Newsletter
- March 2025
LATEST NEWS by Jennis Williamson
Hi all,
As we step into March, we have so much to celebrate and look forward to!
It’s Our Sweet 16! 🎉
March marks our Sweet 16th birthday at Talent-Etc™!
We are incredibly grateful for 16 years of love, support, and growth. A heart-felt thank you to our artists, clients, friends, and family for being part of this journey and celebrating this milestone with us!
A Record-Breaking Year!
February 2025 marked the end of our best financial year since opening in 2009! This incredible achievement wouldn’t have been possible without our talented artists, dedicated staff, and loyal supporters. Thank you for being part of our journey—we’re excited for even greater milestones ahead!
New Financial Year, New Possibilities
With a fresh financial year ahead, we’re embracing new opportunities, big-ger projects, and more growth for our artists. Stay tuned for exciting collabo-rations, industry partnerships, and innovative initiatives designed to elevate talent to new heights.
Upcoming Cape Town Workshops
We’re thrilled to announce exclusive workshops in Cape Town in March! Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, network with industry profes-sionals, or explore new creative avenues, these sessions are designed to inspire and empower.
Exciting News from Our Kids Division!
Our Kids Division is expanding with even more opportunities for young tal-ent to shine! We believe in nurturing the next generation of stars, and we can’t wait to see them thrive in upcoming projects. Parents and young art-ists—stay tuned for casting calls, special events, and the introduction of our new KIDS-ETC™ agent & team.
Here’s to another year of success, creativity, and growth!
Love and Light
Jennis
CREW-ETC by TANIA DE VILLIERS & FRANKIE OPPERMAN
Hello Crew-ETC family!
March has arrived, bringing exciting opportunities and milestones. Here’s what’s been happening at Crew-ETC, and a glimpse of what’s to come:
February was filled with rewarding challenges and successes. A huge thank you to every-one who gave their all on set — you’re what makes Crew-ETC truly exceptional!
If you’ve recently wrapped up a project, we’d love to hear your highlights. Share your stories with us for a chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.
And don’t forget — if you need to crew up for your next production, we’ve got an amazing team ready to support you!
Our Services Include:
- Certified Intimacy Coordinators through Safe Sets
- Fight Choreography & Stunt Coordination
- Production and Post-Production support
- On-Set Dialogue Coaching
- On-Set Child Minding & Tutoring
- Transcribing & Translation Services
Whatever your production needs, we’re here to help make your next project a success.
Wellness Tip: Stay Grounded
Long days on set can take a toll—remember to take breaks, hydrate, and lean on your support system. Your health is your greatest asset!
To every member of the Crew-ETC family, thank you for your dedication and passion. Let’s make March another unforgettable month!
Until next time,
Tania
CAPE TOWN-ETC by Thulani Ndzotyana
Exciting Updates from Our Cape Town Visit: Growing Talent and New Opportunities!
Cape Town season is always a time to remember, and our recent visit was no exception! We made sure to stay at the forefront of all the exciting things happening in the Mother City while continuing to nurture our talent base.
During this trip, we had the incredible opportunity to see how our actors are not just growing but truly cementing their place in the international scene. It’s amazing to witness their evolution, and we couldn’t be more excited about what the future holds for them.
But that’s not all! We’re also expanding our horizons, and we’re currently on the lookout for fresh faces for our Kids Division. If you know of any talented kids under the age of 16, now is the perfect time to introduce them to us! We’re looking for unique profiles and audition monologues that showcase their potential.
As we continue to grow and shape the next generation of talent, we’re more committed than ever to finding stars who are ready to shine on both the local and international stage.
If you have someone in mind, send their profiles and audition monologues our way — we can’t wait to discover what’s next!
SOCIAL-ETC by Thulani Ndzotyana
Hello, Social ETC Family!
We’re thrilled to step into another year of innovation, creativity, and impactful storytelling! 2025 is already off to a strong start, with exciting campaigns for powerhouse brands like Nivea, DStv, and L’Oréal, alongside inspiring collaborations with smaller, homegrown businesses making waves in their industries.
At Social ETC, we pride ourselves on bringing brands to life through compelling con-tent, strategic engagement, and trend-setting campaigns. This year, we’re commit-ted to pushing boundaries, amplifying voices, and delivering work that not only drives results but also sparks conversations.
Stay tuned as we roll out more groundbreaking projects, and thank you for being part of this ever-growing community! Here’s to a year of bold ideas and unforgetta-ble moments.
#SocialETC #CreativeExcellence #CampaignsThatMatter
VOICE-ETC by Kristy Suttner
The month of love meant those of us who LURVE the booth running from studio to studio using their vocal tools to achieve all kinds of interesting things!
Dubbing, corporate videos, TV spots, video games and educational training manuals – we did it all this month!
Artist of the month is Samantha Peo, who on top of playing the lead in the Addams Family musical in Cape Town, dubbed an entire block of episodes during the day while performing at night. Go Sam go! You can catch Sam as the voice of the lead-ing lady, Constanza, in “100 Days to Fall in Love” on Showmax (which we thought was quite apt for Valentines month!)
