2015
Phanda Studios Founded
Born from a passion for quality photography and motion pictures, Phanda Studios opened as a dedicated photography company.
About Us
Ten Years of Streaming Africa’s Stories
Phanda Studios is a live streaming and production company based in Johannesburg, delivering mission-critical broadcasts with XStreamCase™ hardware and our in-house on-air graphics lab.
Our Mission
We exist to amplify African voices through reliable broadcast storytelling. From pop-up control rooms to full-scale studio productions, our teams integrate technology, people, and creative direction to keep audiences engaged no matter the platform.
By pairing XStreamCase™ systems with realtime dashboards, we provide actionable indicators for audience engagement, on-air graphics, and sponsor performance while shows are live.
Facilities Snapshot
- • 4K live streaming control suites with XStreamCase™ workflows
- • Podcast stage with broadcast mics, teleprompters, and LED lighting grid
- • Edit and grading suites with colour-calibrated displays and shared storage
- • On-air graphics lab linked to realtime dashboards and automation tools
Our Journey
Milestones
A timeline of the moments that shaped Phanda Studios—from humble photography beginnings to systems engineering, software, and live broadcast innovation.
2017
Video Production Joins the Mix
Expanded from photography into full-service video production for campaigns and branded content.
2019
Live Broadcasting Debuts
Rolled out multi-camera livestreaming for conferences, concerts, and sporting fixtures across South Africa.
2022
Systems Engineering for Broadcast
Introduced dedicated systems engineering for live streaming, launching StreamCase (now XStreamCase™) to standardise control-room builds.
2023
On-Air Graphics & Automation
Began developing in-house software for broadcast graphics and live streaming automation, powering richer storytelling.
Core Values
Our culture is built on accountability to clients, to audiences, and to one another. These values guide every production and partnership.
Reliability First
Every show is engineered with redundancy—mirrored encoders, backup comms, and incident playbooks keep signals live.
People Centred
Our directors, operators, and technicians mentor emerging talent while collaborating closely with partner teams.
Innovation in the Open
From XStreamCase™ to our graphics suite, we prototype quickly, learn with clients, and integrate feedback into each release.
Leadership
Our leadership team blends broadcast engineering, creative direction, and client service. Together, they ensure every project pairs robust technical delivery with thoughtful storytelling.
Join the Team
We’re always looking for directors, broadcast engineers, motion designers, and platform specialists who love building immersive live experiences.
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