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trainees on 500+ productions
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MICTSETA graduates
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SAFTA nominations | 3 wins
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ITFFA Gold Award
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licences via FILMGRO

Where Industry Meets Opportunity

Established in 2006, SA FILM Academy is a MICT SETA-accredited, Non-Profit Company (NPC), providing in-service/on-the-job training, skills development, employment generation and career path development in the film & digital Media industries.

VISION

Driving Skills, Empowerment & Career Development! SA FILM Academy is committed to inclusive, sustainable film & digital media industries.

MISSION

To partner with key industry stakeholders and the public sector, to support local and international productions and production companies by providing paid, mentored, in-service training and structured skills development, across all phases of production.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

To foster diverse, skilled, transformed, and globally competitive film and digital media industries by offering practical, mentored, hands-on training and skills development opportunities that connect learning directly with employment opportunities and career path development.

CORE VALUES

Committed to Hands-on Skills Development.

Promoting Empowerment, Inclusivity and Transformation.

 Supporting Entrepreneurial Development and Career Readiness.

 Fostering Environmental Sustainability.

 Ensuring Accountability, Fair and Ethical Governance.

APPLY TO JOIN NOW

Jumpstart your career in the film industry with hands on experiential training and mentorship. The SAFA programme is open to South African youth (18 – 34).

CAREER PATHS

The Film industry offers a wealth of career path choices. Everything from perfomance, camera, sound, make-up, production. If you would like to be a part of this dynamic and exciting industry why not take a look at the career paths available to you.

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