Sweet Spot Content took an authentic story about a fishing boat in Zimbabwe - a story that illustrates how Econet Wireless Zimbabwe is helping local communities - and turned it into a piece of cinema. In their treatment of the script, they decided to add some emotion and dramatic tension to the story. 10 Jun 2013 Read more >>

Agency Draftfcb devised a fun way of telling people that the Toyota Corolla is now available with leather seats. They decided to make an ad about how much people love ice cream, and how messy that can be. 6 Mar 2013 Read more >>

At first it appears to be another ordinary romantic tale playing out in black and white. But a few seconds later we realise that something rare and exceptional is happening. 21 Nov 2012 Read more >>

Good things are worth waiting for, and that old adage was never truer than in the case of the new Koo commercial by Draftfcb and Sweet Spot Content. Brand Koo hasn't been on TV with a new ad in around three years, but now they've buzzed back with 'Bees'; a delightful and simple piece of storytelling that centres around the memory of an old man as he shares it with his family around the dinner table. 15 Mar 2012 Read more >>

Alexander Forbes' 'Forgotten Dreams as fifth best ad in the world. Another well done to everyone involved! 10 Jun 2011 Read more >>

Its been a matter of weeks since recent shoot - 'Forgotten Dreams' aired, and already the response has been overwhelming...here, we see it land the cover of Adweek this week. Congratulations to everyone involved on the shoot. 9 Jun 2011 Read more >>

Miles shoots for Alexander Forbes, along with agency TBSP/Beyond The Line in Noordhoek. The idea was simple - a forgotten land of dreams, wherein objects and people represent ideas and hopes that could have been, and how Alexander Forbes portrays the giver of hope, and delivers a message of making it happen. 6 Jun 2011 Read more >>

Sweet Spot Content was comissioned by Ogilvy Africa to produce a series of spots for telecommunications company 'Airtel' , in more than four languages, shot all around Africa. 3 Jun 2011 Read more >>

Miles Goodall, acclaimed cinematographer and multi-award winning director, recently flew to Uganda to teach a 6-week short film course at acclaimed Director Mira Nair's (Monsoon Wedding, Amelia, Vanity Fair) Film-Makers Lab 'Maisha' in Kampala. Miles enjoyed the experience a great deal... 20 May 2011 Read more >>

Miles Goodall's documentary on creativity in South Africa - Kool South - recently won the prestigious 20th Century Fox H.E.' Internet Jury Award at the 2010 I've Seen Films International Short Film Festival, founded by Rutger Hauer. 13 Apr 2011 Read more >>

Following strongly in his philosophy of what you get out, you need to give back, Miles collaborated with Network in bringing the story of the Homeless World Cup to life...impact research results show that: 7 Mar 2011 Read more >>

The spot tells a tale of a young African school boy and the relationship between him and his father...we are taken into the world of this young boy as he is hit with a moment of weakness during a soccer match, and calls to his father to help him through...agency and production both had an amazing time on set and the shoot ran smoothly. 11 Feb 2011

The world cup is approaching fast, and we've had a flood of campaigns flying our way through the airwaves, all coming at us from different angles. One, however, is a little bit different... 9 Feb 2011 Read more >>

It's been all around the world, and rocked some of the hardest partying cities known to man. As winter gears in, Smirnoff bring their famous 'Smirnoff Experience' event to South Africa, and Sweet Spot Content prepares to document what is said to be one of the most exclusive parties in the world, featuring the world's biggest DJ - DJ Tiesto. 10 Dec 2010 Read more >>

In line with the changes in the advertising and entertainment industry Sub Urban Films has changed their name! 26 Jan 2010 Read more >>

As Sweet Spot Content explores branded content as another service offering Directors Noma Dyosopu and Akin Omotoso were given the task to shoot 12 short films for the IDC. 7 Oct 2009 Read more >>

Avbob is the only burial society that offers free transportation of the deceased within South Africa*. Director Nomakhomazi reflects this unique service offering by portraying the subject matter in a sensitive and positive light. 20 Aug 2009 Read more >>

When given a brief for Virgin Mobile you know you have to pull out all the stops - after all, there are no limits when the name behind the brand is Sir Richard Branson. 23 Jul 2009 Read more >>

Sub urban is proud to announce that director Akin Omotoso has joined our family. 12 Sep 2008 Read more >>

Sub urban has directed two commercials for the University of Johannesburg. The first is geared to draw South African undergrads, while the second focuses on the international market. 14 Aug 2008 Read more >>

Sub urban's belief in constant innovation sees the launch of its evolved, out-of-the-box website that transports viewers into a sustainable world. 12 Jun 2008 Read more >>

A crying toddler struggles to get up to walk. Each time he gets onto his feet, he loses his balance and falls onto the stony, dry desert sand, making him cry even harder. Designed to demonstrate the severity of HIV/Aids, this commercial imagery depicts a distraught baby left alone with no one to take care of him - no one to pick him up and no one to comfort him. 7 Apr 2008 Read more >>

