https://www.olafilms.tv/insta daily 0.75 2019-03-14 https://www.olafilms.tv/international-service daily 0.75 2024-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/af497ef7-9243-4c89-8830-2179e8691a49/OLA+PORTRAITS__1591.jpg International Service (backup) - Executive Producer Brian Critchfield heads up our Production Services division. Contact him on +27 82 322 3159‬ or on info@olafilms.tv https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1fc0185e-726c-44f5-8ca7-e9725dba991e/Ola+Portraits+2020+137.jpg International Service (backup) - International Executive Producer Olivia Leitch. After many years of working internationally as a commercial producer, Olivia decided it was time to head back to the motherland. No sooner had she set up shop at Ola!Films, than the phone started ringing with calls from former clients, bereft of that special Olivia magic. So for a series of happy international clients who keep coming back, Olivia has wrangled penguins, repurposed shipping vessels, magicked helicopters and generally done exactly what she and Ola!Films do best - make love out of nothing at all. Ola International Ltd 29 Brynmaer Rd London SW114EN United Kingdom E: murray@ola-international.com T: +44 7759 285206 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/af497ef7-9243-4c89-8830-2179e8691a49/OLA+PORTRAITS__1591.jpg International Service (backup) - Executive Producer Brian Critchfield heads up our Production Services division. Contact him on +27 82 322 3159‬ or on info@olafilms.tv https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1fc0185e-726c-44f5-8ca7-e9725dba991e/Ola+Portraits+2020+137.jpg International Service (backup) - International Executive Producer Olivia Leitch. After many years of working internationally as a commercial producer, Olivia decided it was time to head back to the motherland. No sooner had she set up shop at Ola!Films, than the phone started ringing with calls from former clients, bereft of that special Olivia magic. So for a series of happy international clients who keep coming back, Olivia has wrangled penguins, repurposed shipping vessels, magicked helicopters and generally done exactly what she and Ola!Films do best - make love out of nothing at all. Ola International Ltd 29 Brynmaer Rd London SW114EN United Kingdom E: murray@ola-international.com T: +44 7759 285206 https://www.olafilms.tv/amy-allais daily 0.75 2024-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1540816469037-5CRAX2VP3ABPF46M3C4D/Ola-Films-Amy1.gif Amy Allais - Amy Allais – Ola! Loves to stylise her content. Often irreverent. But precise. Always precise. Amy's vast experience, from epic choreographed dance spots, to comedy performance and an inadvertent focus on kids and babies, has taken her across the world and has contributed immensely to the diverse scope of work created by Ola to date. She is sought-after globally. Her love of design and fashion mean that she always grabs the opportunity to stylise her work - she's driven by precision, with a healthy dose of irreverence thrown in https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1540816469037-5CRAX2VP3ABPF46M3C4D/Ola-Films-Amy1.gif Amy Allais - Amy Allais – Ola! Loves to stylise her content. Often irreverent. But precise. Always precise. Amy's vast experience, from epic choreographed dance spots, to comedy performance and an inadvertent focus on kids and babies, has taken her across the world and has contributed immensely to the diverse scope of work created by Ola to date. She is sought-after globally. Her love of design and fashion mean that she always grabs the opportunity to stylise her work - she's driven by precision, with a healthy dose of irreverence thrown in https://www.olafilms.tv/contact-us daily 0.75 2024-10-29 https://www.olafilms.tv/house-reel daily 0.75 2022-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/f90c3660-8bdd-42a1-904f-9014ce454a3f/OLA+directors+oct+22+copy.jpg House Reel - Amy Allais Amy's vast experience, from epic choreographed dance spots, to comedy performance and an inadvertent focus on kids and babies, has taken her across the world and has contributed immensely to the diverse scope of work created by Ola to date. She is sought-after globally, from her most recent shoot for Mixa (L’oreal) in Paris, to several Johnson's campaigns, one of which was shot in Manila for the whole Asia-Pacific Region, and one filmed in Cape Town and used across 48 countries in the EMEA market. From Dubai to Lebanon, Amy works anywhere. While Amy started full-time commercial directing in 2005, BIGGEST CURSE in 2017 was her debut music video that screened