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Where stories come alive.
A national gathering for filmmakers, theatre practitioners, actors, writers, directors, producers, students and local creatives.
Free registration. Limited seats available.
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About ACTivate
Reawakening the spirit of South African storytelling.
ACTivate Film & Theatre Workshop and Masterclass is a creative development initiative established by The Bridge Multimedia NPC.
The workshop and masterclass empower emerging filmmakers, theatre practitioners, actors, writers, directors, producers, students and local creatives through practical learning, industry engagement and collaboration.
ACTivate creates an accessible space where creative voices can connect, exchange knowledge and discover opportunities across film, theatre and multimedia.
Discover the ACTivate experienceWhy Attend ACTivate?
Learn, connect and create what comes next.
ACTivate brings different parts of the creative industry together for two days of practical learning, honest conversation and meaningful collaboration.
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Filmmakers
Explore directing, producing, storytelling, performance and the realities of building work for the screen.
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Actors
Strengthen your craft through practical sessions, professional insights and conversations about the business of performance.
03
Writers
Develop stronger stories, understand creative collaboration and discover new approaches to writing for stage and screen.
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Creative Professionals
Meet potential collaborators, build relationships and connect with people working across South Africa’s creative economy.
Ready to take part?
Your next creative connection could begin at ACTivate.
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Celebrating creative moments.
ACTivate brings together artists, storytellers, performers and filmmakers to inspire, collaborate and build the future of South African creative industries.
Inspiring Conversations
Building Creative Communities
Featured Speakers
Learn from industry leaders.
Television & Film Actor
Jack Devnarain
Award-winning actor, producer and industry advocate sharing insights into performance, professionalism and creative careers.
Actor & Producer
Luthuli Dlamini
Acclaimed actor and producer known for memorable screen performances across television, film and theatre.
Writer, Director, Producer & Trainer
Busisiwe Ntintili
Multi-award-winning writer, director, producer and trainer creating acclaimed stories for film, television and theatre.
Actress, Singer & Songwriter
Nomzamo Dlamini
Swati-born actress, singer and songwriter working across theatre and film with a storytelling voice.
Programme
Two days of learning & collaboration.
Thursday 24 September 2026
- 08H00 – 08H30Registration & Arrival
- 08H30 – 09H15Panel Discussion
- 09H15 – 09H25Transition Break
- 09H25 – 10H10Panel Discussion
- 10H10 – 10H30Poetry Performance
- 10H30 – 10H40Transition Break
- 10H40 – 11H25Panel Discussion
- 11H25 – 11H35Transition Break
- 11H35 – 12H20Panel Discussion
- 12H20 – 12H40Theatre Play
- 12H40 – 12H50Transition Break
- 12H50 – 13H35Panel Discussion
- 13H35 – 13H45Transition Break
- 13H45 – 14H30Panel Discussion
- 14H30 – 14H50Poetry Performance
- 14H50 – 15H00Transition Break
- 15H00 – 15H45Panel Discussion
- 15H45 – 16H00Closing for Day 1
Friday 25 September 2026
- 08H00 – 08H30Registration & Arrival
- 08H30 – 10H00Workshop Session 1
- 10H00 – 10H10Transition Break
- 10H10 – 11H40Workshop Session 2
- 11H40 – 11H50Transition Break
- 11H50 – 13H20Workshop Session 3
- 13H20 – 14H00Workshop Session 4 / Consolidation Session
- 14H00 – 15H00Lunch & Networking
- 15H00 – 15H30Closing Ceremony, Reflections & Vote of Thanks
Partners & Sponsors
Supported by organisations that believe in creativity.
ACTivate is made possible through the support of partners committed to developing artists, storytellers and creative communities in Mpumalanga and beyond.
Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sport & Recreation
Gert Sibande District Municipality
Mpumalanga Tourism & Parks Agency
Workshop Venue
eMbalenhle Sasol Club
Experience ACTivate in a dedicated performance venue designed for storytelling, conversation and creative exchange.
Venue
eMbalenhle Sasol Club
City
Embalenhle, Evander, Mpumalanga
Dates
24–25 September 2026
Address
2287 Ingwe Dr, Embalenhle, Evander, 2285
Registration Is Open
Take your place in the ACTivate story.
Join filmmakers, actors, writers, directors, producers, theatre practitioners, students and creative professionals for two days of learning, connection and collaboration.
Free registration
Two-day workshop
Limited seating
Register for ACTivate 2026
Registration is subject to availability.