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Behind the Campaign: Making Geysers Engaging with Kwikot
When Dialogue called, they had a challenge that made us pause.“Can you make geysers... TikTok-able?” We’ve tackled some unusual briefs before, and this one was right up there. Kwikot wanted to reach a broader, digital audience. The ask? A series of short, scroll-stopping TikTok videos that would make people actually want to watch something about geysers. So, after a few brainstorming sessions, and some questionable plumbing puns, we found our angle: A nine-part mini-series m
Oct 221 min read


Listen to our Podcast - Ten Minute Talks with TinToy
TinToy Team Talks Topics in Ten Minutes is a very casual discussion of various topics related, but often times not, to media, television & filmmaking. We try really do our best to come in under 10 minutes but we make no promises. The show is hosted by Duran Barnett but he is joined by various team members of TinToy Films. Bellow are the first 9 episodes! Episode 1: The Monster (Energy Drink) Mash LISTEN: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HCOvBeu4ZvFxosuEMSyeG?si=56be16f4d5ef4
Oct 172 min read


Do we need AI disclaimers in video production?
There’s been much conversation around AI in video production and its opportunities and threats to the film industry. No one knows exactly how this will play out. What we do know is that ai is here and it’s only getting better. A lot has been said about ai not being able to create the emotive feel that we want to evoke in film. I mostly agree with that. But there will be brands and people who will go all in on it. And that’s fine, but let’s be transparent about its use. The EU
Sep 152 min read
TinToy's Absolute Pets Campaign
We recently wrapped up the sweetest campaign for Absolute Pets. Directed by Ian Morgan, this piece was especially close to our hearts....
Jul 211 min read


The Karoo Called, So We Came Back!
Our team was lucky enough to head back out to the Karoo for another shoot, but this time, we spent a week filming a medicinal cannabis...
Jun 301 min read


In Conversation with Warren Ferreira, TinToy Films Executive Producer
Executive Producer, Warren Ferreira In this candid interview, Warren reflects on the challenges, milestones, and guiding principles that...
Jun 308 min read


AI is Reshaping Our Industry - Whether We Like It or Not
AI-generated videos are impressive, but can they truly replace the authenticity of real production? This blog explores the creative tension between tradition and technology, and what the rise of AI means for both small brands and industry giants.
Jun 272 min read


Introducing TinToy's In-house Sound!
Our sound engineer, Chris Bornman, has over 10 years of experience and has earned a SAFTA Award for his stellar sound design skills. His...
Feb 281 min read


Kicking Off with Our First TVC for the Year
We started the year strong, jumping straight into prep on this one. With a tight turnaround, close collaboration with everyone involved...
Feb 271 min read


Behind the Scenes with Our Head of Production, Karly Poyer
Karly Poyer's journey from intern to leading international productions proves that passion and perseverance can lead to incredible...
Feb 275 min read


Makers of Tomorrow: AWARE’s Latest Campaign
We are super excited to show you one of our latest projects: a TVC for AWARE, an NGO tackling one of the biggest issues affecting our...
Oct 28, 20241 min read


A Sit-Down with Director Ian “Bean” Morgan
Director Ian Morgan has made his mark in film and advertising and in this Q&A, he reflects on the origins of his nickname, the passion...
Oct 17, 20245 min read


Exploring the Karoo: An Adventure with Director Justine Patterson
Karoo, what a fire-breathing adventure! The team set out in the peak of summer to film a documentary centered around regenerative...
Apr 25, 20242 min read


A Service Summer to Remember!
This summer in Cape Town, we tackled several projects with fantastic local crews and stunning locations. Check out some behind-the-scenes sh
Apr 25, 20241 min read


Behind the Scenes of Our Heineken Shoot
One of the local jobs we took on in February was for Heineken, it presented us with a technical challenge...
Apr 25, 20241 min read


Behind The Scenes: TinToy Films Rebranded After 12 Years In The Industry
Recently TinToy went through a rebrand and we had a chance to speak to the team at Ididthat.
Sep 15, 20232 min read


Good Morning - A Short Film - Bizcommunity
Director Ian Morgan sat down with Bizcommunity to tell them about winning the first SundanceTV Shorts Competition
Sep 1, 20231 min read
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