internationally, won Best Music Video at the inaugural Ciclope Africa, and was a finalist at the Berlin Music Video Awards. She is very excited about exploring different platforms and media. Her love of design and fashion mean that she always grabs the opportunity to stylise her work - she's driven by precision, with a healthy dose of irreverence thrown in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/f90c3660-8bdd-42a1-904f-9014ce454a3f/OLA+directors+oct+22+copy.jpg House Reel - Amy Allais Amy's vast experience, from epic choreographed dance spots, to comedy performance and an inadvertent focus on kids and babies, has taken her across the world and has contributed immensely to the diverse scope of work created by Ola to date. She is sought-after globally, from her most recent shoot for Mixa (L’oreal) in Paris, to several Johnson's campaigns, one of which was shot in Manila for the whole Asia-Pacific Region, and one filmed in Cape Town and used across 48 countries in the EMEA market. From Dubai to Lebanon, Amy works anywhere. While Amy started full-time commercial directing in 2005, BIGGEST CURSE in 2017 was her debut music video that screened internationally, won Best Music Video at the inaugural Ciclope Africa, and was a finalist at the Berlin Music Video Awards. She is very excited about exploring different platforms and media. Her love of design and fashion mean that she always grabs the opportunity to stylise her work - she's driven by precision, with a healthy dose of irreverence thrown in. https://www.olafilms.tv/chris-saunders daily 0.75 2024-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1540716060149-5J58V61PS9OJCLHFE9AR/Chris-2-up.gif Chris Saunders - Chris Saunders – Ola! Zeitgeist cool, fashion edgy, connected, influential and sought after. Chris Saunders is a South African photographer and filmmaker based in Paris. He started out in fashion, editorial and commercial photography before venturing into documentary projects that illuminate Africa’s sub cultures through his optimistic, vivid lens. Chris has contributed and been commissioned by numerous well known global publications over the years and continues to enjoy collaborations with some of the world's leading agencies, records labels, musicians and brands. What unifies much of Chris’ output is its empowering exploration of social diversity in contemporary culture with a strong focus on expression through performance and dance in his projects. He prides himself on building stories highlighting individuality, and on the incredible teams of people he collaborates with to create his projects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/6a5fed67-cc5c-4642-b321-4a73a26cc7fd/Screenshot+2023-03-02+at+09.48.19.png Chris Saunders - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1716987296757-DQN5ERAEE43XATFT1GXY/Chris+Saunders+-+OLA+SELECTION+-+001.jpg Chris Saunders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1716987297202-J198R4X548GCAY5CP8CP/Chris+Saunders+-+OLA+SELECTION+-+002.jpg Chris Saunders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1716987298467-R7DSJIAIUYULHLG6QCQX/Chris+Saunders+-+OLA+SELECTION+-+003.jpg Chris Saunders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1716987299046-DKS6C1QLCAFE6HOME55M/Chris+Saunders+-+OLA+SELECTION+-+004.jpg Chris Saunders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1716987300009-DXUIALJYM5BK5LNIO4X0/Chris+Saunders+-+OLA+SELECTION+-+005.jpg Chris Saunders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1716987301200-U422BHWF31JLYZHN7TXQ/Chris+Saunders+-+OLA+SELECTION+-+006.jpg Chris Saunders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1716987301717-HG9M9SD9OA6W738DDCLU/Chris+Saunders+-+OLA+SELECTION+-+007.jpg Chris Saunders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1716987303345-HWHQU886QZL9Z4LJBUP6/Chris+Saunders+-+OLA+SELECTION+-+008.jpg Chris Saunders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1716987303519-6O2BEJCYE5O1EN8C0RT9/Chris+Saunders+-+OLA+SELECTION+-+009.jpg Chris Saunders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1716987304748-8BOKB15YVXYTTUNOSKAI/Chris+Saunders+-+OLA+SELECTION+-+010.jpg Chris Saunders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1716987305423-OVB1BUT0XZRFPWE57ACG/Chris+Saunders+-+OLA+SELECTION+-+011.jpg Chris Saunders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1716987305963-V2FL24RUU5NUACV3SXSC/Chris+Saunders+-+OLA+SELECTION+-+012.jpg Chris Saunders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1716987306865-SLJB2C4PDEOAFRZW6FI4/Chris+Saunders+-+OLA+SELECTION+-+013.jpg Chris