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Anton Visser turns a road crossing into an event for 7UP
The long walk to an ice-cold 7UP For Road Runner, Anton’s latest campaign for 7UP, the challenge wasn’t building huge sets or shooting in an exotic location. It was taking a relatively ordinary road near Cape Town and turning it ...
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Jabu’s new FIFA World Cup campaign for CANAL+
Jabu’s captivating new FIFA World Cup campaign for Supersport and CANAL+ Built around the upcoming FIFA World Cup, the film imagines a continent slowly falling asleep as Africa waits for late-night kick-offs. Jabu effortlessly blends sharp visual comedy with the ...
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Every Day Is Race Day in Ari’s new Director’s Cut for the Toyota Corolla Cross GR-Sport
In his latest spot for the Toyota Corolla Cross GR-Sport, Ari brings Gazoo Racing culture into a South African suburb: following a family who treat everyday life like race day. Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport “Filled With Thrills” directed by ...
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Jabu Newman directs a cinematic portrait of love in Mind Reader
Jabu Newman directs Alice Phoebe Lou’s intimate short ‘Mind Reader’ Shot on 16mm in New York, Mind Reader traces the shape of a young relationship: the joy of new love, the ache of disconnection, and the lasting imprint of creating ...
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Sam Coleman opens the door to epic new work for TOPS at SPAR
Sam turns the opening of every door into an epic story in his new film for TOPS at SPAR and TBWA Durban. TOPS at SPAR “Turn up Epic” directed by Sam Coleman CREDITS CLIENT: TOPS SPAR National Advertising & Promotions ...
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Anton brings Karate Kid with a boerie twist
Anton channels the Karate Kid in his hilarious new homage for Checkers and agency 99c. Checkers “Cobra Braai” directed by Anton Visser CREDITS CLIENT: Shoprite Head of marketing: Sam Barwise Assistant brand manager: Calisha Munsami Digital campaign manager: Layla Adams ...
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Anton goes Bananas for the Stormers
Anton brings to life the special relationship the Stormers have with their fans in his epic new spot for Bananas and Sunny-Futures. True to the campaign’s rallying cry, “In it together”, the commercial itself became a team effort – made ...
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Thati Pele explores the moods that move us for Spotify Africa
Thati Pele explores the moods that move us for Spotify Africa Thati’s latest piece for Spotify Africa is a visual mixtape set in the middle of Lagos’s creative hustle. The film follows two young creatives navigating the pressure of deadlines, ...
Read MoreSam and Spotify Africa show how music brings us home
A young man’s return to his roots forms the heart of this stirring new film for Spotify Africa. Khuphuka Nathi is a call to connect, not only with music but with the rhythms that bind us to culture, to memory, ...
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Patriot welcomes Jabu Newman
We’re incredibly proud to welcome Jabu Newman to our roster. Jabu is a multi-talented filmmaker known both for her bold visuals and accomplished storytelling. She has an instinct for capturing the cultural moment and a knack for emotionally resonant narratives and ...
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