English is Lekka

Film & Media Club

Lights, camera... learners in action

The story, 2022, 2025

When we think about movies, our minds usually jump straight to the actors on screen. But the real magic of filmmaking happens both in front of the camera and behind it. From the person holding the boom mic to the creative genius editing the final scene, a movie is brought to life by a whole team of talented individuals working together.

That's exactly the exciting world that English is Lekka is opening up to learners. Teaming up with movie guru Riaz Solker, the programme gives learners a chance to step into the fascinating universe of film production. And trust us, it's way more than just shouting 'Action!'

Through hands-on experiences, learners get a taste of what it takes to create a film from start to finish. They explore key areas of filmmaking such as cinematography, recording, sound, editing, screenwriting, and script writing. Whether they're learning how to frame the perfect shot or crafting a gripping storyline, learners get to experience the creative and technical sides of the industry.

But this initiative is about more than just making movies, it's about opening doors. The aim is to expose learners to the many career paths within the film industry while giving them practical skills they can carry into the future. By engaging in interactive lessons and real-world creative tasks, learners build confidence, teamwork skills, and industry knowledge that could one day see their names rolling in the credits.

Who knows? The next blockbuster filmmaker might just be sitting in one of these classes right now.

Learner showcase

Something I Never Got Over

A poem by Memani, New Eisleben High School

Film & Media Club in action
Made by learners

Learner films

Short films written, shot and edited by Film & Media Club learners.

Under Pressure: Voices of Cape Academy

1st place, 2025 Film Competition, Cape Academy of MST, by Kaiden Engelbrecht

Heal the World

2nd place, 2025 Film Competition, Rocklands High School

The Big Dap

Student submission

Student submission

Rocklands High School

Moments & memories

The Film & Media Club gallery

Like, comment and share your favourite moments, every reaction tells our learners the world is watching them grow.

16 moments
Planning the production2025

Planning the production

Film & Media learners plan layouts, roles and shots on the board before filming begins.

Scene partners2025

Scene partners

Rocklands High learners share a laugh between takes on a Film & Media shoot.

Monochrome study2025

Monochrome study

A learner-submitted photograph experimenting with black and white.

From script to screen2025

From script to screen

Crews wrote, shot and edited their own short films, discovering careers from cinematography to sound design.

A poet on screen2025

A poet on screen

Memani of New Eisleben High School performed 'Something I Never Got Over', a poem that stopped the room.

Between scenes2025

Between scenes

Two learners review footage on a phone during a shoot.

Third place on the big screen2025

Third place on the big screen

Lamara Effect, directed by Jihaad Samsodien, takes third place at the 2025 film competition.

Lights, camera, learners2024

Lights, camera, learners

Teaming up with movie guru Riaz Solker, learners stepped behind the camera, boom mics, storyboards and all.

Film club medallists2025

Film club medallists

Rocklands High filmmakers collect their medals at the Labia, 2025.

Framing the shot2025

Framing the shot

A learner frames a scene on a phone camera during a filming exercise.

Hands in focus2025

Hands in focus

A learner-submitted monochrome study from the Film & Media Club.

Silhouette study2025

Silhouette study

A learner-submitted shot experimenting with light and shadow.

Water in monochrome2025

Water in monochrome

A learner-submitted photograph capturing motion in black and white.

Briefing the crew2025

Briefing the crew

A full classroom of filmmakers takes in the day's production plan.

Crew selfie, in frame2025

Crew selfie, in frame

Learners review a group shot during a photography exercise.

Reviewing the take2025

Reviewing the take

The crew gathers around the laptop to watch the day's footage.