Saunders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1716987307666-4UIBGD9VDQJKR81ZKPXB/Chris+Saunders+-+OLA+SELECTION+-+014.jpg Chris Saunders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1716987308783-1R4LUDQUJS8UIPC5767L/Chris+Saunders+-+OLA+SELECTION+-+015.jpg Chris Saunders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1716987309191-Z628BO4FD3WGGGLX4TMY/Chris+Saunders+-+OLA+SELECTION+-+016.jpg Chris Saunders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1716987310823-MCVL60VI2O98FKE9LBWM/Chris+Saunders+-+OLA+SELECTION+-+017.jpg Chris Saunders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1716987310906-4EYED4WHXG2BDLFFBS1T/Chris+Saunders+-+OLA+SELECTION+-+018.jpg Chris Saunders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/6a5fed67-cc5c-4642-b321-4a73a26cc7fd/Screenshot+2023-03-02+at+09.48.19.png Chris Saunders - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1540716060149-5J58V61PS9OJCLHFE9AR/Chris-2-up.gif Chris Saunders - Chris Saunders – Ola! Zeitgeist cool, fashion edgy, connected, influential and sought after. Chris Saunders is a South African photographer and filmmaker based in Paris. He started out in fashion, editorial and commercial photography before venturing into documentary projects that illuminate Africa’s sub cultures through his optimistic, vivid lens. Chris has contributed and been commissioned by numerous well known global publications over the years and continues to enjoy collaborations with some of the world's leading agencies, records labels, musicians and brands. What unifies much of Chris’ output is its empowering exploration of social diversity in contemporary culture with a strong focus on expression through performance and dance in his projects. He prides himself on building stories highlighting individuality, and on the incredible teams of people he collaborates with to create his projects. https://www.olafilms.tv/meja-shoba daily 0.75 2024-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1540716546298-8JWZU8LZPUF5P9OUYFES/Meja-2-up.gif Meja Shoba - Meja Shoba – Ola! Crafter of cultural expression, Black Experience storyteller, sculpts extraordinary moments from relatable experiences. Driven by storytelling that gets to the heart of cultural nuance, Meja is enthralled by the beauty of the Black experience and grounded narrative worlds. She’s a director of versatility: small budget, big budget, short film, or documentary— Meja is up for the challenge, and brings the flavor of her colourful South African-American background to her work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1540716546298-8JWZU8LZPUF5P9OUYFES/Meja-2-up.gif Meja Shoba - Meja Shoba – Ola! Crafter of cultural expression, Black Experience storyteller, sculpts extraordinary moments from relatable experiences. Driven by storytelling that gets to the heart of cultural nuance, Meja is enthralled by the beauty of the Black experience and grounded narrative worlds. She’s a director of versatility: small budget, big budget, short film, or documentary— Meja is up for the challenge, and brings the flavor of her colourful South African-American background to her work. https://www.olafilms.tv/new-page daily 0.75 2022-05-16 https://www.olafilms.tv/cassandra-nunan daily 0.75 2024-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1622636294516-47UO5E01ZGT79CLRZCWD/OLA+PORTRAITS__0497.jpg Cassandra Nunan - Cassandra Nunan – Ola! Performance-focused, versatile, dedicated. From uninvited singing on stage at the age of four in her father’s band, to filming lo-fi, home-made movies during her teenage years, to studying a BA Drama degree at the university of Pretoria, Cassandra Nunan always knew that she was not meant for a career behind a desk. Cassandra has a knack for coaxing natural performances from her cast. She is driven by abstract storytelling, dance, and of course conspiracy theories. Since joining Ola Films in 2016, she has worked directly under the likes of Amy Allais, Chris Saunders and Mfundo Mkhize who have all mentored her and helped her broaden and develop her skill set. Her #AllForMasks campaign was a finalist for The Loeries Awards 2020 and came third in integrated campaigns for Creative Circle 2021. