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12/06/2026

More demand. More pressure. More hands needed.

SA Youth connects businesses to the people they need, fast. And when Network BBDO needed someone to bring that story to life, we did the same.

Because just like SA Youth delivers the right workforce at the right time, Ying-Poi De Lacy delivers the right vision, every time.

Got a shoot that needs serious hands on deck? Get in touch.

10/06/2026

𝐒𝐀 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 – 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐘𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐏𝐨𝐢.✨

When business is booming and you need a workforce, you want them good and fast. And when you need a great Director to shoot a series of commercials telling people where to find them, you need Spitfire’s Ying-Poi.

SA Youth is an online portal connecting young entry-level work seekers with businesses that need them — quickly. And for their new ad campaign, Network BBDO wanted a Director with a fresh eye, loads of passion and craft, and a razor-sharp sense of timing. Ying-Poi met the job requirements perfectly.

So perfectly, in fact, that she not only shot the campaign across four locations with eight leads and countless extras over two action-packed days, she also did it while eight months pregnant. Now that’s multitasking. Just imagine what she could do for your board.

We’ve got more from this campaign coming your way. Stay tuned!

Call Spitfire today and let’s chat about a job you have that needs some serious talent. We think you’ll find Ying-Poi the perfect candidate.

CREDITS

Director: Ying-Poi De Lacy /
Executive Producer: Liesl Lategan-Kyriakou /
Producer: Bale M /
Producer: Brennan Lewis /
Production Manager: Relebohile Thianye /
Cast Coordinator: Malee Ntsooa /
Production Intern: Noa Lessing /
1st AD: Cameryn Clarke /
DOP: Adam Vinokur /
Focus Puller: Brendan Wasserman /
Loader: Jarryd Yeoman /
DIT: Chris Tilley /
VT Assistant: Shadrack Magena
Sound: Ruan de Wilzin
Photographer: Jono Wood /
Digital Assistant: Dick Smith /
Lighting Assistant: Thulani Kubeka /
Key Grip: Gerrit van Zyl /
Best Boy Grip: Siza Khawula /
Assistant Grip: Gontse Mofokeng
Key Gaffer: Jean du Plessis /
Best Boy Lights: Sekwane Dlamini /
Spark: Sibusiso Ngubeni /
Spark: Sabelo Nkosi /
Wardrobe Stylist: Izolina de Vasconcelos
Wardrobe Assistant: Sesethu Mabu
Hair & Makeup Artist: Mamosa Mabooe / .maboee
Hair & Makeup Assistant: Sthabile Khumalo /
Art Director: Gerhard van Zyl
Props Master: Norma Wildenboer /
Art Assistant: Ennia Poretti
Art Driver: Vusi Moremi
Art Driver Assistant: Elias Nkgodi
Art Casual: Linda Bomella
Medic: Neo Maponya /
Unit Manager: Peter Lovers Monene
Unit Assistant: Sewele Justice Monene
Security x6: B-Force Security

Cast
Mpho Gumede /
Mohammed Gerage
Craig Wainwright /
Nqobile Dube
Martha Mokhatshelwa/
Simpiwe Monkanyezi
Euniki – Barbara: Extras Agent
Fox Star – Lisa: Extras Agent /
33 & Me – Roy: Extras Agent /

Post production
Offline Editor: Gareth James /
Colourist: Jarryd Duthoit /
Online & VFX: Bradley Glossop
Final Mix: Nathi Luthango /

08/06/2026

Death Becomes Her – Katlego captures all the drama for Metropolitan ✨
As Gogo says, you can’t choose how you came into this world. But you can choose Metropolitan.

While planning for your passing may not be top of everyone’s fun list, that doesn’t make it any less important. So why make it a drama?

But that’s precisely what Metropolitan’s agency, Lobengula, did. And when you’re looking for drama of the most watchable, engaging and hilariously classy kind, look no further than Spitfire Director Katlego Baaitse. Covering Metropolitan’s long-term insurance products — from retirement annuities to funeral cover — Katlego’s latest work explores how Gogo Vivian is prepared for any eventuality, no matter what her sceptical, cynical or just plain clueless family thinks.

This is storytelling at an epic level, and right up Katlego’s street. Spectacular characters, flawless performances and super stylish setups turn last rites into a journey you can’t wait to take.

Succession much? Let’s put some drama into your idea. Call Spitfire today and we’ll get Katlego working on a lasting legacy for you too.

