Comedy Central - Let Me Fill Your Holes
Spitfire’s Katlego Baaitse takes Comedy Central very seriously. No kidding.
Hola, heita, howzit – it’s Heritage Month, and there’s no country on earth that mixes it up quite like South Africa does. And no Director that likes mixing up people, comedy, performance and storytelling quite like Spitfire’s Katlego Baaitse.
Invited by Comedy Central to work with great comedic talents such as Mashabela, Peach van Pletzen and Schalk Bezuidenhout, and with cameos from musicians like Mpumi, Donald , Kurt Darren and Leah, Katlego created a series of tongue-in-cheek music videos celebrating South Africa’s resilience, diversity and, most importantly, our unique brand of humour. Demonstrating once again Katlego’s natural affinity for comedy and his ability to coax outstanding performances from his cast.
Spitfire can create outstanding performances for your work too. Contact us now to find out how to get your (creative) hole filled. Seriously.
CREDITS
Client: Comedy Central/ Viacom @comedycentralaf
Carla Bekker @carlaspacewolf
Belinda Belseck @bels.whistles
Blessing Kgapola @blessingkgapola
Agency: 8909 @8909digital
Production House: Spitfire Films
Production Team
Director: Katlego Baaitse @misterkai.tv
1st Assistant Director: Tim Dempsey @tim_dempsey14
Executive Producer: Liesl Lategan @lieslacefire
Producer: Devlin Clayton @devlinclayton
Production Manager: Rele Thianye @relebohile_thianye
Crew
DOP: Adam Vinkour @adamvinokur
Focus Puller: Brendan Wassermann
Gaffer: Modwell Mncube
Best Boy Lights: Artwell Dube
Spark: Wiseman Themba Mchunu
Grips: Bafana Lange
Best Boy Grips: As per Bafana
DIT: Katlego Mogano
Art Director & Wardrobe: Mica Mchechnie @micapaprika
Art & Wardrobe Assistant: As per Mica
Makeup: Diva Cadach @diva_cadach
Medic: Darryn van den Berg
3 x Production Assistants: As per Carla
BTS& Digital: CC in House
Post Production
Editor: Nick Gishen
Grade: Michelle
Cast
Schalk Bezuidenhout @schalkiebez
Peach @peachvanpletzen
Kurt Darren @kurtdarren
Leah @leahmusieksa
Donald @donaldindenial
“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.
