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AFDA was founded in 1994 by Garth Holmes, Bata Passchier and Deon Opperman. From its early beginnings of 6 students, a rented VCR and broken TV it has become one of the leading institutions of its kind in the world today. AFDA has over 1200 students, over 100 full-time staff and fully equipped campus and facilities. It has produced some of the top film-makers and actors in South Africa today and has made a significant contribution to developing a sustainable local entertainment industry. The overall goal of AFDA is to develop an institution that meaningfully contributes to South African nation building and rewards all stakeholders by providing a stimulating and globally integrated tertiary learning experience, that empowers graduates with recognised professional skills levels, creating a pool of highly talented alumni that will contribute to growing an economically viable South African entertainment industry.  
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AFDA (the South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance) was founded in 1994 by [[Garth Holmes]], [[Bata Passchier]] and [[Deon Opperman]]. From its early beginnings of 6 students, a rented VCR and broken TV it has become one of the leading institutions of its kind in the world today. AFDA has over 1200 students, over 100 full-time staff and fully equipped campus and facilities, with branches in Cape Town, Johannesburg and . Ity has had an enormous impact on fil making in South Africa over the past 20 years.
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It holds an annual Film and TV Showcase (see further http://afdafestival.com/ )
 
It holds an annual Film and TV Showcase (see further http://afdafestival.com/ )

Revision as of 15:11, 14 November 2013

AFDA (the South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance) was founded in 1994 by Garth Holmes, Bata Passchier and Deon Opperman. From its early beginnings of 6 students, a rented VCR and broken TV it has become one of the leading institutions of its kind in the world today. AFDA has over 1200 students, over 100 full-time staff and fully equipped campus and facilities, with branches in Cape Town, Johannesburg and . Ity has had an enormous impact on fil making in South Africa over the past 20 years.


It holds an annual Film and TV Showcase (see further http://afdafestival.com/ )


Sources

AFDA presents annual Film and TV Showcase - 23/11/2013 - Artslink.co.za News[news1113@artslink.co.za]

AFDA website[1]

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