CREDITS
Client: Metropolitan /
Group Chief Marketing Officer: Nontokoza Madonsela
Chief Marketing Officer: Lindiwe Gumede
Head of Brand Marketing: Charmaine Mhlongo
Graphic Designer: Trilla Thula
Head of Integrated Communications: Obakeng Nyakong
Marketing Intern: Luyanda Ndaba

Agency: Lobengula Advertising /
Managing Director: Brenda Khumalo /
ECD: TK Khumalo
Creative Director: Stephanie Rous /
Creative Director: Kamo Nche /
BUD: Success Mathebula
Creative Group Head: Eric Mdluli /
Writer: Umar Makhubu /
Copywriter: Monox Litheko /
Producer: Yolanda Hlakula
Account Director: Zama Maphango /

Production Company: Spitfire Films
Director: Katlego Baaitse / .tv
Executive Producer: Liesl Lategan-Kyriakou /
Producer: Bale M /
Production Manager: Relebohile Thianye /
Cast Coordinator: Malee Ntsooa /
Casting Director: Mandy Sewell
Production Assistant: Mbali Zulu /
1st AD: Thobelani Faku /
DOP: Josh Levi / .za
Focus Puller: Evelyn Makgata /
Loader: Siya “Mangoes” Ndlovu /
DIT: Chris Tilley /
VT Assistant: Shadrack Magena
Sound: Tony Honeybun
Photographer: Jono Wood /
Digital Assistant: Zwele Buthelezi
Digital Assistant: Dick Smith /
Lighting Assistant: Andile Tshaba / .tshaba
Key Grip: PJ Steyl /
Best Boy Grip: Mnqobi Mthethwa /
Assistant Grip: Gontse Mofokeng
Key Gaffer: Dallas Ncala
Best Boy Lights: Samkelo Mavundla
Spark: Caswell Lesitsi / ._lighting
Spark: Luvo Ngqisha /
Genny Op: Joe Matlou
Wardrobe Stylist: Neo Serati /
Wardrobe Assistant: Nthabiseng Molebedi /
Art Director: Wayne Smith /
Props Master: Jasmine Snaith /
Props Master: Tiaan Enslin /
Art Assistant: Trevor Enslin /
Art Assistant: Pedre Lamprecht /
Art Driver: Nhlanhla Siwundla
Art Driver Assistant: Happy Pooe /
Hair & Makeup Artist: Tumi Sefotlheho /
Hair & Makeup Assistant: Lelo Mokobodi
Medic: Neo Maponya /
Childminder: Kutlwano Moathlodi /
Unit Manager: Peter Lovers Monene
Unit Assistant: Sewele Justice Monene
Security x6: B-Force Security

Cast
Gogo Vivian: Baby Sebolai
Nathi: Panashe Sibanda /
Malume Vusi: Bongani Madondo /
Sindi: Thembisile Mnisi /
Luyanda: Amanda Kaburise /
Twins: Manase Ratshikuni & Mutheo Ratshikuni
Choir: Satao The Musical /

Postproduction House: Aces Up Postproduction /
Offline Editor: Ryan Norwood-Young /
Colourist: Nic Apostoli /
Online & VFX: Michael Langer / and Bradley Glossop /
Final Mix: Nathi Luthango /
Post Producer: Ed van Blerk /

06/06/2026

Before smartphones took over, there was a far cooler way to light up your favourite song…✨

Fortunately, BIC has been saving the moment since well before smartphones were even a twinkle in Steve Jobs’ eye. In this piece for BIC, Spitfire Co-Founder and Director AK captures this small but iconic concert ritual with his trademark touch.

Beautifully lit, nostalgic, and instantly relatable, it proves that while technology may evolve, a dependable spark is timeless.

Need a bright idea beautifully executed? brings the flame.

04/06/2026

When BIC needed someone to capture a family bonfire in all its glowing glory, they called on a director who knows a thing or two about lighting things beautifully.🔥

Spitfire Co-Founder and Director AK was the perfect match. With his signature cinematic touch, the piece is a reminder that when the moment matters, there’s one lighter brand you can count on to get things going.

Looking to spark something memorable? AK’s already got a light.

Cast
Grandparent: Alan Leesam
Dad: Abel
Mom: Taryn Sharman /
Kid: Kingsley Sharman
Kid: India Sharman

02/06/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 – 𝐁𝐈𝐂 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐊.✨

It’s a name you know, you love, and can always rely on. In a world of cheap throwaways, BIC is the disposable with quality staying power. The lighter’s lighter that always comes through for you and always sparks a celebration — whether it’s a braai, a bonfire or a big night out. And when this igniter of good times needed a hot new campaign, they needed a Director with that special spark.

Spitfire Co-Founder and Director AK is the one BIC’s agency, Retroviral, called on. A series of three commercials so evocative no VO is required, the work hones in on beautifully relatable and visceral moments where, when all else fails — or when the universe just needs to work as it should — there’s one name you can rely on. AK’s beautifully lit, unrushed and gently compelling storytelling says all it needs to with a tastefully powerful message. And finds its fire.

Need to find your fire? Contact Spitfire today and we’ll fire up AK’s brilliance for you.

