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1st Annual DGSA Creatives Awards
Opening & Media Day – 28 November 2025
The purpose of the Guild shall be to:
- Advance the art and craft of film directing.
- Provide a platform for collaboration, networking, and professional development among f ilm directors.
- Advocate for the rights and interests of film directors within the industry.
- Foster ethical standards and best practices in filmmaking.
- Strengthening the ability of directorial teams to develop meaningful and credible careers .
- Protecting creative freedom.
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Here, you’ll find resources, support, and a vibrant community dedicated to advancing the art and craft of directing. Whether you’re a seasoned director or aspiring filmmaker, join us on this journey as we celebrate the rich diversity and talent of South Africa’s filmmaking landscape.
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Kalushi
Directed By Mandla Kayise Dube - Available on Netflix
Silverton Sierge
Directed By Mandla Dube - Available on Netflix
Heart of the Hunter
Directed By Manadla Dube - Available on Netlfix
Trackers
Directed By Jozua Malherbe
Mnet / HBO
Lioness
Directed By Jozua Malherbe
Mnet
Justice Served
Directed By Jozua Malherbe
Netflix
TRIPLE 7
Directed By Andile Sinqoto Full Feature on Development
Secrects
Directed By Andile Sinqoto: Full Series on Development
Blood and Water
Season 2 "Trailer"
Directed By Andile Sinqoto
Echoes of Oppression
(Coming Soon)
Written & Directed By Andile Sinqoto
The Great War
Directed by Mandla Dube,
Showing on History Channel
Mystify
Showing Now
Directed by Jonny Swanepoel
The Unconscious Mind
Showing Now
Directed by Jonny Swanepoel
Five Fingers for Marseilles
Name: Lally Tshabane
Role: 1st AC
How to Steal 2 Million
Name: Lally Tshabane
Role: 1st AC
Strike Back
Name: Lally Tshabane
Role: 1st AC
The Northman
Name: Siyabonga Jim
Role: AC
Township Life is like a Dog
Name: Siyabonga Jim
Role: AC
RIP
Name: Ryan Kruger
Role: Director
Street Trash
Name: Ryan Kruger
Role: Director
Sister Dinges
Name: Thabani Makanza
Role: Writer & Director
Lost Boys
Name: Thabani Makanza
Role: Writer & Director
Authentic
Name: Sabelo Khomo
Role: Junior Director
Small Shoulders
Name: Sabelo Khomo
Role: Junior Director
Shea Magic
Name: Hloma Sotyato
Role: Student Director
The Little Match Girl
Name: Kim Geldenhuys
Role: Director
The Last Victims
Name: Meekaaeel Adam
Role: DOP
Exo Sapien
Name: Meekaaeel Adam
Role: DOP
Uhambo
Name: Lilith Shiluvana
Role: Writer
The Secret
Name: Raihaanah Sayed
Role: Director
Her Khaltsha
Name: Robyn Phillips
Role: Director
Seasons Of Longing
Name: Robyn Phillips
Role: Director
A Home is Not a House
Name: Earl Kopeledi
Role: Director
2 Thirds of a Man
Name: Earl Kopeledi
Role: Director