We appreciate all the requests for training and accent work, and are putting together a plan for workshops and accent classes for the year. Watch this space!
See ya all next month!
KZN By Fundi Zwane & Justin Nanak
We’re kicking off this month with fantastic news!
A huge congratulations to Alude Mahali for being shortlisted for a TVC casting—your hard work and dedication are paying off, and we’re excited to see where this journey takes you!
We also want to send our best wishes to Thembeka Mnguni, who has been shortlist-ed for a major theatre production. We’re rooting for you every step of the way!
As opportunities continue to roll in, we encourage all artists to invest in additional skills—especially in stunts, combat training, and physical performance. These skills can open doors to exciting roles in action films, TV series, and theatre productions.
Lastly, a gentle reminder to update your headshots and CVs! A fresh look and well-structured resume can make all the difference when casting directors are making their selections.
Keep pushing forward, and let’s make this a season of growth and success!
Love and Light
Fundi & Justin
LIFE-ETCby JC Snooke
Life ETC: A Bold New Chapter of Growth and Adventure
The journey of Life ETC (formerly known as Life in a Bulb Productions) has always been one of creativity, innovation, and storytelling that leaves an impact. Now, as we step into an exciting new phase, we are thrilled to share that some groundbreaking developments are on the horizon—ones that will not only expand our production capabilities but also elevate the Greater Talent ETC brand to unprecedented levels.
We’ve been working behind the scenes to forge new partnerships that will open doors to fresh opportunities, increased accessibility, and creative ventures we once only imagined. These collaborations will allow us to take our content, reach, and production quality to new heights, ensuring that Life ETC remains at the forefront of cutting-edge storytelling and me-dia production.
But this is more than just growth—it’s about evolution. With these new alliances, Life ETC will become an even more adventurous and dynamic brand, one that pushes boundaries, takes bold risks, and brings powerful, untold stories to the forefront. We believe in innova-tion, in creating spaces where talent thrives, and in continuously expanding our vision to offer something truly extraordinary.
While we can’t share all the details just yet, we promise that when everything is in place, it will mark the beginning of something truly special. So stay tuned, because the next chapter of Life ETC is about to unfold—and it’s going to be bigger, bolder, and more exciting than ever before!
Watch this space. The best is yet to come.
THEATREby Katie Groves
March is here, and the industry is buzzing! Briefs are coming in thick and fast, productions are well underway, and our artists are showing up with dedication, professionalism, and heart.
A quick reminder—knowing your strengths (and your limits) is key. If you’ve never trained in ballet, you wouldn’t audition for a ballet company, and the same logic applies to theatre. Being honest with yourself when looking at a brief and your CV is not about limitation; it’s about putting yourself forward for the right opportunities. No one can do everything, but knowing where you shine? That’s where the magic happens.
Featured Artist Sam Peo
This month, we celebrate the phenomenal Sam Peo—a recent Fleur du Cap nom inee, but more importantly, the embodiment of what it means to be a true artist and teammate. Sam is being featured not just for her immense talent but for her unwa-vering generosity of spirit. She has taken fellow artists under her wing, supported them with care, and continuously uplifted those around her.
We are so lucky and proud to represent someone who lives and breathes the core values of this industry—collaboration, gratitude, team spirit, and the joy of rais-ing each other up. Sam, your kindness and humility (paired with that extraordinary talent) inspire us all!
Meanwhile, rehearsals and opening nights are happening at full speed—I am so thrilled for all our artists stepping into exciting new projects!
As always, my (metaphorical) door is open. If you need guidance, clarity, or just a chat, pop me a WhatsApp.
Love and light,
Katie
SAGE WORDS by Sean Munday
Overcoming February Fatigue and Stepping into March with Energy
February can feel like the longest short month of the year. The excitement of the new year has worn off, routines feel repetitive, and motivation starts to dip. But with March comes a shift—a chance to refresh, refocus, and finish the first quarter of the year strong.
As summer gives way to autumn, embrace the change. Set small, realistic goals, shake up your routine, and take advantage of the cooler days to re-energize. Whether it’s refining a work habit, finding time for personal growth, or simply ac-knowledging how far you’ve come since January, March is a reminder that every season brings new opportunities.
Let’s push through and move forward with purpose!
TRAINING HUB by Tiaan Kelderman
Welcome to the start of 2025. Like a river, we are constantly turning and bending and you never know where it’s going to go. Going with the flow and staying on your own path means that you are on the right track. Don’t let anyone deter you from that. Allowing yourself to receive will begins with putting yourself in the right situations as we attempt to achieve our dreams in 2025.
LAST THOUGHT by Pierre Ball
Pursuing your passions makes you more interesting, and interesting people are en-chanting. Constantly questioning your purpose and drive and making sure you take charge and attend as many opportunities offers is the mood for 2025. Looking forward to all the work this year.
