The Journey is the Reward: A Decade of World-Class Stories
Every film starts with a conversation. A shared vision. A trust placed in us by a partner to tell their story. For us, the journey of collaboration has always been the real reward.
But as we step into a new era for Sledgehammer Studio, we’ve been reflecting on that journey. And we realise that the international awards our films have received are more than just accolades; they are the proof that when we partner with brands to tell authentic, human stories, that work resonates on a world-class level.
Our journey has taken our stories to the most demanding global stages. In Poland, our film Chasing Lines took home not only a 1st Prize but the coveted GRAND PRIX TOURISM at FILMAT. In New York, that same film earned a Gold Medal at the New York Festivals TV & Films Awards , a benchmark for creative excellence worldwide.
This global recognition continued across Europe. Our work has been celebrated on the prestigious CIFFT Circuit , and has earned honours at the Amorgos Tourism Film Festival in Greece, the Terres Travel Festival in Spain, and the Art & Tur International Tourism Film Festival in Portugal. Our work has also been featured at Golden City Gate in Berlin, one of the world's leading tourism film festivals.
In Cannes, our film Chasing Lines was honoured with the prestigious Silver Dolphin at the Corporate Media & TV Awards.
And right here at home, at the International Tourism Film Festival Africa, we’ve been honoured with both Gold and Silver awards, a testament to our deep connection to the stories of this continent.
Each of these awards belongs as much to our partners, like Cape Town Tourism , Wesgro , and Vergelegen, as they do to us. They are a testament to a shared belief in the power of authentic storytelling.
This decade-long journey, proven on the world stage, is the foundation of everything we do. It is the proof behind the first half of our Smart Film philosophy: that we are masters of creating content that is deeply human-lovable.
And now, we've combined that art with a new science: making films that are also machine-readable.
Our award-winning past isn't a trophy case; it's our launchpad. It’s the reason we can confidently lead the charge into the future, ensuring the world's most powerful stories are also the most visible.
