AVA are a boutique digital agency who strive to connect brands to their fans through film, animation, motion graphics & designs. Here are a few favourite recent projects and behind-the-scenes perspectives on their work and values.
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Koeksuster Fashion Film
Sisterhood and solidarity: An Ode to High School and Coming of Age South African feminist sleepwear and intimates brand, Koeksuster, recently shot its biggest campaign yet, a fashion film directed by Thea Small. The project explores the theme of sisterhood and solidarity and the creative team consider it an ode to […]
Keys Open Doors documentary explores hip hop’s role in defining personal identity
Former HYPE Magazine editor, Fred Kayembe, explores hip hop’s role in an increasingly post-nationalist world in his latest documentary, Keys Open Doors.
Footnotes in the City – A documentary by Mook Lion and Samora Chapman
In their latest documentary, Mook Lion and Samora Chapman explore the struggling street art and graffiti scenes in Durban.
20th Encounters Documentary Festival promises stellar line up
Kicking off this week, the 20th Encounters South African International Documentary Festival aims to draw thousands of film buffs to local cinemas.
Q&A: Director Lebogang Rasethaba on the power of social media and a #
We chat with director Lebogang Rasethaba on the essence of time, learning from his 2016 film ‘The People Vs. The Rainbow Nation’ and new work.
Aya – SA’s new psychological thriller tackles filmic norms and social issues
Directed by Khalid El-Jelailati, Aya is a micro-budget psychological thriller breaking all the rules.
‘Land and Identity’ – The doccie on the legacy of apartheid spatial planning
Directed by Okuhle Dyosopu, the documentary looks at gentrification and the legacy of spacial planning in Cape Town.
Queer Universities in a time of reordering
Accra-based writer moshood reflects on filmic intervention in the longstanding erasure and dehumanisation of the LGBTQ+ community.
Sam the Hedgehog: The animated SA film teaching us about autism
‘Sam the Hedgehog’ is upcoming short film by Joburg animation studio, and is aimed at educating children and adults about people living with autism.
New short film ‘Cotton Candy’ explores fashion and friendship
Directed by Alex Andipatin, the film follows three friends as they explore Cape Town and contemplate bright colours and used clothing.
On moving forward – A conversation with Inxeba breakout star Niza jay
Having recently relocated to the US, actor Niza Jay chats to us about life after The Wound.
One for the Bingers: Sponono Fierce and Nadine Kutu Share Their Favourite Shows
If binge watching series is your thing, here are a few new shows on Showmax that you simply can’t afford to miss.
Nommer 37 – Nosipho Dumisa’s directorial debut goes international
We talk to Nosipho Dumisa, the South African film and TV director who rcently made her directorial debut at SXSW.
‘Skin Diver’ – A new film starring Tony Gum and Demi vd Westhuizen
Skin Diver is an upcoming short film by emerging Cape Town director Katya Abedian.
