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ABOUT US
Aloe Lantern Productions is a Durban-based South African film collective established in March 2026.
The company was founded to create a collaborative platform where qualified filmmakers and film graduates can come together within a voluntary capacity to develop professional portfolios, gain practical production experience and maintain industry-relevant technical skills through active participation in film and media projects.
Our collective brings together emerging industry professionals who are passionate about storytelling, visual media and creative collaboration. We aim to bridge the gap between formal film education and professional industry experience through meaningful opportunities. By fostering a supportive and professional environment, we enable creatives to continue developing their skills while contributing to projects that showcase their talents and build industry experience.
We believe that some of the strongest creative work emerges through collaboration.
Aloe Lantern Productions aims to foster a supportive network of filmmakers who can learn from one another, share resources, develop projects together and create opportunities that may not be possible individually.
By building a community of dedicated creatives, we hope to contribute to the growth of independent filmmaking in Durban and throughout South Africa.
Our production activities focus on:
-High-quality short films
-Short documentaries
-Promotional and marketing content
-Creative media collaborations
-Community and organizational storytelling projects
-Portfolio-building film productions
Our projects are designed to balance creative expression with professional production standards, ensuring that participants gain valuable experience while creating content that serves a meaningful purpose.
JOIN THE CREATIVES
ARE YOU A FILMMAKER..?
Become a Core Member
Actively involved in the collective long-term. Volunteer and collaborate on multiple projects, workshops and creative sessions. Take part in shaping the collective's vision and volunteer your time, grow your skills and build your portfolio.
Become a Project Member
Actively involved in the collective on a project - project basis.
Volunteer for a specific project. Contribute to a defined role within production and build your own hands-on experience, credit and material to promote yourself and build your portfolio.
CREATE WITH US
ARE YOU A...
As an emerging film collective, Aloe Lantern Productions actively partners with businesses, organizations, groups and location owners to secure resources required for production activities that are facilitated through formal collaboration agreements to provide legal and mutual value to all parties involved.
In exchange, Aloe Lantern Productions will provide professionally produced promotional media content that can be used by the partner organization for marketing, communication or public engagement purposes.