Upon closer inspection, flaws become evident. The corners curl, and cracks appear. However, in rare instances when attention to detail withstands the closet possible scrutiny, true beauty reveals itself in unexpected ways.
The Jameson INDIE Channel is extremely proud to represent the final winner in our Music Video Grant for 2016. Buckle up for a carnivalesque romp through the Johannesburg netherworld with Desmond and the Tutus.
The Jameson INDIE Channel is proud to present the first final production in our 2016 Music Video Grant. Ladies and gentlemen, introducing Soweto’s finest: BETR Gang.
Inspired by the spirit of fearless experimentation embodied by Jameson Caskmates collaboration, the INDIE Channel challenged film photographers Andile Buka and Anke Loots to merge their talents in a one-of-a-kind collaboration.
What began as some hypothetical shop-talk in a Cork bar three years ago, has evolved into a unique taste sensation – now available in South Africa.
Think it’s impossible to hit it big with a small film? Think again. These nine examples of now-classic films were made with next to no money.
Photographer Sven Kristian shoots a unique fashion editorial for the Jameson INDIE Channel, where every item – from head to toe – is 100% South African.
Our compilation of some of the finest and most memorable music videos in South African music video history.
An interview with Nick Kaoma, the indie-minded entrepreneur behind the Head Honcho fashion empire. Barely 30 years old, this Forbes-listed ‘Most Promising Young Entrepreneur in Africa’ and MTV ‘Hustler of the Year’ is already focused on leaving a legacy.
At the recent Digital Edge conference in Johannesburg, the INDIE Channel had a chance to sit down with the legendary Spike Lee to chat about – amongst other things – possibilities for young South African filmmakers in a digital age.
A short video featuring the multi-talented Nakhane Toure reading from his debut novel, ‘Piggy Boy’s Blues’. Exclusive to the Jameson INDIE Channel.
Chris Njokwana, Craig Native, and Michael Ellis join forces to bring you this unique fashion film.
“V.I.N.T.A.G.E is like a family away from home. It’s where I’m comfortable to be myself, where I’m comfortable to do what I want, and just… be free.”
“It definitely takes a different type of person to enjoy that kind of music.”
A rare glimpse into the process behind R1’s wry graphic interventions. With a drill, some skateboard wheels and his trademark yield sign, watch R1 turn a municipal commandment into a public toy…
“In Durban there are pockets of brilliance everywhere, but there isn’t a united front, or a movement.”
“I mean, ispoti is like twenty bucks, but now that it’s a ‘bucket hat’ they cost three hundred rand.”