Things are Getting Massïf on South Africa’s Production Scene

Aside from the stellar talent involved in Massïf – Dean Blumberg has long been one of the world’s superstar commercial directors and Marc Sidelsky is a Rumpelstiltskin for spinning comedy gold...

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Meet The Shortlisters: "Remarkable Life"

Our next shortlisted entry is "Remarkable Life" by Johannesburg's Bain & Bunkell for Citadel Wealth Management, which was shortlisted in the Film category.

Consol - The Best Things Come In Glass in 10 most loved ads in South Africa

But a select group of companies are managing to nail it with television ads that are fresh and brilliantly executed, and - crucially - evoke a strong positive response from viewers...

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ONE SHOW SHORTLIST - CITADEL REMARKABLE LIFE

Bain & Bunkell, Johannesburg, is the only South African agency to make The One Show shortlist for this period, with two entries making the cut: Remarkable Life for Citadel Wealth Management in Film...

Ad of the Week: Citadel shows how to invest in life

I’ve always believed that success in life is not dependent on mere financial success but getting the balance between work, family, play and self-development right...

Massif Launches

Massif is a creatively geared commercial film production company specialising in producing beautifully crafted commercials and online branded content. Our directors have accolades from the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, The Clios, D&AD, The London International Awards, New York Festival Awards, and The Loerie Awards...

Ad of the Week: The quest for inner peace continues

The quest for ‘inner peace’ has been part of Chicken Licken’s messaging for a while: previous iterations featured a cubicle escapee getting lost in the snowy wastes of the Himalayas, and a kung fu disciple finally besting his master...

Ad of the Week: LUCOZADE

The campaign has been expanded to other media, but the agency has stayed true to the founding positioning of these ads and it works a charm...

4 STars at DAVID REviews

This touching ad for South African brand Consol seems at first an unusual way to advertise glassware - children running around with breakable objects isn't ...

CREATIVE CIRCLE AD OF THE MONTH

Lunch Bar ‘Mo’ for O & M JHB has been placed second in the Creative Circle Ad of the Month in the Television, Video & Cinema Category

THE GUNN REPORT SHOWREEL 2015

Dean Blumberg’s work for Student Flights with TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris JHB is the only South African film director’s work to secure a spot in the the highly acclaimed The Gunn Report Annual 2015...

HARD WOK LIFE: YOU’LL NEVER GUESS HOW IT ENDS

Dean Blumberg and Marc Sidelsky direct this off-beat Web Series in collaboration with agency PublicisMachine, about a wok. Yes, a wok… And he is on a journey of self-discovery...

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SHOTS DAY IN THE LIFE FEATURE

Dean is the first South African director to be included in the new 2016 shots ‘A Day in the Life of’ feature...

AD OF THE WEEK FOR IEC ‘HANDS’

In the time leading up to elections, Dean Blumberg and Publicis Machine release an ad for the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). The campaign carries a powerful message and captivating imagery, reminding citizens of what they are capable of.

AFDA DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVER

AFDA Alumni, Dean Blumberg, immediately established himself as one of the new voices of South African Film. Even before completing his 4th year honours degree Dean completed three short films...

so heartwarming

Consol Glass recently released their new advert on DSTV. It is such a heartwarming story and people all over South Africa are feeling moved by it...

New Chicken Licken Epic Journey To Inner Peace

Joe Public United paired up with Director Dean Blumberg to create this visually engaging and humorous commercial filmed both locally and internationally all the way from Cairo to Jozi.

Dean Blumberg directs the new Nando's 'Wing Wing' commercial

Truth or dare? Find out in the new Nando's commercial, directed by Dean Blumberg for M&C Saatchi Abel...

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IEC COMMERCIAL ‘HANDS’ DIRECTED BY DEAN BLUMBERG

New IEC Commercial, directed by bouffant’s Dean Blumberg for Publicis Machine...

Dean Blumberg ranked 11th in director category 2015

The Best Ads on TV Rankings of Global Creative Advertising were released on Friday 27 November....

BOUFFANT GOES GOLD AT 2015 LOERIES

bouffant are thrilled to announce that Lucozade has won a Gold Loerie award for their ‘Give Me Strength’ Campaign in the TV Craft category for Writing...

Bouffant shows their heart with style and humour

Bouffant director Dean Blumberg has directed a TV commercial for Pink Link which is an organisation that is focused on educating and empowering women with breast cancer.

Dean Blumberg selected for directors showcase in New York

Commercials Director Dean Blumberg of Bouffant was recently one of a handful of directors from around the world selected to showcase their work at the Boards Summit in New York...

