DSTV - Choose Joy
Choices, choices. As the festive season approaches, we’re steadily faced with more and more. What presents to get for who, where to go away (if we’re that lucky!), where to celebrate, what to put on the menu … it’s not easy.
And we know that choosing the right director for your commercial, one with the passion and talent to really bring your idea to life and thoroughly engage your target market, is even harder. So being chosen by agency Think Creative Africa to direct their client DSTV’s 45” Festive Season commercial was, in a word, a joy for JT, Spitfire’s youngest Director.
As was shooting it, with a cast of 14, 7 different set ups and one very full day to feel every moment. An opportunity to work fast, work clever and work sensitively to unwrap the joy of every performance. And being a Music Producer as well as a Director, an opportunity for JT to also create the backing music for both the TV and radio commercials.
CREDITS
CLIENT: DSTV
Marketing Director : Dudu Zwane
Brand Specialist : Ofentse Phatshoane
AGENCY: THINK CREATIVE SA
Executive Creative Director: Thibedi Meso
Creative Director : Ilze Sobiech|Group Account Director : Kealeboga Jonathan |TV Producer : Pakiso Albertus
PRODUCTION COMPANY: SPITFIRE FILMS
Director: JT Moatshe|Executive Producer: Liesl Lategan|Producer: Yoli Mes|1st AD: Luntu Makanda|Casting Director: Mandy @ Casting Initiative|DOP: Gavin Pincus|Focus Puller: Dean Hibbert |Loader: Nathan Schoof|Key Grip/Safety: Riaan Hanekom|BB Grip: Shannon v Aswegen|Gaffer: Jean du Plessis|BB Lights: Lusekwane Dlamini|Spark: Xolani Mncwango|Spark: Koena Josias|Spark: Njabulo Khumalo|VT: PK Khawula Streaming: Henry Gozzo|DIT: Lee Ryan
Art Director: Charlie Henderson|Props Master: Jacques Jordaan|Art Driver: Calvin Makhemeng|Wardrobe: Izzy De Vasconcelos|Make Up: Tshego Ramorwesi
Child Minder: Alungile Mdiya|Unit Manager: Ali Dhlamini|Unit Assistant: Edward Strella|Medic: Neo Makola|PA: Rob Mpophoma|Thuso Security|Catering & Craft: Imbiza Catering
Fogging: Lawrence Joffe|Offline Editor: Glary Leshilo|Colourist: Michele Wilson|Sound Design: Nathi Music Composer: JT|VFX Online: Michael Langer
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“Where there’s a screen, there’s an opportunity.” When Spitfire Films was established a decade ago by Executive Producer Liesl Karpinski and Director AK, this was a statement of intent designed to disrupt the existing production model. And Spitfire has been doing it successfully ever since. South Africa’s first 360º content production company, Spitfire has collaborated closely with the industry’s top advertising agencies and clients to create some of the country’s most effective – and engaging – content.
From TV and cinema commercials, and hugely successful interactive digital campaigns (KFC “Shakin”), to activations for Fox Crime, Insta stories for Mumm Champagne, and SA’s first interactive horror film with Facebook Live for DSTV, Spitfire has created outstanding work for every kind of content. And built a reputation for fast turnaround times, excellent value, and high creative standards. Standards embraced by our grassroots talent who are in the process of becoming Spitfire shareholders.
But it’s the work itself that speaks the loudest to Spitfire’s intent. And talent. Please take a look.
