Moonlighting Film Production Services

Moonlighting Film Production Services Production Services in Southern Africa for commercials, TV, films, stills and all media formats. They share offices with partner company Moonlighting Films.
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MOONLIGHTING was established in 1989 by founder Philip Key and is recognised to be one of Southern Africa’s foremost production companies. The company comprises Moonlighting Commercials, MoonSport (sports content), Helium (remote broadcasting services), Grinder Films (tabletop production and studio) and Casta Diva Pictures Cape Town. Based in Cape Town, Moonlighting operates throughout Southern A

frica. Moonlighting Commercials was one of the first commercial production service companies in South Africa. With a broad expertise that covers commercials, TV documentaries, stills and content for all multi-media platforms, the company has been providing production services to international clients since 1989. They have to date facilitated over 1325 international commercials as well as TV reality shows and documentaries, working with clients from some 30 countries around the world. The company is run by Philip Key (CEO) and partners Shayne Brookstein (Executive Producer), Beccy Kellond (Marketing Director) and Nolan Roussouw (Financial Director). Recent Awards:
Winner of Production Services Award at CiclopeAfrica 2018
Shortlisted for Shots Awards 2018 - Production Service Company of the Year. Moonlighting Films was established in 1997 by Philip Key and Genevieve Hofmeyr. The company’s reputation for excellence has been built over 23 years with production partners that range from film and TV independents to major Hollywood Studios. Moonlighting Films has to date serviced, produced or structured finance for more than ninety international motion picture and television productions. Production partners include: MGM Studios, Universal Studios, Warner Bros. Pictures, Sony (Columbia Pictures and Tristar Pictures), Paramount Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures and leading independents such as Mandalay Pictures, Focus Features, Kennedy / Marshall, Relativity Media, Alcon Entertainment and Working Title Films, as well as the major networks HBO, NBC Universal, Fox Television, Sony Pictures Television, BBC. Recent productions include Tomb Raider (Roar Uthaug), Breathe (Andy Serkis), The Mummy (Alex Kurtzman), The Dark Tower (Nikolaj Arctel), Resident Evil (Paul W Anderson), Queen of Katwe (Mira Nair), The Last Face (Sean Penn), Homeland, Mad Max Fury Road (George Miller) The Giver (Phillip Noyce), Blood Diamond (Edward Zwick), Invictus (Clint Eastwood), Safehouse (Daniel Espinosa), Machine Gun Preacher (Mark Foster). Hollywood A-List or Oscar winning stars that Moonlighting Films have worked with include Meryl Streep, Denzel Washington, Leonardo DiCaprio, Angelina Jolie, Charlize Theron, Hilary Swank, Ryan Reynolds, Matt Damon, Daniel Craig, Alicia Vikander, Tom Cruise, Idris Elba, Matthew McConaughey and Gerard Butler.

It’s nearly that time again. 🇫🇷☀️Shayne and Beccy will, of course, be back in Cannes from Monday 22nd through Friday 26t...
12/06/2026

It’s nearly that time again. 🇫🇷☀️

Shayne and Beccy will, of course, be back in Cannes from Monday 22nd through Friday 26th June.

If you're heading there too, please drop us a mail. We’d love to catch up.

10/06/2026

Four stories. One very smart idea.

Shot in Cape Town with Mark Zibert, Scouts Honour and 72andSunny, the Snapdragon TV Commercial brings together a scout leader, two eyewear designers, an over-achieving freshman and a maid of honour whose carefully planned weekend goes spectacularly off course.

The common thread? Real people getting on with real life powered by technology that quietly keeps up.

And because we love a good production fact: the entire campaign was shot on a Snapdragon-powered Samsung S25 Ultra.

Client: Snapdragon
Director: Mark Zibert
DOP: Eric Kaskens
Photographer: Thomas Dagg
Editor: Graham Chisholm
Production Coordinator: Henry Amharai
Production Company: Scouts Honour
Executive Producer: Rita Popielak
Executive Producer: Simon Dragland
Agency: 72andSunny
Executive Producer: Mark Pan
Production Services: Moonlighting
Art Director: Sarah-Jane Mould
Moonlighting EP: Shayne Brookstein
Moonlighting Producer: Suzanne Currie .currie.1253
Moonlighting Production Manager: Wade Olckers .olckers

Lights, camera, Johannesburg! Joburg really comes into its own in June. Dry, sunny days, piercing blue skies and a huge ...
08/06/2026

Lights, camera, Johannesburg!