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1622636294516-47UO5E01ZGT79CLRZCWD/OLA+PORTRAITS__0497.jpg Cassandra Nunan - Cassandra Nunan – Ola! Performance-focused, versatile, dedicated. From uninvited singing on stage at the age of four in her father’s band, to filming lo-fi, home-made movies during her teenage years, to studying a BA Drama degree at the university of Pretoria, Cassandra Nunan always knew that she was not meant for a career behind a desk. Cassandra has a knack for coaxing natural performances from her cast. She is driven by abstract storytelling, dance, and of course conspiracy theories. Since joining Ola Films in 2016, she has worked directly under the likes of Amy Allais, Chris Saunders and Mfundo Mkhize who have all mentored her and helped her broaden and develop her skill set. Her #AllForMasks campaign was a finalist for The Loeries Awards 2020 and came third in integrated campaigns for Creative Circle 2021. https://www.olafilms.tv/cassandra-nunan-1 daily 0.75 2021-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1622636294516-47UO5E01ZGT79CLRZCWD/OLA+PORTRAITS__0497.jpg testy westy - Cassandra Nunan – Ola! Performance-focused, versatile, dedicated. From uninvited singing on stage at the age of four in her father’s band, to filming lo-fi, home-made movies during her teenage years, to studying a BA Drama degree at the university of Pretoria, Cassandra Nunan always knew that she was not meant for a career behind a desk. Cassandra has a knack for coaxing natural performances from her cast. She is driven by abstract storytelling, dance, and of course conspiracy theories. Since joining Ola Films in 2016, she has worked directly under the likes of Amy Allais, Chris Saunders and Mfundo Mkhize who have all mentored her and helped her broaden and develop her skill set. Her #AllForMasks campaign was a finalist for The Loeries Awards 2020 and came third in integrated campaigns for Creative Circle 2021. https://www.olafilms.tv/ndumiso-sibanda daily 0.75 2024-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/bdb670c5-e6e4-4144-b2a8-120b7bb51901/2.jpg Ndumiso Sibanda - Ndumiso Sibanda – an ever-curious performance director who believes in magic. Ndumiso Sibanda began his directing career at the helm of a few of South Africa’s most loved tv shows before moving into the world of branded storytelling. Known for his humour and “under the carpet perspective”, Ndumiso shoots a range of styles with a focus on character and journey. Self described as "a director who shoots when no one’s looking”. His work is driven by rich, real characters who are often yearning to be heard in documentary or cinema. Being both a photographer and a filmmaker, his direction captures a unique perspective giving the audience insight through camera language and shot selection. Looking at each project with its own eyes, he tells the story with the best craft for each script culminating in a unique journey each time. He has shot projects in over 50 countries worldwide, and continues to develop his craft with dojo etiquette. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/bdb670c5-e6e4-4144-b2a8-120b7bb51901/2.jpg Ndumiso Sibanda - Ndumiso Sibanda – an ever-curious performance director who believes in magic. Ndumiso Sibanda began his directing career at the helm of a few of South Africa’s most loved tv shows before moving into the world of branded storytelling. Known for his humour and “under the carpet perspective”, Ndumiso shoots a range of styles with a focus on character and journey. Self described as "a director who shoots when no one’s looking”. His work is driven by rich, real characters who are often yearning to be heard in documentary or cinema. Being both a photographer and a filmmaker, his direction captures a unique perspective giving the audience insight through camera language and shot selection. Looking at each project with its own eyes, he tells the story with the best craft for each script culminating in a unique journey each time. He has shot projects in over 50 countries worldwide, and continues to develop his craft with dojo etiquette. https://www.olafilms.tv/international daily 0.75 2023-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1540647003064-DKB2LJAHOREEAXWLE708/Olivia_39B1852.gif International - Executive Producer Olivia Leitch heads up our Production Services division. After many years of working internationally as a commercial producer, Olivia decided it was time to head back to the motherland. No sooner had she set up shop at Ola!Films, than the phone started ringing with calls from former clients, bereft of that special Olivia magic. So for a series of happy international clients who keep coming back, Olivia has wrangled penguins, repurposed shipping vessels, magicked helicopters and generally done exactly what she and Ola!Films do best - make love out of nothing at all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/1540504396509-FK5UIMKPF108KPWBS4FP/Original+Swimming+Party+-+Biggest+Curse..png International https://www.olafilms.tv/daniel-morcos