Swirlkous Films

18/04/2026

We had fun today picking up Raw Talent from Gqeberha. We will soon be heading to the Northern Areas. If you haven't been able to audition yet make sure to watch out for the details of the final round.

31/03/2026

Thanks Melory for the interview The link will be up soonest.
But please follow the journey and unfolding of the Katana Web Series via our instagram page.

https://www.instagram.com/katana_girls_webseries?igsh=dmtncWtzM3ZidnNn

30/03/2026

Please dont miss this opportunity.... lets show off Gqeberha talent!

CASTING BRIEF – KATANA GIRLS WEB SERIES
We are casting dynamic and energetic performers for an upcoming action-packed web series, Katana Girls, filming in Gqeberha.
We are looking for individuals who:
Are physically active and comfortable with movement
Can run, kick, and punch (basic action ability required)
Are teachable and willing to learn choreography
Are flexible and able to take direction
Have good teamwork and positive attitude on set
Acting experience is a bonus but not required
This is an action-driven series, so selected cast members will participate in basic fight choreography and movement training. No professional martial arts experience is necessary — training will be provided.
Requirements:
Must fall within the age categories listed on the poster
Must be based in Gqeberha
Must be available for rehearsals and filming dates
Send Z-card and headshot to: [email protected]
Bring your energy, discipline, and passion for storytelling. We are building a strong, diverse cast for an exciting local production.

Auditions will be at 68 Cape Road central
18 April 2026
9am until 2pm.
Contact me for your professional shoot and zcard. 073 9368 259

30/03/2026

There is something remarkable about the sport of March & Drill.

Dozens of people moving together.
Every step landing at exactly the same moment.

Synchronization like that doesn’t happen by accident. It takes discipline, awareness and trust in the person next to you.

Because if even one step falls out of rhythm… the entire formation feels it.

That idea stayed with me while developing The Pathfinder.

Because in life, just like in marching, progress isn’t only about the leader at the front.

It’s about everyone moving forward together.

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26/03/2026

At the DFM pitching session, one of the judges asked me a question I was actually so grateful for: Why the name The Pathfinder?

Fun fact the film was originally called "Stand Up Straight.But as the story evolved, so did the title.

In the sport of March and Drill, precision is everything. When the team marches in formation, the lines they create form paths. Between each line there is a clear path for the coach to walk through. If that path is skew, the coach steps in and straightens it out so the formation looks strong, disciplined, and united.

And that idea felt deeply connected to the heart of the story.

Because The Pathfinder is also a coming-of-age journey. Kamilla begins as a rebellious teenager, but through the discipline and culture of March and Drill, she slowly grows into a more focused and grounded young woman.

Just like in life, sometimes we lose our direction. And sometimes it takes guidance, discipline, and community to help us find our path again.

That’s what The Pathfinderis really about.

Finding your path… and becoming the person you were meant to be.

Follow the journey of "The Pathfinder" via pur instagram see link below. https://www.instagram.com/p/DWVSEVoiBGm/?igsh=MWl2ZGR1ZG95czhwcw==

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19/03/2026

This week we celebrate the incredible schools and young people who became part of The Pathfinder journey. What started as a proof of concept film quickly became something much bigger, an opportunity for students to step onto a real film set and experience the world of professional filmmaking firsthand.

For many of these learners, this was the first time they saw how a film is truly made: working alongside a professional cast, learning from an experienced industry crew, and discovering that their stories and their voices belong on screen too.

Film has the power to open doors. It builds confidence, sparks creativity, and shows young people that the creative industry is not just something they watch, it’s something they can be part of.

We are incredibly proud of every school, every learner, and every educator who believed in this journey and allowed their students to be part of something special.

This is only the beginning.

Follow The Pathfinder on Instagram to watch the journey of this film unfold, from classrooms to cameras, from a proof of concept to something much bigger.

Because sometimes all it takes is one opportunity to change the path of a dream.

SouthAfricanFilm ThePathfinderJourney

19/03/2026

CASTING THE VILLAIN OF KATANA GIRLS
Not every villain announces himself.

Sometimes he just walks into the room…
and everyone knows something is about to happen.

This is MARO, this is what he could look like...

swipe > for the audition details on the poster.

We’re casting Maro.

Are you the villain this story needs?

17/03/2026

Meet Vaughn Lucas as Sergeant Hills in the short film The Pathfinder. A powerful performance bringing authority, tension, and depth to the story.


Follow our journey
https://www.instagram.com/the__pathfinder_?igsh=MXJocWxheXIza2F3dg==

15/03/2026

Gqeberha based actors casting agency!

Its 2026 and actors are needed. Let's talk what have you done ?

02/03/2026

CASTING CALL: SWIRLKOUS FILMS

Swirlkous Films is looking for an Asian-looking Coloured Male (50–60 years old) for an upcoming film production.

Location: Eastern Cape / Gqeberha preferred.

Acting experience is a bonus but not required.

If you or someone you know fits this description, please send:
• A recent photo
• Name & age
• Contact number

Send to:
[email protected] / WhatsApp Number: 061 5828928