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What you need to know about becoming an actor in South Africa
If you’re considering a career in film and have always wanted to be an actor, we’ve compiled 8 things you need to know. Acting does not just involve acting in a part and getting paid. There are a lot of things that go into becoming a good actor. Actors need to read...
Creative spaces for creative minds at Atlantic Studios
As a professional artist, filmmaker, or musician, the best part about having a studio to yourself is that you have a personal space to work from that is not your home, apartment, or the local coffee shop. Studio spaces are designed and decorated to facilitate...
Our Kitchen Studio can be innovatively used in various ways
Whether you're interested in creating a new cooking inspired TV series or looking for a unique concept for a product launch, we have the perfect studio just for you. Our amazing kitchen studio is a large flexible space that has played host to many South African...
The importance of studio set design
In many television productions the set design is the most important part of the concept. The overall look of the set usually gives the audience information about the concept. It creates a new world where the show exists and the presenters and actors work. Studio and...
How awards impact the film industry
The film industry is flowing with award ceremonies from every corner of the world. From the Academy Awards (known by many as the Oscars) to The South African Film and Television Awards (dubbed the SAFTA’s). Every year there is much buzz within the film industry for...
An inside look at the film and television makeup industry
SCREEN AFRICA EXCLUSIVE: Makeup artists fulfil one of the most important – and certainly one of the most under-appreciated – roles on any film or television set. These professionals are responsible for distinctively styling our favourite characters; for bringing them...
Practical Tips and Tricks for Shooting Music Videos
Shooting a music video as well as working with a talented artist on set can be an extremely exciting and insightful experience. Overall, this process can also develop your skill set as a filmmaker, push your creativity to the next level and help you grow as a...
An impressive backlot for large scale productions
When choosing a studio to produce a large scale project with a big team, there are many things to take into consideration. Often attention is given to the studio itself but you also need to consider the space needed for your production team to work. Space is needed...
MINKI – the newest talk show to hit South African screens
Award winning TV presenter and model, Minki van der Westhuizen made her debut on her very own talk show last night. The Afrikaans talk show, simply titled, MINKI aired on VIA (DStv Channel 147). The former presenter of Pasella on SABC2 and the Afrikaans, dating...