Joburg really comes into its own in June. Dry, sunny days, piercing blue skies and a huge range of locations, from city streets and contemporary architecture to African savannah and the Big Five.

Car shoots, cityscapes, golden landscapes and all wrapped up in that unmistakable Mzansi energy.

As usual, we’ve only included a small selection here, so reach out to [email protected] if you'd like to see more.

Happy Birthday to the legend that is Mr Philip Key! 🎉Back in 1989, while still working as a soundman, Philip sat around ...
05/06/2026

Happy Birthday to the legend that is Mr Philip Key! 🎉

Back in 1989, while still working as a soundman, Philip sat around a kitchen table with a friend and came up with the name Moonlighting to service a French commercial shoot. The rest, as they say, is history.

From running one of South Africa’s first production service companies and helping put the country on the map as a world-class filming destination, to exporting South African expertise to Romania and Chile, and later moving into the world of sports content alongside his sons, Philip has remained a highly respected pioneer and stalwart of our industry.

What has never changed is his curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit and ability to spot an opportunity where others see a challenge.

Wishing you the happiest of birthdays, Philip, and many more adventures ahead.
With love from your very extended (and rather widespread) Moonlighting family. 💛

Fast Forward to July ☀️If you’re looking for Mediterranean summer with South African-style production value, don’t forge...
03/06/2026

Fast Forward to July ☀️If you’re looking for Mediterranean summer with South African-style production value, don’t forget Croatia.

From European towns and winding streets to glorious golden beaches, castles and waterfalls, Croatia offers an incredible range of locations. Add architecture that spans medieval, Soviet-era and contemporary styles, and there’s plenty to work with.

Reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] for more info.

Another one from our recent CIBC shoot showcasing the work of Art Director Wikus Muller and his team.
29/05/2026

Another one from our recent CIBC shoot showcasing the work of Art Director Wikus Muller and his team.

A throwback to the epic set-builds from Stella Artois and the work of Production Designers Paul Austerberry and the much...
27/05/2026

A throwback to the epic set-builds from Stella Artois and the work of Production Designers Paul Austerberry and the much-loved and so much-missed Naobie Noisette.

If you need more info, reach out to [email protected] or [email protected]

Behind the Scenes with CIBC - as Cape Town doubled for London, a Vietnamese street market, shopping in Japan and France ...
22/05/2026

Behind the Scenes with CIBC - as Cape Town doubled for London, a Vietnamese street market, shopping in Japan and France and more..." 🎬

5 Reasons To Shoot in Johannesburg 🎬If you haven’t shot in Joburg in winter, here are 5 great reasons to consider our si...
20/05/2026

5 Reasons To Shoot in Johannesburg 🎬

If you haven’t shot in Joburg in winter, here are 5 great reasons to consider our sister city this season:

💛 Locations: A proper mix of old and new. From classic city architecture and downtown streets to gritty industrial spaces, and then straight out into golden savannah and wide African landscapes.

💛 Energy: Vibey, a little gritty, and always efficient.

💛 Climate: Winter is a win. By June/July the rains are done, leaving clear, sunny days — dry, crisp and very shoot-friendly (just bring a jacket).

💛 Talent: A deep and diverse talent pool across the board.

💛 Light: Lower sun, longer shadows and that warm golden light that just works on camera.

18/05/2026

What’s for lunch, Poppy? 🍲

On the menu today, Poppy’s legendary butter chicken (let’s be honest, anything Poppy cooks is legendary), served with rice and butternut with just a hint of cinnamon.

The kind of lunch that slows everyone down for a minute… and then sends everyone back to their desks happy. 💛

Made with love at Poppy’s Diner!

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337 Lower Main Road
Cape Town
7925

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