What do you want to be when you grow up?
For Hloni and the Springbok Women, the answer is, “Kick ass”.
Don’t change who you are. Change the world. It’s this powerful message that FNB’s latest commercial in their new “Bank of #TheChangeables” campaign needed to communicate. And one that all of us at Spitfire identified with immediately due to our longstanding commitment to growing new talent in the industry. The fact that the ad was to feature the Springbok Women’s team made it all the more enticing for Spitfire’s newest Director, Hloni Ntsooa.
Co-directing with Spitfire co-founder AK, and working closely with FNB Agency Grid Worldwide, Hloni focussed on exploding the outdated expectations of what a woman is expected to do or become with powerful imagery of these fearless women taking apart the hackneyed stereotypes of the past.
Ballet? The Springbok Women dance to a different tune. So do Hloni and Spitfire. Give us a call today to find out how we can help change the world with you.
CREDITS
Client: FNB
Mari van Niekerk
Brad Guymer
Amy Sharrock
Sponsorship Management – Asem
Marnus van Huyssteen
Anouschka Swart
Interviewer – Neo Nomadic
Talia Hugo
Agency: Grid Worldwide
Clinton Bridgeford
Mark Haefele
Lauren Sherwitz
Jessica Wilkins
Nokwe Ndwandwe
Jarryd Buchalter
Tefo Sebulele
Barbara Clarke
Production Company: Spitfire Films
Director: AK
Co Director: Hloni Ntsooa
1st Assistant Director: Barry van Niekerk
Executive Producer: Liesl Lategan
Senior Producer: Yolandi Mes
Producer: Bale M
Production Manager: Relebohile Thianye
Production Assistant:Tapiwa Nyamayawo
Production Assistant: Mamello Mbambo
Production Intern: Malcolm Kuchera
DOP: Gavin Pincus
2nd Cam Op: JT Moatshe
Photographer: Liezl Zwarts
Photographer Assistant: Basetsana Maluleke
BTS Videographer: Adam Heyns
Key Gaffer: Henry Blignaut
BB Lights: Lesiba Mashao
Spark: Neo Potsane
Spark: Wandile Dhlamini
Key Grip: Tyler Geldenhuys
BB Grip: Jetro Rekotso
Assistant Grip: Alan Thorpe
DIT/VT: Scott McBeth
Sound: Molatu Mathebula
Art Director: Justin Elgie
Prop Mistress: Jasmine Snaith
Prop Assistant: Hizel Riffel
Prop Assistant: Nkululeko Penya
Driver: Makhetha Mashaba
Driver Assistant: Tebogo Mankge
Wardrobe Stylist: Aldridge Elasto
Makeup: Nomsa Ngoma
Makeup Assistant: Lucinda Martin
On Set Medic: Neo Makola
Unit Manager: Simphiwe Banda
Unita Assistant: Primond Makondo
Genie Operator: Dumisani Nkonwana
Security: Bafana – Thuso Security
Agency Chaperone: Njabulo Khumalo
Talent: Springbok Women Team
Babalwa Latsha
Rumandi Potgeiter
Lindelwa Gwala
Nolusindo Booi
Libbie J.v. Rensburg
Lusanda Dumke
Rumandi Potgieter
Aseza Hele
Nokubonga Siko
Rights Mkhari
Catharina Jacobs
Post Production
Post Producer: Ed van Blerk
Editor: Kelly Barret
Grade: Michele Wilson- Ludus
Audio Mix: Paul @Howard Audio
Online Artist: Dr Rotto
“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.