It’s been a tough year for South Africa’s film and television industry. 
Not a collapse but not a recovery either. Productions have slowed, commissioning 
has thinned out, and many freelancers have spent long stretches without work. For 
an industry built on momentum, uncertainty has become the norm. 
At the same time, big global shifts are reshaping the landscape, from changing 
streaming alliances to growing anxiety about artificial intelligence. 
So what does this all mean for local producers, crew, and creatives trying to survive 
and plan beyond 2025? 
Joining us is Alastair Orr, CEO of The Refinery, to help us make sense of a film and 
TV industry in transition.