Production Services in Southern Africa for commercials, TV, films, stills and all media formats. They share offices with partner company Moonlighting Films.
MOONLIGHTING was established in 1989 by founder Philip Key and is recognised to be one of Southern Africa’s foremost production companies. The company comprises Moonlighting Commercials, MoonSport (sports content), Helium (remote broadcasting services), Grinder Films (tabletop production and studio) and Casta Diva Pictures Cape Town. Based in Cape Town, Moonlighting operates throughout Southern A
06/09/2026
On Location – Canola Fields 💛
Spring is officially here. That means golden yellow canola fields stretching as far as the eye can see. For a few short weeks, the countryside around Cape Town puts on one seriously spectacular show.
If yellow fields are on your location wish list, now’s the time. Reach out for more info.
New work alert! 🎬
Shot with us by Steve Mapp and Toronto’s Skin and Bones for McCann’s new “Give Your Oven Some Lovin’” campaign for Easy Off!
Who knew oven cleaning could look this good?
Director: Steve Mapp
Prod Co: Skin and Bones
Producer: James Hankin
DOP: Kabeer Shaik
Agency: McCann
Agency Producer: Sharon Nelson-Bailey
Art Director: David Federico
Account Supervisor: Alisha Haig
Copywriter: Gerald Kugler
Prod Services: Moonlighting
Exec Producer: Shayne Brookstein
02/09/2026
On Location – Cape Town's Lesser-Known Hotels 🎬
This month, we thought we’d highlight a few key features of some of Cape Town’s lesser-known hotels — from cool street-level bars and bistros to gorgeous rooftop terraces with knockout views.
Looking for something specific? Reach out for more info
01/09/2026
Our very own, Shayne Brookstein, steps into the spotlight in LBBonline - Little Black Book's Meet The Makers series.
Read the full interview here 🔽
Shayne Brookstein and The Magic of Production | LBBOnline Little Black Book, The executive producer and partner at Moonlighting Commercials on her pathway from receptionist to EP, long lasting working relationships, and recent work for Simons, as part of LBB’s Meet Your Makers series
28/08/2026
A school hall transformed into a bold, contemporary, art-filled space for E& Freedom.
Just another day at the office for a very talented art department.
New work – Gardena 🎬
Directed by Eric van Wyke and shot with our friends at MXR, Austria, in Cape Town for McCann Leeds and Gardena.
Director: Eric Van Wyke
ProdCo: MXR Production
DOP: Christoph Tilley
EP: Veronika Emperer
Photographer: Peter Hochhauser
Asst Camera: Killian Hoch
Agency: McCann Leeds
Agency: Emily Boggs
CD: Gavin Shore
Client: Gardena
Prod Service Co: Moonlighting
Producer: Jamie Lee Moncrieff
EP: Shayne Brookstein
24/08/2026
From Kalk Bay pier to the voyage of Christopher Columbus.
Another brilliant transformation by our art department, proving once again that with the right vision, almost any location can become somewhere else.
Another beautiful film, shot in Cape Town for DIOR and the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP).
CTAOP works to advance the health, safety and wellbeing of young people in South Africa, helping the next generation thrive.
Learn more at www.charlizeoutreachafrica.org.
Director: Daniel Darmon
Brand Content Director: Thiebault Thercey-Jouvet
CTAOP Director: Ashlee George
EIC Marie Clare In’: Galia Loupan
Photographer: Lebogang Tlhako
Moonlighting Producer: Suzanne Currie
Moonlighting Prod Mgr: Wade Olckers
Moonlighting EP: Shayne Brookstein
20/08/2026
Happy Birthday to the legend that is Marcelin! 🎉
Juggler and ringmaster of the Moonlighting parking lot, principal security, safe-keeper and one of the friendliest faces around the office. We still don't know how you manage to fit so many cars into so few spaces!
Happy Birthday, Marcelin — with love, huge thanks and best wishes from your Moonlighting family. 💛
17/08/2026
5 Things To Do – The Hidden Gems Edition 💛
If you've ticked off the obvious attractions, here are a few of our favourite hidden gems...
💛 Sunset Kayaking, Sea Point Promenade: Take to the water at golden hour and, if you're lucky, you might even spot a pod of dolphins.
💛 The Constantia Greenbelts: Beautiful, shaded forest walks that feel a world away from the city. The Alphen Trail is a favourite.
💛 Tidal Pool Hopping: Dalebrook and Wooley's are two of our favourites for a refreshing swim along the False Bay coastline.
💛 Cape Point's Secret Beaches: Diaz Beach and Buffels Bay reward the adventurous with spectacular views and, more often than not, very few people.
💛 West Coast National Park: A weekend drive during spring flower season is well worth it, with game roaming amongst carpets of wildflowers.