We welcome Sipho Nuse to Midnight VFX as part of the inaugural Netflix ScreenCraft Pathways Programme!

Sipho Nuse and Wicus Labuschagne at the Netflix ScreenCraft Pathways 2026 announcement

Announced this week in Johannesburg, ScreenCraft Pathways training programme is a Netflix initiative delivered in partnership with the Gauteng Film Commission and the KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority, and administered by Tshikululu Social Investments. The programme places 14 young South Africans in remunerated, hands-on roles within active productions across Netflix’s network of local production and post-production partners. They receive real industry experience, mentorship from working professionals, and access to specialist workshops focused on skills development and career advancement.

The Netflix ScreenCraft Pathways 2026 announcement event.

The ScreenCraft Pathways Trainees pictured with Pelin Mavili, Netflix Director of Global Affairs for Middle East, Turkey and Africa; Ben Amadasun, Netflix VP of Content for Middle East & Africa; Keitumetse Lebaka, CEO of the Gauteng Film Commission, Zamabuya Msibi Acting Manager: Enterprise Development at the KZN Tourism & Film Authority and Lebogang Maile, the Gauteng MEC for Education, Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation.

Sipho joins us to dive into the world of VFX, and and we are excited to support his growth over the coming year.

Congratulations to all 14 trainees in the first cohort. We can’t wait to see what you all go on to achieve.

More info here: https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-focuses-on-south-africas-next-generation-of-storytellers