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What an honour to be the first-ever Loeries Young Directors Award winner. ❤️ @loerieawards I’ll be taking this one in for a long time. 🥺🙏🏾 This means so much because it’s a celebration of our stories, our experiences and our point of view. A recognition of our conviction to tell our stories as they are while pushing them somewhere new. To everyone who has poured into this dream from the very beginning, thank you. I share this moment with you.❤️💐 I’ll forever be grateful for the people who have opened their doors to me, welcomed me into their homes and allowed me to learn from their lives and experiences. As I continue searching for the stories to tell, I’m reminded of how much there is out there waiting to be heard. Yho mfana, I’m so inspired. I can’t wait to keep showing up for this calling. My heart is so full. ❤️♾️ by @fro.sanaa
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6 days ago
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A look into our process and thinking behind our latest film with Spotify. What a challenging process from research to technical approach on this one! Thank you to everyone involved to making this dream come true.❤️🙏🏾 To our incredible Client and wonderful creatives at Machine, Siyabonga. @starkachisa @sinesipho @jodietabs @warrenbokwe @papa_action @mantwa_toka @thobeofheart @sindy_mazibuko @lefasgallery @mslillym @tsakane_mogale @kgomotso_neto @gorgeousbushman @jasonhaji by @fro.sanaa
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a month ago
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I’m excited to announce our 8-Part VW Docuseries, A journey taking us back through the evolution of the Golf. It wouldn’t be The Icon without the nicknames you’ve given it since the Mk1. A documentary with everyday VW drivers, to find what you’ll call the new Golf. ❤️ #ForeverGolf Coming soon. Client @volkswagensouthafrica Head of Marketing Bridget Harpur Brand Marketing Manager Sindisiwe Gwamanda Brand Consultant Thato Lekgetha Agency OGILVY SA @ogilvy Ogilvy CPT @ogilvyct Creative Director ​​​Alex Goldberg Creative Director ​​​@Sibs_Zihle Creative Group head ​​​@fumyeni Business Director ​​​Julian Hendrickse Accounts Director ​​​Mandisa Looana Accounts Manager ​​​@katlego_malaka Head of Integrated Production @catherineday1972 Photographer: ​​​@naba_abolova Crew Production @sanaafilms @moonsport_ Director ​​@fro.sanaa Executive Producer​@DumisaniMvumvu Executive Producer @simonkey0 2nd Unit Director​@jeremy_ryall Line Producer​​@blvckxpanda Production Manager​@dixiecornell Prod Coordinator​@_ka.zii 1st AD​​​@JacobMotsamai 2nd AD​​​Rasta Mcdonald DOP​​​ @joshlevi.za Focus Puller​​@Tyronegpoipao 2nd Unit DOP​​@JasonHaji Loader​​​@Khai_Skeef DIT/VT​​​@Grant.mov Ronin Operator​@Willekis_photo Sound Recordist​@KholisileVinqi PHOTOGRAPHY​ Photographer​​@Buka_andile Stills Assistant​ ​Tshepo Mokoena GRIPS TEAM​ Key Grip​​@Langabafana Best Boy​​@BonganiSibeko1 Assistant​​@tidimalo847 LIGHTING TEAM​ Gaffer​​​@Jeandup_7 Best Boy Spark​ ​@tall_Sekwane Spark​​​@sibs_ngubs ART DEPARTMENT​ Art Director ​​​@ArnoldOldknow Props Master​​​@Werner.Snyman Wardrobe Assistant​​@LesediMpotsang Make Up & Hair Stylist​@MonLouw Post Production Team Post Production​​@_house_on_fire_ Offline Editor ​​​@superfortyfour1331 Grade​​​​@stroobzz Audio Final Mix / Design​@kalumedia Audio Engineer​​@sean_makes_noise Online Finish​​​@davrin.wong.photography Cast Coordinator @sa_campfest @darianwilliams_ @teamnerdo @gillean.jewlz @generalavizo @leonard.vanzeeberg @chiconaidoo @nardojeanine @wesleyrheede @kesha_naidoo @china_man_k1_stance @irshaadmc @dave.fatrat by @fro.sanaa
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a year ago
