Good day Gabriel,

 

I hope you are well. DGSA is proud to announce their first-ever Annual Creatives Awards. These awards will finally give local filmmakers their moment in the spotlight and the recognition they deserve. The submissions have been open since 25 March 2025 and will close 31 July 2025. Everyone in the directing space - film, television, or commercial production is welcome to enter. The awards will take place Saturday, 29 November 2025.

 

Please see the below press release for more information and if you’d like to speak to Andile Sinqoto, DGSA Executive Committee Member, we can arrange.

 

Looking forward to hearing from you.

 

 

The DGSA launches Annual Creatives Awards to spotlight local visionaries

Lights, camera, legacy: submissions open until 31 July 2025

 

Johannesburg, South Africa – 10 April 2025: For too long, directors have been the unsung architects of South Africa’s most iconic stories. Now it is time to celebrate the visionaries behind the camera. This year, the Director’s Guild of South Africa (DGSA) has launched the first Annual DGSA Creatives Awards, which will finally give local filmmakers their moment in the spotlight and the recognition they deserve.

 

Submissions are open to directors working in film, television, or commercial production to showcase their talents to the world. Because the awards are by directors for directors, they are not just another industry back-patting session, they’re about celebrating the people who shape South African film and television culture.

 

A chance to change lives:

“Directors are the backbone of this industry, but they don’t always get the credit they deserve. The DGSA Awards aim to change that and in doing so put local talent on the international map,” says Andile Sinqoto, DGSA Executive Committee Member.

 

More than just a trophy

For DGSA, this is about more than awards. It’s about pushing the industry forward. Unlike other awards, the DGSA Creatives Awards are created by directors, ensuring that the categories, judging criteria and recognition truly reflect the realities and achievements of those behind the camera.

“We are creating a space where talent is actively uplifted and respected. It's time to celebrate the vision, hard work and the future of a group of people who have contributed so much to South African history,” says Sinqoto.

 

The categories span across feature films, series, commercials and digital content, making sure every type of storytelling genius gets a shot. Plus, with South African directors making waves internationally, this is the perfect moment to put local talent work on the map:

 

• Submissions opened: 25 March 2025
• Final entry deadline: 31 July 2025
• Nominees announced: 30 September 2025
• Awards open day: 28 November 2025
• Awards ceremony: 29 November 2025

DGSA, founded in 2024, is a membership-driven non-profit dedicated to advancing the craft of directing and advocating for the rights of directors. With a rapidly growing membership base of industry professionals, the organisation works to elevate directors’ economic standing, provide mentorship and training and foster international collaborations. The DGSA Awards further this mission by spotlighting excellence in directing and offering a platform to celebrate the industry’s finest talent.

 

For the full list of categories, entry criteria, and fees, head to https://www.dgosa.org.za/annual-dgsa-creatives-awards/.

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