Giant Films

25/05/2026

Beautiful new work directed by Hana Sho for Akeeda’s ‘Expiry’.

Directed by: Hana Sho
DOP: Pascale Schoeman
Performances by: Erin Simon , Riley Axon .axon, Lara Simon

Grade: Nic Apostoli
Edit: Hana Sho
Original Song: Akeeda .music
Composer & Arrangement: Andre Williams
Composer, Lyricist & Arrangement: Akeedah Keet .music
Composer, Arrangment & Producer: Greg Abrahams .abrahams
Mastering Engineer: Mike Zietsman
Audio Mix: Rosco Lindsay

Special Thanks:
Quiet Life Co
Zootee Studios
Giant Films

21/05/2026

New work from Hana Sho for Akeeda incoming! 🤍

17/05/2026

04/05/2026

The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix has been shortlisted at the 2025 AICP Next Awards in Branded Content & Entertainment.

We’re honoured to be recognised alongside some of the most innovative and boundary pushing global work. The film will be screened during AICP week in New York in May.

Thank you Phillipstown 🧡

30/04/2026

A peak behind the curtain in creating VW, You and Me, celebrating 75 years of VW!

📸: Ogilvy’s Lauren Gericke .gericke

29/04/2026

’75 years of VW, You and Me. A tribute to the iconic ad that made us fall in love with the brand, and the people behind the People’s Car’ - Alex Goldberg, Ogilvy SA

Directed by Karien, and filmed at Volkswagen’s Kariega Plant and featuring VW employees, the new VW ad stands as a tribute to the people who have shaped the brand’s journey and continue to drive it forward today.

Client: VW
Head of Marketing: Bridget Harpur
Brand Manager: Sindiswa Ndeva
Brand Consultant: Thato Lekgetha
Marketing Brand Trainee: Thabiso Ngcobo

Agency: Ogilvy SA
Creative Partner: Alex Goldberg
Art Director: Lauren Gericke .gericke
Copywriter: Gemma Strohbach
Managing Partner: Julian Hendrickse
Group Accounts Director: Mandisa Looana Accounts Director: Katlego Malaka
Head of Integrated Productionr: Cathy Day

Production Company: Giant Films
Director: Karien Cherry
Executive Producer: Emma Lundy, Cindy Gabriel
Producer: Liz Dahl
Line Producer: Amina Thornton
Production Manager: Thandi Steenkamp
Casting Director: Amin Grey

DOP: Polly Morgan
B-Cam Operator: Robo Wilson
Focus Puller: Sarel Eloff
B-Cam Focus Puller: Akihiro Tanaka
1st AD: Andrew Faber
Key Grip: Itumeleng Mdodana
Gaffer: Tobie Smuts

Wardrobe: Nadia Omar
Art Director: Laura McGregor

Editor: Xander Vander
Online: Charmaine Greyling
Grade: Nic Apostoli
Music: Audio Militia
Final Mix: Resonate Audio .audio

22/04/2026

The Philipstown Wirecar Grand Prix continues to make its mark 🏆

We’re incredibly proud to share that the film has been awarded a Bronze at the Clio Awards in Entertainment – Culture & Influence, alongside a Webby Award for Documentary Storytelling. Being recognised by the Clios and the Webbys, for work rooted so deeply in culture and community, means a great deal to us.

Featured here - Rivano Booysen - multiple winner of the Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix.

This project has always been about more than a race. It’s about place, people, and the stories that live within often-overlooked communities. The documentary stands as a reflection of our ongoing commitment to telling culturally grounded stories with care, nuance, and collaboration.

Congratulations to on this well-deserved recognition. Thank you to & , and to the Philipstown community for trusting us with something so special.

08/04/2026

Two Webby Nominations for ‘The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix’ - Best Documentary (Brand) & Best Documentary Storytelling - in recognition of the film’s distinctive narrative voice.

Public voting is open now for the Webby’s Peoples Voice Award! Vote for our film via the link in bio.

Congratulations to and thank you to the amazing team, without whom this work would not be possible 🏆