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A Village of Mothers is a celebration of the women who don’t just raise their own children, but carry an entire community.🤍 We grow up in the care of many women. Our grandmothers, aunts, sisters, cousins and neighbours who show up in countless ways, often without expecting anything in return. With this film, I wanted to turn the camera towards these women. This is my way of acknowledging them, appreciating them and celebrating the role they play in raising all of us. A Village of Mothers, Thank you.💐 Client @infacarekid Brand Manager [Infacare] Jaco de Wet Brand Manager [Allula] Yaksha Sewpersad Agency @lepub_worldwide Creative Director @phinyas Creative Group Head @derekstevenpoole Art Director @jan.van.biljon Copywriter @hamiltonzed Account Director @siphokazitee Business Unit Director @nicole.vanstrijp Managing Director @greg.pfuhl Agency Producers @publicisgroupe @publicisgroupeafrica Head of Production @tsakane_mogale Integrated Producer @mslillym Production @sanaafilms Director @fro.sanaa Executive Producer @dumisanimvumvu Line Producer @blvckxpanda DP @joshlevi.za 1st AD @tathobs_tv AD Intern @awonkelucas Cast Coordinator Nambita Ntsaluba Production Assistant Mpho Mothabisa Focus Puller @ranhash Loader @kg_macheru DIT/VT Ludwig Bezuidenhout VT Assist Andiso Ndebele Narration Thembi Nyandeni by @fro.sanaa
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3 months ago
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An intimate window into @thandiswamazwai ’s inspiration and the deeper meaning behind Sankofa. A bird casting its gaze back into our history to shape the present. 🤍 Watch the full documentary on @spotifyafrica. Bra Hugh said, “She is the leader of the past which is now the future.” Sankofa. Artist @thandiswamazwai 🌸 Artist Team @a.noqi @nomisupasta Spotify Content Marketing Manager, Africa @summer_softie Artist and Label Partnership Manager @jodietabisher Production Director @fro.sanaa Producer @dumisanimvumvu Unit / Production tshidisomakhemeng Crew DOP @motheomodagurudp Focus Puller @jokolwandisa Cam Assist @galaletsang_galane Live Show DOP @martybleazard DIT @tumelokgongwana Gaffer @primo_ngwenya Grips @skerrosiza Make Up @nthatomashishi Make Up @mka_beauty_studio Wardrobe @beezybraidsza_ Wardrobe @lindychuck Wardrobe Assist @namhlathiwani Post Production @tessafordpost @tarryn_reddy @nickythegoodone @nic_apostoli @audiophilepost @davrinhatesyou Cast @lindombonani @lelo_xash @nenoo_faith @lungelwa888 @nahlathiwani @mvelo.ukuthula @_bilaldadj by @fro.sanaa
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2 years ago
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One song can live a thousand lives. It becomes part of our memories, our celebrations, our love, our homes. A reminder of where we come from. Aw’Phelelwa is a film about the music that never ends. The songs that stay with us, finding new meaning in every person, every moment, every generation. Izingoma ezikukhumbuza ukuthi uphumaphi zigcwele kuSpotify. 🎶 CLIENT SPOTIFY @spotifyafrica Head of Marketing @starkachisa Consumer Marketing Manager @sinesipho Artist & Label Partnerships Manager @jodietabs Artist & Label Partnerships Lead @warrenbokwe AGENCY MACHINE Group Executive Creative Director @papa_action Creative Group Head @mantwa_toka Creative Group Head @thobeofheart Group Account Direction @sindy_mazibuko Intern Art Director @lefasgallery Integrated Content Producer @mslillym Head of Production @tsakane_mogale PRODUCTION HOUSE @sanaafilms Director @fro.sanaa Producer @dumisanimvumvu Production Coordinator @makhemengcalvinurban Cast Coordinator Fikile Mbatha Production Assistant Mpho Mothabisa 1st AD @westley.filmmaker 2nd AD Hugo Nkosi Research @moniqueprinsloo_art @_serena.jpg CAMERA TEAM DOP @fabianvettigerdop Focus Puller Juan White Loader @le.sego_ Camera Technician @marcoking0 DIT/VT @grant.mov SOCIAL TEAM Director @gorgeousbushman 2nd Unit DOP @jasonhaji 2nd Unit Loader @jp_turvey BTS @andy_creationssa Voice Over @hamiltondhlamini ART & WARDROBE TEAM Art Director @artdirectormargaux Props Master @ndiksndi Standby @werner.snyman Set Builder Manny Knight SFX @xtreme_sfx Wardrobe Stylist @koamatlala Wardrobe Assistant @siyababa_ Wardrobe Assistant @ayandamacirha Make Up & Hair @khumohlatshwayo_ Make Up Assistant Zoliswa Gulwa Make Up Assistant Zanele Ndaba Hair Assistant Sizwesiyanda Jiya SOUND Sound @lekholoseapose POST PRODUCTION Offline Editor @superfortyfour1331 Grade @nic_apostoli Audio Final Mix @tigerfightmusic Online @greylingcharmaine @strangelove @darian_dawood @zaheer.rendered CAST @feza_langa @limitnala Anelisa Masuku Paulina Gilber Linathi Mkami Viwe Makhalima Siphelele Thungu Tshego Malepe Phiwayinkosi Gumede by @fro.sanaa
