Lights, camera, CAPE TOWN

South Africa is the filming destination for quite a few Marvel blockbusters, and one of the most successful liveaction series based on manga in the world. At the vanguard of this revolution is Marisa Sonemann-Turner, head of production at Film Afrika.

CHARIS TORRANCE

South Africa’s film and television industry has evolved into a global powerhouse. Blockbusters like The Woman King, Avengers: Age of Ultron, the highly anticipated Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and the Netflix series One Piece all showcase the country’s breathtaking landscapes and, even more importantly, our world-class production talent. At the helm of one of our leading production companies, Film Afrika, stands Marisa Sonemann-Turner. With a career spanning nearly 20 years, she has not only witnessed but has actively helped shape the industry we know today. From navigating the chaos of the Covid-19 pandemic to keeping up with the ever-growing demands of the streaming giants, her career offers a front-row seat to South Africa’s production revolution. The beginning of a beautiful friendship Marisa’s start in film wasn’t exactly textbook.…

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Fairlady South Africa (Digital) - 1 Issue, Mar/Apr 2025

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