Film Afrika Worldwide to launch a Los Angeles office

CEO David Wicht says, “After years of working with all the major studios and independents, I’m looking forward to being closer at hand and being immediately accessible to producers seeking to shoot or collaborate with South Africa. The presence of an LA office means I can engage directly with production partners and facilitate the workflow from South Africa, resulting in a faster turnaround and the ability to give a first-hand account of shooting in South Africa.”   David’s... Read More

Paying homage to the next generation of advertising greats

Tenacious, brave, hardworking, ‘out of the box’ , spurred on by an inner creative spirit. These are just some of the qualities of the entrants in the Loeries Young Creatives Awards Category should have. “What’s more they represent characteristics which resonate with the Adams & Adams brand,” says Mariette du Plessis, senior partner at law firm Adams & Adams. Last year Adams & Adams, in a first for any law firm in South Africa, became an associate sponsor... Read More

Zulus Can Draw launches new illustrators in Netherlands

Zulus Can draw is a new illustration agency featuring fresh talent. The agency is based in The Netherlands, but only represents talent from the rest of the world, starting with professional illustrators all based in South Africa. It answers the growing demand from creative agencies and publishers for unique work of the highest quality, but without the premium price tag. The agency searched for talent in South Africa for several reasons. Most importantly the creative standards... Read More

Groundbreaking Graphic Novel- chapter one launched

‘MA is ancient African creation myth that has for the first time in thousands of years, has been resurrected from obscurity,and brought back to to life in vivid comic art. This is truly an Africa, the likes of which have never seen. What the book of Genesis is to Christians, this story was to the ancient Africans. The complex cosmological, esoterical and spiritual knowledge hidden deep within this story, offer age-old insights and wisdom into things that only now, are modern... Read More

World renowned black and white film photographer, Roger Ballen

By Nadia Jansen van Vuuren On 22 March 2012 the world renowned black and white film photographer, Roger Ballen’s, film photography exhibition, Play Pen, was opened at the NWU Potchefstroom Campus Gallery. “Black and White is a very minimalist art form and unlike color photographs does not pretend to mimic the world in a manner similar to the way the human eye might perceive. Black and White is essentially an abstract way to interpret and transform what one might refer to as... Read More

What is Wildetecture ? Quinton J Damstra explains

Who is Quinton J Damstra and what do you do? The creative design arena carries certain responsibilities and for me these duties include being principally an architectural design practice – QJD design studio.  However I don’t limit my energy to one creative design discipline and tend to dabble across the board – a preferred creative multi disciplinary. My other pursuits are a child like experimentation with form, colour and design concepts. I feel when I’m... Read More

Graphic designer, character designer and illustrator – Gavin Booyens

Who is Gavin Booyens, where are you based and what do you do? I’m a graphic designer, illustrator and all-round geek, born in Cape Town, but currently based in the windiest city on the planet – Port Elizabeth. You are a graphic designer, character designer and illustrator. Which defines you best? I’d say illustration is what defines me best; it’s what I really connect with the most. Where did you learn your illustration, or would you say it’s natural? I... Read More

Brand inc Sport brands Pirates territory

As the massive crowd surged into FNB Stadium (on 17 March 2012) for the Soweto Derby match between traditional rivals Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs, there was little doubt which team had taken full advantage of the branding and intimidation opportunities available within the stadium. The domination of the Orlando Pirates team on the pitch was echoed in the hospitality suites, change rooms and stadium walkways, with powerful Orlando Pirates branding leaving no doubt as to where... Read More

SA Creative Network drops the Network

SA Creative Network, will be trimming down its name to SA Creatives. The change comes after a very close similarity with another product. Although no problems have arisen yet, the team at SA Creative Network have taken this decision with the future in mind.     The new domain name will now be www.sacreatives.co.za but readers will still be able to access the site on the old url, www.sacreativenetwork.co.za. The changes will happen gradually over the space of two months,... Read More

Constantly exploring photography -Jennifer Endom

Who is Jennifer Endom, where are you based and what do you do? I am a German photographer currently living and working in London. I studied Photography at the Fh Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in Germany. How long have you been a photographer and is it as cool as everyone says? I’ve been freelancing for three years now, and it’s very cool, as long as you’re ok with not having a steady income. Getting to travel for me is the coolest part of my job. As a matter of... Read More