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a month ago
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What a privilege to be tired from work you once begged the universe for. What a privilege to feel overwhelmed by growth you used to dream about. What a privilege to be challenged by a life you created on purpose. What a privilege to outgrow things you used to settle for.🩵 by @fro.sanaa
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a year ago
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I’m so honoured to be amongst the finalists for the inaugural @loerieawards Young Director Award. ❤️ Congratulations to everyone nominated. What a beautiful group of young filmmakers to be amongst. by @fro.sanaa
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17 days ago
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Bra Gingi paints his mother’s house with “THIS HOUSE IS NOT FOR SALE,” while I capture life happening around him. In Pimville Zone 3, Soweto. In 1929, the growing African population in Johannesburg led the council to relocate them to what is now known as Soweto, initiating a process of segregation. The apartheid regime introduced Matchbox houses, or “ama-4ROOM,” to address housing needs, but these often resulted in overcrowded living conditions. Over time, conflicts arose within families over property rights, particularly when the original owners passed away, with some families even fighting for their grandmothers’ houses. Despite these challenges, families found innovative ways to adapt. The “2 room & Garage” concept became a solution for many, allowing them to house additional family members without disputes. What’s inspiring is how some families turned this into an opportunity for economic development. They started renting out backrooms and even added retail components like amaKota, salons, spaza shops, and mechanic garages. Now, there are thriving establishments across Soweto and other townships that have turned a challenging situation into a source of livelihood. It’s remarkable to see how people have transformed an idea meant to complicate their lives into something beneficial. This image is entitled - Section 25, From my new photo series. An Edition of 10. (100cm x 100cm) - Shot on film with my Mamiya C220. taken in Pimville Soweto by @fro.sanaa
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2 years ago
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What a privilege to learn about the history of South African football through numbers. I had the honour of speaking to Bra Jomo Sono about the lineage of numbers. Before names on jerseys, there was the weight of a digit you had to live up to. A number meant everything, commentators would build nicknames around your jersey number. There’s a strong culture of retiring jersey numbers in honour of the greats, and that often sparks an uproar because some believe the legacy of the jersey should carry on, while others feel the talent and dedication must match those who came before. You’re looking at my research and shooting process for what was then the Mainstay Cup, now the Nedbank Cup. Coming soon. @sanaafilms by @fro.sanaa
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8 months ago
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Do you remember iBanana Kaar? As a kid growing up in the township, there was always a van that would drive through eKasi collecting empty bottles for recycling purposes. We would collect bottles throughout the week and wait for the Banana Kaar to come and collect them in exchange for snacks, not knowing that this was also a way to encourage us to keep the streets clean. Sometimes we would get into trouble for stealing bottles at home, only to get a scoop of amaKipkip, maBhujwa, ama Brown Dash, maZenke and umGashulo. 🤲🏾❤️ by @fro.sanaa
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4 months ago
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Don’t forget to overthink the best case scenario too. 🤍 by @fro.sanaa
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6 months ago
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