In addition to her natural ability to connect with her audience on a personal level, Sheilla Kubheka's overwhelming presence as a strong, talented, female director in South Africa made her the most prominent choice to direct the new Radox TV spot for TBWA/Hunt/Lascaris, Durban. 25 Feb 2008 Read more >>

Faith in their futures are reinstilled as the kids from Salva Zione School in Crosby, Johannesburg, receive a lesson in film, advertising and life by Sub urban commercials director, Sheilla Kubheka. 5 Dec 2007 Read more >>

Sub urban has experienced a busy year with exceptional growth in new business hedged at 30%. That said, our directors have still made time to give back to the industry and community by directing public service announcements (PSA's) that tackle serious societal issues that coincide with special days in the world calendar. 29 Nov 2007 Read more >>

How does a regular guy become famous overnight? In this case, it just takes one amazing idea and a little Bioplus to stand up and be recognised. Directed by Dave Meinert for DraftFCB Johannesburg, the Bioplus ‘Amazing Idea' commercial boasts an aspirational message about the possibility of how one's life can be catapulted into fame from a single, great idea. 13 Oct 2007 Read more >>

The latest TV commercial for Nouwens Carpets, directed and shot by Miles Goodall, offers intrigue and entertainment. It disrupts conventional carpet advertising by taking a completely new approach to this category by capturing one's interest. 7 Sep 2007 Read more >>

Sub urban is bursting with activity with briefs coming in for all directors from local and international clients. The company also launched its Directing Collective this month and welcomed award-winning director, Mukunda, who has come on board to join the stable of directors. 7 Aug 2007 Read more >>

“I dream about becoming one of the best producers in South Africa, if not the world,” says John Nyoka, a 28-year-old film student who recently joined Sub urban as an intern for one month. Fellow students Kim McBride (21), Nokwanda Mchunu (23) and Zandile Ntuli (25) from Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking also joined Sub urban's intern programme in the Johannesburg office for the month. 26 Jul 2007 Read more >>

Commercial production and location services company, Sub urban has just launched its new website, www.suburban.tv to include the revamped brand image. The site houses inventive design elements that follow Sub urban's brand personality traits, and promises to offer participants an interesting brand experience worth talking about. 15 Jun 2007 Read more >>

Suburban is hard at work after a flood of new briefs that kick-started the year. There’s high energy and enthusiasm within the production house that’s translating into passionate, inventive ideas being brought to life for busy agencies worldwide. 22 Feb 2007 Read more >>

Meet Donald Pedro, also known as Don Pedro, the world's second greatest lover as crafted by Dave Meinert, Suburban's hot, young director. Don is the charismatic and charming Afro-Portuguese character in the latest Nando's 'Don Pedro' commercial, promoting a Nando's meal special for agency Lowe Bull. 31 Jan 2007 Read more >>

Suburban has gone through a make-over. For more than 20 years, industry icon Linda Notelovitz Goodall has realised the need to evolve to keep abreast of the times, so that her personal and business brands remain modern and relevant. Now, Suburban has a new look - one that is fresh and playful and represents the core values and vision of the six-year-old business.  12 Dec 2006 Read more >>

It may not be common knowledge but the Silk Road is a Chinese charm that was the information super-highway of its time, it created a means for the East and the West to share supplies, knowledge and ideas. By shooting the Samsung commercial in China, to promote the need to preserve this ancient cultural heritage, Miles has ironically illustrated the true essence of East meeting West.  22 Nov 2006 Read more >>

Dave Meinert has stepped out of the music video world onto the commercial scene with Suburban and has already hit the ground running. He's just shot two spots with Lowe Bull golden boys, Adam Livesey and Matthew Brink, who recently cleaned up at the Loeries with their Axe campaign.  6 Nov 2006 Read more >>

Top production company Suburban have recently been awarded various exciting new projects and are delighted to announce the following partnerships.  27 Jul 2006 Read more >>

New American Express commercial awarded to Miles Goodall. Just to put you in the picture and let you appreciate just what a coup the account is, he joins director luminaries of the likes of Moxie director Wes Anderson, M. Night Shyamalan (Sixth Sense) and Martin Scorsese (no introductions needed here) who have all shot for the American Express campaign. 18 Jun 2006 Read more >>

Linda and Miles Goodall of celebrated production company Suburban are diversifying! They are going into partnership with eminent service producer Pendra Dissell. 14 Jun 2006 Read more >>

Afro-chic enfant terrible Suburban helmer, Sheilla Kubheka, has produced the goods big time! She has been shortlisted at this year's Young Directors Awards CFP/E at Cannes - testament to her already well-honed directing prowess. 7 Jun 2006 Read more >>

Schlock, destructo pastiche - great! Jeremy Goodall of Suburban's latest offering is a rollercoaster ride of a commercial and will leave you feeling like you've been on a ride at Universal Pictures.  18 May 2006 Read more >>

In a business making it work for you in every way possible is critical! Miles Goodall from Suburban has brought to life a complicated and generally overlooked financial truism - the more times cash is counted in your business the more it loses its value. 17 May 2006 Read more >>

