ALL STOPS OUT TO ENSURE MEMORABLE PENDORING AWARDS EVENING IN CAPE TOWN

Come September and all roads are sure to lead to Cape Town for the mother of all advertising jols: Pendoring’s first awards evening in the Mother City since its inception 18 years ago! This prestigious event on Friday, 21 September in the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) coincides with Creative Week Cape Town, where all aspects of creativity will be showcased and celebrated, to be followed by the two Loerie Awards evenings on Saturday and Sunday, 22 and 23 September. It... Read More

Awesome time- lapsed film by Dirk Chalmers

Who is Dirk Chalmers, where are you based and what do you do? I am a photographer and short format film maker. Currently I am based in Johannesburg, working full time for the online magazine JHBLive and The Content Bar as a photographer, videographer, video editor and product developer. I also run meditation groups regularly and I think that there is a strong link between Zen, photography and film making. I don’t think that you can truly capture a moment without being completely... Read More

The Durban International Film Festival ANNOUNCES NEW MULTiPLE & BLOCK BOOKING FACILITY

The Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) which takes place from 19 to 29 July, with principal funding from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund, has announced the introduction of a new multi- and block booking facility through GoingPlaces SA, a Durban-based entertainment and leisure website with a shopping portal. “We are pleased that we are able to offer our festival goers, the opportunity to plan and book for the entire festival in advance” says Peter Rorvik,... Read More

ICONIC SA DESIGN MAG GETS NEW VISI-BLE TREATMENT

Graphic artist and indie publisher Garth Walker is behind the visual transformation of design and décor magazine VISI, set to leap off the stands next month with a refreshed high-impact format, a redesigned masthead and a cover with a greater-than-ever “wow” factor. The new-look issue follows VISI’s recent purchase by its long-time publisher New Media, and capitalises on the creativity of Walker – a cutting-edge commercial graphic designer and publisher of experimental... Read More

South African 3D animation selected as closing film for 33rd Durban International Film Festival

The animation spectacular Adventures in Zambezia has been announced as closing film for the 33rd edition of the Durban International Film Festival. The festival, which runs from 19 to 29 July, with principal funding by the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund, will present Adventures in Zambezia on 28th July, immediately following the festival Award evening. Adventures in Zambezia is a landmark in the history of the South African animation. With a truly African story, world-class... Read More

Tony Baggott shoots massive US campaign for Ozzie beer

Frieze Films’ Tony Baggott recently directed 10 spots in five days for Leo Burnett Chicago and Australian beer Fosters. The How To Speak Australian campaign will roll out across the USA throughout the year, with ads aligned to landmarks like the American election and Movember. The commercials are an update of Fosters¹ popular How To Speak Australian campaign, whose two previous incarnations were featured on numerous industry blogs like Best Ads on TV, Adweek and Adforum. “The... Read More

How to make your own Matchbox Pinhole Camera

Step 1 What you will need: A matchbox, two new rolls of 35mm film, a pair of scissors, a scalpel, an empty drinks can, a black marker pen, black tape, a pin, a ruler and clear tape. Step 2 Draw two diagonal lines across the outside of the box  to determine the center point. Cut a 10 mm x 20 mm frame from the outer box. Step 3 Draw and cut a 35mm x 24 mm frame from the inner box.. Step 4 Cut a 30mm x 50mm frame from the drinks can and pierce... Read More

Elise Wessels gets a piece published in The Netherlands.

Last week a Cape Town based illustrator who is  represented by Zulus Can Draw, Elise Wessels got one of her pieces published in The Netherlands. This was for the Adformatie’s (Dutch advertising journal published weekly) Podium section. Podium is a full page section in the publication dedicated to offering a platform for contributors to create a visual statement, reflection or message directed at the industry. The brief is open and the artist can choose their own theme or... Read More

The short film, A Shot at the Big Time, is going into production

After a funding campaign on IndieGoGo.com last year raised almost enough money to make the short version of Janet van Eeden’s feature film script A Shot at the Big Time, the short film is going into production on the 15th July. The director, Stephen de Villiers, is flying out from Australia especially to film the short, which is a precursor to the feature which will hopefully be funded soon. A Shot at the Big Time, the Shot has been through many drafts and will be filmed in... Read More

Photographer who shoots Urban Mermaids: Ryan Roake

Who is Ryan Roake and what do you do? I’m a freelance photographer who recently qualified in photography at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. How would you define your style of photography? My photography is uniquely creative and I thrive on taking the normal to the next level, where I am able mould it into something of my own. What inspires your work? If I look back on the shoots that I’ve done I’d say that  the thrill... Read More