Firehouse Effects is: An award-winning Cape Town based special effects company operating primarily in South Africa. We pride ourselves in over delivering on budget. This is constantly achieved by following our standard company ethos:
A Firehouse is a family and so is Firehouse Effects. We are a collective of friends and family that take pride in our work. When people think of a firehouse they think of commitment, courage and honor. We feel this best describes us as we are committed to our clients and have the courage to take on anything and have great pride in what we do. Like a firehouse we are a band of skilled professionals with everyone bringing different expertise to strengthen our knowledge pool and resources. We continue to develop and train our crew in many disciplines to improve and hone our skills. We stay connected to other industries and do small projects to keep up to date with the latest and most relevant technologies, while remaining safety conscious, efficient and profitable. With a background in fabrication of emergency service vehicles and gear, several volunteer fire fighters on our crew, and a bunch of rock climbers, we understand risk and are extremely safety
conscious.
Fliekhuis offers a full scope of film services from pre-production to post, we’re here to make sure your story isn’t just told—it’s experienced!
With creative nodes in the Eastern Cape, Gauteng & Western Cape, our team is ready to support you.
PACKS & PRODUCT SPECIALIST
Fxpacs styles and manipulates any liquid, drink or product. From beers to cocktails. To emphasise maximum appetite appeal and that organic yet perfect look!
We specialise in the effects that make liquids and food dance, twirl, bounce, splash, and behave in the manner requested!
Fxpacs also prepare, fabricate and create the perfect colour-correct containers, bottles, or packaging for your product.
Since its inception as a special effects and fabrication company in 2007, Gravitron has been committed to excelling within our industry and upholding international standards by consistently delivering high-quality work and impeccable service. The company prides itself on ethical business practices, environmental sensitivity, and creating innovative, pioneering work. Our exceptional results are a testament to our highly skilled, well-qualified, and enthusiastic team, Gravitron’s most valued asset.
Janeen is a horticultural expert with over 30 years of diverse experience, covering everything from the corporate plant industry and garden design to landscaping and growing nurseries. In 1999, she discovered her passion for creating immersive GREENS sets for commercials, still shoots, and feature films, transforming spaces into lush natural environments. Her extensive nursery provides an array of plant props for any client requirement, ranging from picturesque English country gardens and vibrant tropical forests to serene palm beaches, ponds, moonscapes, and beyond. Janeen’s eye for detail and deep understanding of plants allow her to craft stunning, realistic sets that bring creative visions to life.
Jules is a SAFTA-winning hair, makeup, and styling artist with experience across feature films, television, commercials, and editorial work. Formally trained in hairdressing and makeup, she enjoys working collaboratively with other departments and has a keen interest in the overall creative vision. On smaller projects, she happily steps in to help with props and wardrobe styling, supporting the team and the overall visual story.
MMM – A Multi Management Agency, which was founded in 2013 by Martéz Saporta-Rothuysen who has close to forty years of industry experience, represents a diverse range of models, actors, influencers, multi-disciplined performers and creatives. The agency, which also offers services such as coaching and creative styling, aims to empower its talent to succeed in the industry by providing personal mentorship and a strong industry network.
One Digital Media is the largest provider of digital signage solutions in South Africa, providing innovative solutions to the film industry, restaurants and retail outlets.
“We exist to define how businesses globally can improve their customer’s brand experiences through digital innovation”
We do this by building sustainable, groundbreaking digital communication, engagement and advertising solutions for the film industry, brands, retailers and corporates to effectively improve consumer experiences.
Leveraging the advancing power of digital technology, we are able measure in real-time the efficacy of our solutions, providing agile and iterative improvement on how best to engage targeted audiences.
As a global leader in digital retail communication, engagement, interaction and analytics, we provide brand marketers and retailers unique opportunities to reach and engage consumers in-store, providing groundbreaking digital retail solutions to over +25,000 retail outlets and restaurants across the world.
Prop Stars is your go-to destination for high-quality furniture, prop rentals, and set decoration services in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Whether you’re planning a film production, exhibition, private event, wedding, conference, or home staging project, we provide a wide selection of styles to match your unique vision.
With a strong foundation in the South African film industry, we offer specialized prop hire and set dressing solutions, along with a fully equipped film studio in Johannesburg. Our Cape Town warehouse is stocked with an extensive inventory, ensuring seamless rentals for productions and events of any scale.
PROP.STUDIO is a boutique prop hiring business. With a vast collection of curated high-quality items ranging from crockery, bicycles, kids toys, decor items, beach, bags and more -all available for hire to stylists, art department and people alike in the stills, tv and film industry.