Hot on the heels of another international production, Miles Goodall has just completed shooting a racy, breath-catching spot for Nissan. The viewer is taken on a "magic carpet ride" through Cape Town eye-tailing a beautiful woman in her new Nissan Micra - any budding voyeur's dream-mercial. 2 Apr 2006 Read more >>

What a start to the year! Far from there being a respite from last year's abundance of quality work, 2006 has begun in as manic a fashion.  3 Mar 2006 Read more >>

Miles and Linda, two titans of the commercial production industry, were married on the Saturday 28th January. 29 Jan 2006 Read more >>

Tis the season to be merry, for some that is! For the children of Themba Care every day is a battle against a disease that has no pity even for young innocent children, born into a life destined to be cut short.  14 Dec 2005 Read more >>

Linda Notelovitz Executive Producer of Suburban Films has accepted an invitation to judge for one of the world's most prestigious awards, the New York Festival 2006. 11 Dec 2005 Read more >>

At this year's Vuka Awards Sheilla Kubheka, only 23 years old from Suburban Films came in the top three in the professional Best Director category. 1 Dec 2005 Read more >>

First he captivated the nation with a cheeky riptease to "You sexy thing" now he's back! Maurice the meerkat cometh... doing a routine somewhere between an unrepentant Michael Jackson and a slippery Robbie Williams, then busting out with an Angus Young air guitar solo, he shimmies to the tech-rock beat of Bodyrockers' "I like the way you move" - polished! 30 Nov 2005 Read more >>

Pay the bills, feed the dog, fix the house, change the babies nappies, do the shopping, maybe think about taking a holiday - not when you're only 10 years old and are supporting three of your siblings. Sheilla Kubheka from Suburban Films has directed a Vuka for the Starfish Greathearts Foundation which goes to the heart of the story of Children orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS trapped in a purgatory of having to fend for themselves with no parental succour. 31 Oct 2005 Read more >>

A helicopter without blades is about as useful as AA cup implants, a Dachshund pointer or a three-legged Lipizzaner. Suburban Films with acclaimed director Jeremy Goodall took on the challenge of highlighting the operations of a non-profit organisation in his new public service announcement. Jeremy has managed to create an analogy of a helicopter without blades as being similar to a service without dedicated donor support. 10 Oct 2005 Read more >>

Suburban films is offering all sweaty, slippery ad mensch a massage gratis on Margate's North Beach for the duration of the Loeries. 9 Oct 2005 Read more >>

Up-beat, funky and jozi-licious the new Samsung ad aptly coined "Drummer" pushes Miles Goodall back into the spotlight. Still catching his breath from his last beatific spot for VW Polo, which set pulses racing, Miles captures raw energy and turns a bus ride into something between a roller disco and a rock concert. 11 Sep 2005 Read more >>

The big news at Suburban Films is the recent marriage of "Cape Town's most eligible" Jeremy Goodall and enfante terrible Liza Crick! They tied the knot off the Cape Town coast on a yacht (very rock and roll) and soaked up the latin charms of Brazil for their honeymoon. 4 Aug 2005 Read more >>

Miles Goodall and Suburban Films have thrown caution to the wind with this latest project for Volkswagen. 20 000ft above the ground, one man, a parachute and a car! 13 Jul 2005 Read more >>

Suburban Films, in association with franchise, 44 Stanley Avenue, Milpark, are proud to host 'THE ART OF PRODUCTION - IN/MOTION', an exhibition featuring the works of multi award-winning International Director/Cinematographer Miles Goodall and rising star of the South African art world, Director/Animator Cameron Platter. 8 Mar 2005 Read more >>

Jeremy Goodall's latest job as Director/Cinematographer for Suburban Films saw his penchant for dare-devil action work come to the fore once again, in a spot for Hyundai. 30 Jan 2005 Read more >>

Valenté Bosch, Director at Sweet Spot Content, has had a busy few months before Christmas working on a couple of highly creative projects for The Jupiter Drawing Room. 12 Dec 2004 Read more >>

Fresh off the back of his recognition earlier this year as Best Director, Miles Goodall has walked away with awards across the board - including the Best Cinematography Award - in the commercials category at the South African Society of Cinematographers Visible Spectrum Awards. 30 Nov 2004 Read more >>

Following on from Miles Goodall's recent recognition at the Dogstar Awards as South Africa's top Director, his spot 'Village' for the French Aids Awareness Organisation AIDES, has been picked out once again for a high-profile international award. 14 Sep 2004 Read more >>

Jeremy Goodall has joined the Directing roster at Sweet Spot Content, the company founded in 2000 by his brother Miles Goodall and Executive Producer Linda Notelovitz. 20 Aug 2004 Read more >>

Miles Goodall was voted Best Director, not once but twice at this years Dogstar Awards, receiving the Best Director Award in both the Made For South Africa and the Made In South Africa categories. 6 Jul 2004 Read more >>

Valenté Bosch recently directed a major project for Coca-Cola. Consisting of three 20sec teasers and a 60sec launch spot, the campaign was to promote an initiative entitled the 'Coca-Cola Collaboration', bringing together for the first time a selection of top South African musicians working alongside each other on an album. 27 Jun 2004 Read more >>