Dean Blumberg of Bouffant selected on Shots New Directors Showcase 2007

Dean Blumberg's streak of wins has not ended in 2007, having recently been chosen for the Shots New Directors Showcase...

Creative Circle's prestigious film ad of the year announced!

Dean Blumberg of Bouffant has been awarded the Creative Circle's 2007 film ad of the year, for his spot called “Ubuntu”...

Dean Blumberg of Bouffant directs “It starts with you” for IMC SA

Presented with a real opportunity to demonstrate his versatility, Dean's keen sense of detail and filmmaking ability was perfectly suited to directing this emotive piece....

Bouffant's Dean Blumberg directs Loeries Grand Prix Winner

Bouffant's Dean Blumberg directed Nando's 'The Last Dictator Standing' for Black River FC which has won a Grand Prix at the Loeries...

Dean Blumberg wins with Santam commercials at 2013 Midas Awards

The 2013 Midas Awards in New York, which awards the best financial advertising from around the world, was a huge success for agency King James and their Santam campaign...

Dean Blumberg - The Gunn Report Showreel 2015

Dean Blumberg's work for Student Flights with TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris JHB is the only South African film director's work to secure a spot in the the highly acclaimed The Gunn Report Annual 2015...

Wimpy inspires South Africans to reconnect

Wimpy, one of the country's favourite casual dining family restaurants, is inspiring South Africans who never have enough time, to make the time for the ones that they love...

SHOTS: Hypnotic Results for Santam

Look into my eyes, not around my eyes... Dean Blumberg talks us through this hynotic campaign for Santam...

Dean Blumberg Joins TWC

Director Dean Blumberg has come aboard TWC Films, Los Angeles for exclusive representation in the U.S...

Bouffant recognised at One Show for Drive Alive

Bouffant is thrilled to announce that Dean Blumberg's Drive Alive campaign has been recognised at the One Show Awards...

"A bunch of Orchids" for Dean Blumberg

Dean Blumberg of Bouffant has been a busy boy as his latest collaboration with Black River FC for First For Women has recently picked up not one but a “bunch of Orchids” for its entertainment, humour and impact...

Bouffant wins Ad of the Year for the third time

Bouffant has won Creative Circle's Ad of the Year for the third time in its four years of being in business...

Nando's "The Last Dictator Standing" directed by Dean Blumberg is a One Show finalist

Nando's "The Last Dictator Standing" commercial directed by Dean Blumberg...

Dean Blumberg of Bouffant directs two Cannes Lions winners

Bouffant would like to congratulate Dean Blumberg who directed Santam "Sir Sneaky" for King James, which won a Bronze Cannes Lion in the television category...

William Shatner and Dial Direct boldly go where no other insurance company has gone before

There's a new Dial Direct ad campaign in town that's currently shifting the positioning of the insurance brand from Yada Yada towards that of a one-touch solution that is 'simple smart'...

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Last Dictator Standing

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Sterkinekor: Intersection

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Lucozade: Performance art

How to direct a dictator

Creating empathy for a man such as Robert Mugabe is no easy feat. But that was the task put to Dean Blumberg of Bouffant by agency Black River FC and client Nando’s...

New Directing Voices in South African Cinema

Although 1994 saw the birth of democracy in South Africa our film industry is much older; in fact, our great documentary film tradition dates back to 1896 and the Anglo Boer War...

KFC 'says it with chicken' in latest spots for its new Bacon + Cheese Burger via Ogilvy Sydney

Ogilvy Sydney's latest instalment to the KFC"say it with chicken" campaign launched this week with the 30sec TVC running for four weeks...

Sir Ben Kingsley does double take in new Santam ad

Santam had television viewers doing a double take recently when it launched its new television advertising campaign.

KFC celebrate the ‘Home Cricket Ground’ in cricket sponsorship spot

KFC Australia is rolling out its 2014/15 cricket sponsorship campaign with a TV ad celebrating the “Home Cricket Ground”, the place where Australians love to watch the sport...

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Modern Life Struggles Become Ridiculously Heroic in Lucozade's Latest Ads

Lucozade's latest campaign from South Africa shows how the energy drink can sustain you through some of the stressful, but ridiculous scenarios of modern life -- and help you emerge a hero...

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Cheeky Nando's Christmas advert is a tearjerking story of friendship between a chicken and a turkey

Nando's has thrown it's hat in the ring for the best Christmas advert this year with a tale of friendship between a chicken and a turkey...