daily 0.75 2024-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/01259179-9aa5-4e18-83ae-ede631fa3c42/Daniel+Morcos+-+Jump+-+Profile.jpg Daniel Morcos - A global citizen with a twinkle in his eye and a fire in his soul - Daniel is drawn to timeless human themes, presenting his visuals with a touch of old-school, nostalgic sensibility, alongside a contrasted contemporary style. Think lo-fi, in hi-def. Daniel’s passion for crafting stories found expression at an early stage. Growing up between the Mediterranean, Middle East, America and Africa meant exposure to a rich culture of cinematic heritage and an inevitable fascination with movies. After graduating from film schools in both America and South Africa (earning himself numerous accolades along the way) Daniel spent over a decade honing his craft as an editor all over the world. It wasn’t long before his meticulous passion in postproduction along with his great love for music found inevitable expression through music videos, a dynamic genre which continues to captivate Daniel’s directorial vision. Alongside his progression as a narrative storyteller his fascination with movement on camera developed into a signature stylistic trifecta: music, motion, meaning. Today, Daniel’s extensive background in editing as well as his sensitive approach to visual storytelling lends a unique angle to his directorial style. An introvert who loves people, he is driven to seek the extraordinary in the ordinary - to capture the essence of humanity in emotionally arresting, unexpected ways. In practice, his desire to tell small stories in a big way has led to a diverse body of work, reflecting transcendent themes of culture, contrast and essential humanity through the dynamic and endlessly promising lens of contemporary image-making. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/01259179-9aa5-4e18-83ae-ede631fa3c42/Daniel+Morcos+-+Jump+-+Profile.jpg Daniel Morcos - A global citizen with a twinkle in his eye and a fire in his soul - Daniel is drawn to timeless human themes, presenting his visuals with a touch of old-school, nostalgic sensibility, alongside a contrasted contemporary style. Think lo-fi, in hi-def. Daniel’s passion for crafting stories found expression at an early stage. Growing up between the Mediterranean, Middle East, America and Africa meant exposure to a rich culture of cinematic heritage and an inevitable fascination with movies. After graduating from film schools in both America and South Africa (earning himself numerous accolades along the way) Daniel spent over a decade honing his craft as an editor all over the world. It wasn’t long before his meticulous passion in postproduction along with his great love for music found inevitable expression through music videos, a dynamic genre which continues to captivate Daniel’s directorial vision. Alongside his progression as a narrative storyteller his fascination with movement on camera developed into a signature stylistic trifecta: music, motion, meaning. Today, Daniel’s extensive background in editing as well as his sensitive approach to visual storytelling lends a unique angle to his directorial style. An introvert who loves people, he is driven to seek the extraordinary in the ordinary - to capture the essence of humanity in emotionally arresting, unexpected ways. In practice, his desire to tell small stories in a big way has led to a diverse body of work, reflecting transcendent themes of culture, contrast and essential humanity through the dynamic and endlessly promising lens of contemporary image-making. https://www.olafilms.tv/directors daily 0.75 2024-10-31 https://www.olafilms.tv/international-service-1 daily 1.0 2024-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/af497ef7-9243-4c89-8830-2179e8691a49/OLA+PORTRAITS__1591.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/d03a0fc6-28b9-417b-bbf4-a3f49d5872a7/Ola+Portraits+2020+137.jpg https://www.olafilms.tv/about-1 daily 0.75 2024-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bd22511797f74627c5caed4/e8976530-6b5d-49eb-879e-0b66d088c6e0/wallpaper+framegrabs.jpeg About (Copy) - Welcome to Ola! Films. Home to a robust roster of highly experienced directors and producers with distinct yet complementary strengths and passions, we create compelling content for every platform from traditional TVCs and documentaries to digital content, music videos and stills campaigns. Based in Johannesburg and Cape Town, and currently spreading our tentacles across Europe, Ola! Films offers a stable of hot young talent perfectly positioned to provide the fresh content today's market demands.