Durban, South Africa
1 review$700 - $1400 / Day
Request a demoPanga Films is a husband-and-wife documentary team based in South Africa, with a focus on cinematic, character-driven storytelling across Africa and beyond. With over two decades of experience, we've produced more than 150 stories for CNN, including Inside Africa, Call to Earth, Marketplace Africa, Africa Avant-Garde, and African Voices. Our work spans conservation, innovation, culture, and identity captured with visual depth, journalistic integrity, and emotional honesty. We operate as a nimble, two-person crew, but scale up when needed with trusted collaborators across the continent. Whether embedded in remote communities or producing branded content for global campaigns, we bring a calm, solutions-driven approach and a deep respect for people and place. Our mobile production setup including drones, field audio, and high-speed delivery allows us to work independently and efficiently, even in off-grid environments. We tell real stories with heart, craft, and purpose.
Produced for RSI
A 30s TVC produced for Rock Solid Industries, featuring the versatile actor and all-round funny guy, Aaron McIlroy. Shot on location in Hillcrest, within a 4-hour weather window, our biggest challenge, on what turned out to be a very slick shoot, was preventing the red-haired McIlroy from getting sunburnt. The TVC was broadcast locally, and has attracted a massive viewership on-lin
Produced for Bitter Suite
One man’s mindfulness in the pursuit of truth and the perfect wave, detailing his approach to environment, passion and surfing. Filmed on location in beautiful Kwa-Zulu Natal and in the bustling city of Durban, Sea Change, is a coming of age web video production, shot by a small Like Giants crew, on a limited budget.
Produced for Park West Gallery
Wildlife artist Andrew Bone lives by a motto: "Don't paint it unless you've studied it, been chased by it, or done something to save it." Take a glimpse of his remarkable life in our latest video
Produced by Panga Films in collaboration with Crypto.com and UFC, Born Brave is a bold visual metaphor for the champion spirit of Dricus du Plessis. Shot deep in the African bushveld, this branded content piece brought together grit, vision, and world-class talent on both sides of the globe. We where involved from the ground up collaborating on the initial creative, leading pre-production, managing full production on the ground, and delivering a massive 8K footage package via fiber the next day.
Produced for Careebox
Careebox recruit, train & place youth in paid jobs... A sustainable solution to unemployment in africa!
Panga Films is a husband-and-wife documentary team rooted in Africa, creating cinematic, character-driven stories for global broadcasters, brands, and NGOs. With over 150 stories produced for CNN — including Inside Africa, Call to Earth, and African Voices — we bring two decades of experience, deep regional knowledge, and a self-sufficient, mobile setup. From remote communities to global campaigns, we film with empathy, precision, and a passion for stories that matter.
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