Surviving Outside the System

SURVIVING OUTSIDE THE SYSTEM

Creative Resilience in an Unstable Industry

The film and television industry is changing fast. Traditional funding models are shrinking, systems are shifting, and many creatives are being forced to rethink how they survive and thrive!

This 2-hour webinar brings together three internationally respected voices who have successfully navigated storytelling beyond conventional systems.

Featuring:

Rehad Desai

International Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker (Miners Shot Down, Everything Must Fall, How to Steal a Country), known for impact-driven storytelling at the intersection of activism and social justice.

Jihan El-Tahri

Award-winning writer, director, producer and visual artist; former Director of DOX BOX Berlin; member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars); mentor to filmmakers worldwide.

Ameera Faber

Award-winning producer, business psychologist, creative solutions strategist and life coach, turning over half a billion rand in broadcast content through innovative business strategy.

Together, they’ll explore how creatives can remain resourceful, resilient and relevant, even when traditional pathways fall away.

Event Details:

Time: 6–8pm

Date: Thursday 15 January 2026

Free for DFA members | R50 for non-members

Platform: Zoom

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For any challenges, please contact [email protected].

Membership to DFA can be found at https://docfilmsa.com R400 per annum.

When the system shifts, resilience becomes a creative skill.

Join the DFA (Documentary Filmmakers Association) for R400 per annum to receive free access to all webinars.