CREDITS
Director: AK /
Executive Producer: Liesl Lategan-Kyriakou /
Producer: Brennan Lewis /
Producer: Amo Mbutuma /
Coordinator: Tristan Robson
Cast Coordinator: Malee Ntsooa /
1st AD: Jacob Motsamai /
Child Minder: Alungile Mdiya
PA: Matty Wylie
PA: Neo Dlukulu
DOP: Josh Levi / .za
Focus Puller: Bheki Ntshangase /
Camera Assistant: Zinathi Zee Maqwazima
B-Cam Assist: JT /
Stills Photographer: Warren Van Rensberg /
Key Grip: Bafana Langa /
BB Grip: Bongani Sibeko /
Grip: George Mza
Grip: Hlubi Walaza /
Gaffer: Jean du Plessis /
BB Spark: Sekwane Dlamini /
Spark: Sibusiso Ngubeni /
Spark: Sabelo Nkosi /
DIT: Jabulile Faku /
VTO: Chris Tilley /
Art Director: Wayne Smith /
Art: Tiaan Enslin /
Art: Trevor Enslin /
Art: Pedre Lamprecht /
H&MU: Tumi Sefotlhelo /
Wardrobe Stylist: Izolina De Vasconcelos /
Unit Manager: Steve Watchorn
Unit Assist: Tshepo Stuurman /
Medic: Earnest Mogorisi

Cast
Chef: Matthew Barnes /

Postproduction
Offline Editor: Jade Bowyer /
Grade: Jarryd Duthoit /
Final Mix: A-Nathi-Sound /

27/05/2026

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20/05/2026

We’ve been revisiting some past work and got to share a little BTS from this one.

We flew to the Amazon to film a surfer riding the Pororoca, a never-ending wave, for Investec. 🌊

Like AK said, once in a career. Life-changing stuff.

Got questions? Drop them in the comments, we’d love to share more.

07/05/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 – 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧.✨

There are times when negotiation is the best course. And there are times when you just have to put your foot down. It’s an insight that Liberty’s ad agency, TBWA, cleverly leveraged to create their new commercial. It’s also one they applied when choosing the right director to help bring it to life. A decision almost as critical as securing your child’s future success.

When quality direction is non-negotiable, Spitfire’s Bongani Morgan is your man. Bongani took TBWA’s simple, powerful idea and embellished it beautifully — with respect, restraint and an unwavering commitment to the agency’s vision. With his trademark attention to detail, authentic performances and vivid visuals, Bongani makes the case for a smart future that everyone can relate to.

Want to secure your idea’s future success? Give us a call today. Bongani will be only too happy to share his learnings with you too.

CREDITS
Client: Liberty
Robert Tsoka /
Kutlwano Duma

Agency
TBWA
Copywriter: Peter Maluleke /
Creative Director: Lauren Meyer
Art Director: Rose-Mary Mabasa
Business Unit Director: Cretienne Uys /
Account Manager: Iman Sydow /
Producer: Kim Hunt /

Production Company
Spitfire Films
Director: Bongani Morgan /
Executive Producer: Liesl Lategan-Kyriakou /
Producer: Bale M /
Production Manager: Relebohile Thianye /
Cast Coordinator: Malee Ntsooa /
Production Intern: Noa Lessing
1st AD: McDonald “Rasta” Mpholo
DOP: Jono Kyriakou /
Focus Puller: Miche Britz /
DIT | VT: Ryan Sheppard / .mxf
Key Grip: PJ Steyl /
Best Boy Grip: Siza Khawula /
Unit: Banda
Key Gaffer: Dallas Ncala
Best Boy Lights: Samkelo Mavundla
Spark: Luvo Ngqisha /
Wardrobe Stylist: Izolina de Vasconcelos /
Hair & Makeup Artist: Conny Letsebe /
Hair & Makeup Assistant: Sthabile Khumalo /
Props Master: Jasmine Snaith /
Props Standby: Pedre Lampercht /
Art Assistant: Trevor Enslin /
Art Casual: Happy Pooe /
Medic: Richard Langa
Childminder: Netalie Smith
Unit Manager: Siphiwe Banda /
Unit Assistant: Zakhele Ndlovu
Security x2: B-Force Security

Cast
Negotiating Mom: Robyn Hofmeyer
Negotiating Child: Malakye Whiteman /
Tantrum Dad: Nick Koka
Tantrum Child: Mayine Gushman
Judgemental Shopper: Ingred Sehwabe
Not My Business Shopper: Hermione Reddy /

Postproduction House
Aces Up Postproduction
Editor: Ryan Norwood Young /
Grade: Jaryd
Online: Michael “Dr Roto” Langer /
Final Mix: A-Nathi-Sound /

23/04/2026

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SA producer selected for 2026 See It Be It programme. Cannes festival offers mentorship masterclasses and global networking opportunities.