Craig Freimond

Craig completed his drama degree at Wits University in 1988. Since then, he has worked as a writer and director in theatre, television and film. His primary work has been in comedy. In 2004, Craig wrote and directed his first feature film, the black comedy Gums & Noses, which was adapted from his play of the same name. Gums & Noses won the Apollo Film Festival award for best feature in 2004.

 

His play The King of Laughter won three Naledi awards in 2004, including best new play, best director and best supporting actor. Craig worked on several TV comedy series including the irreverent sketch show Not Quite Friday Night and the sitcom Scoop Schoombie. His most recent television work was co-creating and directing two seasons of the improvised comedy series Sorted. Sorted was nominated for an international Emmy award for comedy. In 2009, Craig wrote and directed his second feature film Jozi, a comedy about the highs and lows of a comedy writer in Johannesburg.

 

In the same year, Craig directed Death of a Colonialist by Greg Latter for the stage. The play won three Naledi awards including best production, best actor and best director. Most recently, Craig wrote and directed his third feature film, Material, a comedy drama about a young Muslim man who works in his father’s material shop but dreams of being a stand-up comedian. The film had an extremely successful theatrical run and won five 2013 SAFTA awards including best actor, best supporting actor, best director, best sound design and best film. Craig has worked on the Rhythm City writing team for the last six years as a writer and script editor. He is currently developing several new film projects.