Together Films Archives

Together Films’ blueprint for authentic brand storytelling by Executive Producer Gaye Leong

Executive Producer Gaye Leong unpacks Together Films’ approach to establishing and living their own brand values through a process that emphasises the importance of being human-centric, outlining a clear storytelling journey, involving the right people, and creating impactful endings. With this approach, Together Films is able to tell, and create, compelling stories. This ensures that their work – ranging from commercials to content to documentaries – resonates with audiences, addressing their needs and fostering a meaningful connection with the brand.

Amisha Zanetti2024-07-17T13:54:45+02:00July 17th, 2024|Categories: Editorial, Together Films Editorial|Tags: Alessandra Scherillo, Bevan Cullinan, Catherine Cooke, Gaye Leong, Malo 8, Together Films|

Together Films’ Executive Producer Gaye Leong on changing times and rolling with trends

It was while shooting one of the first commercials to be filmed in South Africa during lockdown, that Executive Producer Gaye Leong officially launched Together Films. The foundation of the company was laid and the mission statement clear – Together we can do anything, no matter the times. Now, four years and a growing roster of talent later Gaye shares some of the top industry trends her production company has encountered, adapted to and rolled with, Together.

admin2024-07-17T12:54:06+02:00February 15th, 2024|Categories: Editorial, Together Films Editorial|Tags: Gaye Leong, Together Films|

Together Films’ director roster grows, Director Michael Rodrigues brings a moving visual language.

Michael Rodrigues, who is fast establishing himself as a stylistic director with a captivating and moving visual language, has joined Together Films’ director roster. Michael's reel spans commercials, films, and music videos. His work has earned him recognition at festivals worldwide, including a recent win at the BAFTA-qualifying Aesthetica Film Festival for Best Music Video and, ahem, a few IDIDTHAT Craft Awards.

admin2023-09-29T11:48:57+02:00September 29th, 2023|Categories: Editorial, Together Films Editorial|Tags: Michael Rodrigues, Together Films|

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|

Two top directors join Together Films, Catharine Cooke and Alessandra Scherillo

‘These are two incredibly powerful and established directors that are at the top of their game. Catharine Cooke and Alessandra Scherillo are genius storytellers who both bring such unique perspectives.’ Says Executive Producer Gaye Leong of the new additions to the Together roster. We find out more about their combined experience of over 60 years, Emmy and Oscar noms, SAFTA wins, big brands, Al Pacino, Tilda Swinton, Monte Carlo…we’re not gonna lie, we’re a little intimidated.

admin2021-11-25T10:25:25+02:00November 25th, 2021|Categories: Editorial, Together Films Editorial|Tags: Alessandra Scherillo, Catharine Cooke, Together Films|

Director Bevan Cullinan joins Together Films in the yoghurt aisle

We interrogate one of South Africa's most trusted comedy and performance directors, Bevan Cullinan, on how he’s approached directing over 300 commercials. Thank us later for this rare insight into this weird and wonderful comedy mind.

admin2020-08-14T09:37:23+02:00August 14th, 2020|Categories: Editorial, Together Films Editorial|Tags: Bevan Cullinan, Together Films|

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|

NEW production company launches – Together Films. Whaaaaaaaaaaaat?!

After working together for the last five years, Director Malo 8 and Producer Gaye Leong proved that they are not here to play when they shot and produced one of the first commercials to be filmed in South Africa during lockdown, and for McDonald’s no less. We know, right?! Launching a new company during lockdown, what is this sorcery?

admin2020-07-03T09:50:54+02:00June 3rd, 2020|Categories: Editorial, Together Films Editorial|Tags: Gaye Leong, Malo 8, Together Films|