Join us as we chat with an eclectic, award-winning young creative, Amy Gajjar, who sees design as more than just meeting targets – it's about crafting stories that resonate for generations. Our guest, a packaging designer at Woolworths, has a sharp eye for aesthetics and a passion for concept creation, with work featured in leading digital publications like The Dieline and the World Photography Organisation. Discover how she consistently pushes boundaries and forges her own in path in the South African creative industry. Host/s: Sizwe Taele Guest/s: Amy Gajjar Film & Audio Production: Sihle James & Johnny Fassler Animator: Nico Jardim Producers: Sizwe Taele, Pyda Nyariri & Kate Hilson @stellenboschacademy @adoredbyamy (photography) @sznofthewvtch (design)

Join us for a fascinating conversation with renowned film professor and dramaturg, Sylvie Page. A Canadian-born filmmaker now teaching in Germany, Sylvie shares her journey from art history to film production, revealing why she’s dedicated her career to understanding the emotional structure of stories. In this episode, Sylvie challenges the traditional "classic structure" of filmmaking - exposition, turning points, climax, and resolution—arguing that it often leads to superficial results. Instead, she reveals her groundbreaking research and practical approach to writing stories that resonate on a deeper level. Tune in to learn how focusing on the interplay of positive and negative emotions can unlock a more authentic and impactful narrative, transforming the way you think about storytelling. Host/s: Sizwe Taele Guest/s: Dr. Sylvie Page Film & Audio Production: Sihle James & Johnny Fassler Animator: Nico Jardim Producers: Sizwe Taele, Pyda Nyariri, Jordyn Dreyer & Kate Hilson @stellenboschacademy linkedin.com/in/sylvie-pagé-62588530

Francois Van Coke teamed up with Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography students for an animated music video for his personal track, "DSK." Following a successful project for Jack Parow, Van Coke enlisted the multimedia design students to animate the song, which delves into his childhood and past. Head of Multimedia Design, Wessie van der Westhuizen, spearheaded the collaboration. Van Coke guided the students, emphasising animation that matched the mood of the song. Ilandré Viljoen's surprising zombie-themed video was chosen as the winner. Her unique take interpreted "DSK" as a story of rebellion, cleverly integrating medical metaphors and even fitting a bar fight into a zombie-slaying scene! Ilandré worked for weeks on the project and was thrilled her video was selected. Host/s: Sizwe Taele Guest/s: Francois Van Coke and Ilandré Viljoen Film & Audio Production: Sihle James & Johnny Fassler Animator: Nico Jardim Producers: Sizwe Taele, Pyda Nyariri & Kate Hilson Links: @stellenboschacademy @francoisvancoke