The Last Ranger has been shortlisted for the Best Live-Action Short Film for the Oscars 2025. This multi-award-winning short is one of 15 top short films in the running for a nomination, which will be announced on the 19th of January 2025. The story centres around young Litha, played by the MLA's talented Liyabona Mroqoza, […]
Our annual open auditions, Call For Cast, was a call to all actors residing in Cape Town. Thanks to everyone who participated in 2024, we appreciate you all. Ultimately, it came down to who was the best of the best, and we landed on our lucky TOP 13. We are excited to have you join […]
Versitile character actor, Sean Cameron Michael is one of South Africa’s most successful and prolific exports to Hollywood, who is now back in South Africa and signed with MLA. Having consistently worked during the past four decades in over 130 TV, film and theatre productions. Nina Morris Lee, CEO of MLA says “We are thrilled […]
We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking expansion of our agency's vision. In our continuous commitment to nurturing and guiding emerging talent, we are proud to introduce MLA MOONRISE. MLA MOONRISE is focused on representing exceptionally talented children between 13 and 18. Our exclusive mentorship program is designed to take these bright young actors […]
MLA is delighted to announce that Namibian-British filmmaker, Perivi Katjavivi has joined MLA’s Director’s roster. Katjavivi is an accomplished director with his latest work, ‘Under the Hanging Tree’, which premiered at the Rotterdam International Film Festival 2023. ‘Under The Hanging’ Tree was also Namibia’s first submission for the 2024 Academy Awards in the Best International […]
One of South Africa’s most famous actors, Arnold Vosloo, has signed with MLA once again after 33 years of living and working in the U.S. Vosloo, now 61, decided it was time to spend more time in South Africa. “I have been in South Africa every year to see family and friends. The last few […]
The 44th Durban International Film Festival, which took place in June 2023, hosted the nationwide premiere of the restored 4K version of Mapantsula on Sunday, 23rd July, at Suncoast CineCentre and selected Ster-Kinekor cinemas in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg. Mapantsula is widely considered the first true anti-Apartheid film, and upon its premiere at the 1988 […]
We have completed our second annual CALL FOR CAST auditions. We are delighted to announce our TOP 14 CALL FOR CAST 2023! Yes, you read right, we now have a top 14 as we could not leave one of these very talented actors off the selection. Welcome to the family: KAHLOLO LETLATSA NINA LAWRENSON TERRI […]
MLA (Moonyeenn Lee & Associates) is excited to announce its new affiliation with ACTORSgarden and ACTORSgarden Creative Agency, effective immediately. This partnership is expected to bring new opportunities and benefits to both companies and the talent that they represent, as well as to their respective stakeholders and clients. ACTORSgarden was founded in Berlin in 2013 […]
Connie Chiume, an inspirational woman, mother, grandmother and phenomenal actor was recognised and celebrated at the 16th annual SAFTA Awards on Saturday night. Born on the 5th of June 1952 in Welkom, South Africa, to a Zulu mother and a Malawian father. Connie dreamt of being on stage from a young age, however was encouraged […]
We are delighted to announce our 16th annual SAFTA 2022 winners in the following categories: Hlubi Mboya-Arnold Best Actress in a feature film – I AM ALL GIRLS Jerry Mofokeng Wa Makhetha Best Supporting Actor in a Soap – SCANDAL Warren Masemola Best Supporting Actor in a Drama – IS’PHINDISELO Rohan Dickson Best Achievement in […]
Much is made of the onscreen chemistry between characters in a movie, whether it is the relationship between romantic leads, family and friends or even between protagonist and antagonist. In many cases, that magical X-factor can make or break a production, adding the emotional authenticity that an audience craves when watching a show or movie. […]
It was just a matter of time before Director, Cindy Lee joined her late mother’s agency, Moonyeenn Lee & Associates (MLA). In early 2021, MLA broadened their representation by including Directors and Screenwriters to their roster. Cindy started her career as a copywriter at TBWA Hunt Lascaris and almost 17 years ago decided to try […]
Close behind the announcement of Rohan Dickson’s representation, Moonyeenn Lee & Associates (MLA) have signed the uber-talented writer and director, Zee Ntuli. Zee has experienced a stellar rise in the long-form ranks, to international acclaim, over the past few years. His is feature, Hard To Get, finished the global festival circuit and landed with a […]
Moonyeenn Lee & Associates (MLA) have announced that they will be representing internationally acclaimed screenwriter and showrunner, Rohan Dickson. “We are thrilled that Rohan has joined the MLA family as our first screenwriter on our roster. Rohan is a master storyteller and multi-dimensional creative thinker who is writing some of the best tv this country […]
Moonyeenn Lee & Associates (MLA), now the largest talent agency on the African continent, has announced that it is opening a new office in Cape Town. The launch of a representative office in the heart of one of South Africa’s premier film destinations follows fast on the heels of a recent announcement that the agency […]
