19T15:42:33+02:00June 21st, 2021|Categories: Cannes Lions, IDIDTHAT SHOWCASE|Tags: 7Films, Darling Films, Fox P2, Giant Films, Grey Africa, Joe Public United, King James Group, M&C Saatchi Abel, MullenLowe, Ogilvy Cape Town, Ola! Films, Orchestra Blue, Post Modern, Promise, Sterling Sound, TBWA Hunt Lascaris, Tessa Ford Post Production, The Star Films Company, The Upstairs Ludus|

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards March 2021

Congratulations to Paul Ward from Giant Films who was awarded Best in Craft by both our judges, Neo Mashigo, CCO of M&C Saatchi Group South Africa and Charmaine Greyling, Co-Founder and VFX Artist at Strangelove Studios.

Anne in the Studio2022-02-25T09:00:52+02:00April 9th, 2021|Categories: IDIDTHAT Craft Awards|Tags: 7Films, Cake, Carbon Films, Chocolate Tribe, Darling Films, Fuelcontent, Giant Films, M&C Saatchi Abel, Patriot Films, Picture Tree, Rick Joaquim, ROMANCE, Spitfire, Strangelove, The Star Films Company, Your Girlfriend|

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|

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards Rankings 2020

The Official IDIDTHAT Craft Awards Rankings for 2020 are here. Every month IDIDTHAT teams up with the leaders in the production and ad industry to award the finest in South African film and production craft. These rankings showcase the best of the best in Film Production, Post Production, Music & Sound, Cinematography, Animation & VFX. Congratulations you beautiful clever people you!

Anne in the Studio2021-02-12T11:37:10+02:00February 12th, 2021|Categories: IDIDTHAT Craft Awards|Tags: 0307 Films, Bioscope Films, Darling Films, Egg Films, Figment Films, Gentleman Films, Giant Films, Sketchbook Studios, Strangelove, The Star Films Company|

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards October 2020

October’s IDIDTHAT Craft Awards were judged by The Star Film Company’s director, Cindy Lee and ECD of FoxP2, Grant Sithole. Congrats to Fausto Becatti from Bioscope Films, Paul Ward from Giant Films AND Xander Vander, Nic Apostoli and Charmaine Greyling from Strangelove for bringing us more goosebumps than Halloween!

Anne in the Studio2020-11-06T10:36:43+02:00November 6th, 2020|Categories: IDIDTHAT Craft Awards|Tags: Arcade Content, Bioscope Films, BOMB Commercials, Darling Films, Egg Films, Figment Films, FoxP2, FoxP2 Cape Town, Giant Films, me&myfriends, Sketchbook Studios, Spitfire, Strangelove, The Star Films Company, we_are|

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards September 2020

September's IDIDTHAT Craft Awards were judged by CCO of Grey Africa, Fran Luckin and Bomb Commercials Director, Ernest Nkosi. Congratulations to Cindy Lee from The Star Film Company, Kim Geldenhuys from 0307 and Matthew Swanepoel from Priest Post Production - you overachieving talented beauties you!

Anne in the Studio2020-10-26T16:26:46+02:00October 2nd, 2020|Categories: IDIDTHAT Craft Awards|Tags: 0307, 10th Street Media, 7Films, Arcade Content, Bioscope Films, BOMB Commercials, Carbon Films, Darling Films, Deon van Zyl, Egg Films, Ernest Nkosi, First Pencil, Fran Luckin, Giant Films, Ginger Pictures, Grey Africa, Patriot Films, Priest, Sketchbook Studios, Spitfire, The Star Films Company|

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards August 2020

The IDIDTHAT Craft Awards for August were judged by CCO of FCB Africa, Tseliso Rangaka and Owner of Produce Sound, Louis Enslin. Congratulations to Cindy Lee from The Star Film Company and Paul Ward from Giant Films. We're clapping wildly in the flickering light of our Stage 4 candles in your honour.

admin2020-09-04T10:24:03+02:00September 4th, 2020|Categories: IDIDTHAT Craft Awards|Tags: 2+3 Post Productions, Arcade Content, BOMB Commercials, Egg Films, FCB Africa, FCB Johannesburg, Figment Films, Giant Films, HelloFCB, Louis Enslin, Marc Algranti, Patriot Films, Produce Sound, Rick Joaquim, ROMANCE, Rudeboy Collective, Sketchbook Studios, Spitfire, The Star Films Company, Tseliso Rangaka|

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards July 2020

July's IDIDTHAT Craft Awards were judged by Dani Hynes (Director at Made Films) and Bridget Johnson (ECD at The Riverbed Agency). Massive congrats to Glen Biderman-Pam from Sketchbook Studios who was awarded Best in Writing and Direction Craft by BOTH our judges for his short film 'Love Locked'.

admin2020-08-13T10:23:28+02:00August 7th, 2020|Categories: IDIDTHAT Craft Awards|Tags: 7Films, Adam Bentel, Arcade Content, Bioscope Films, bomb, BOMB Commercials, Carbon Films, Darling Films, Giant Films, Ginger Pictures, Ludus Post Production, Made Films, New Creation Collective, Rick Joaquim, Sketchbook Studios, Spitfire, The Riverbed Marketing and Communications Agency, The Star Films Company|

10 Questions for Star Film’s Emerging Director Sam Sterling-Court

Sam Sterling-Court has hit the ground running as the latest director to join Star Films. After only two months of things being 'director-official', she already directed TWO commercials. With a unique academic take on filmmaking, we lay down 10 questions to this talented young director.

Anne in the Studio2020-07-17T09:49:30+02:00July 17th, 2020|Categories: Editorial, Star Films Editorial|Tags: Sam Sterling-Court, The Star Films Company|

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|

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards: April 2020

April's IDIDTHAT Craft Awards were judged by Director Greg Gray from Romance Films and Creative Partner / ECD at M&C Saatchi Abel, Jake Bester. Two 'Best in Craft' winners this month. Congratulations Katlego Baaitse from Burley Boys AND monde like the world from The Rudeboy Collective. Check out all the results here.

Anne in the Studio2020-05-06T14:50:59+02:00May 6th, 2020|Categories: IDIDTHAT Craft Awards|Tags: 7Films, Arcade Content, Bioscope Films, BOMB Commercials, Burley Boys, Deliverance Post, Egg Films, Figment Films, Giant Films, Greg Gray, Jake Bester, Ludus Post Production, M&C Saatchi Abel, Romance Films, Strangelove, The Rudeboy Collective, The Star Films Company|