Modern Times

Modern Times

tv digital media

Tel: +27 71 008 9851
Johannesburg, South Africa

Modern Times has been in existence since 1989.

We are a multi-faceted full digital service and production house, with a reputation for producing high quality products.

Contact: philip@modern.co.za

Showreels

Activations

Activations

Feature Films

In 2005 we produced the trailer and a companion film The Making of Tsotsi, for the Oscar-winning movie Tsotsi.

Modern Times produces features in its own right.

2023 – Modern Times is currently in post production on two feature length documentaries – The Mark Shuttleworth Story and a film on Elon Musk. We have scripts in development and continue to carry out work supporting film makers.

If you are interested in pursuing a script idea with us, please contact us to submit your proposal.

Who’s Who

Who’s Who

Philip Shields

Director Interactive Platforms
BSc (Hons) Pure Mathematics (1st class)
MSc Software Engineering

Philip Shields is involved in all stages of our productions and runs Modern Times Interactive Platforms.

Sophia Phirippides

Producer / Director
Vodacom Awards 2015 commended “Sophia Phirippides of Modern Times for her body of work, especially her reporting on Finding Leigh”.
Sophia Phirippides worked for 10 years in the feature film industry, transitioning to TV in 1996.

Alexia Phirippides

Editor / Branding

Alexia has edited music videos, Carte Blanche inserts and corporate promos. She is also a brand management and creative concepts expert.

Sophia Phirippides

Producer / Director

Vodacom Awards 2015 commended “Sophia Phirippides of Modern Times for her body of work, especially her reporting on Finding Leigh”.
Sophia Phirippides worked for 10 years in the feature film industry, transitioning to TV in 1996.

Philip Shields

Director Interactive Platforms

BSc (Hons) Pure Mathematics (1st class)
MSc Software Engineering

Philip Shields is involved in all stages of our productions and runs Modern Times Interactive Platforms.

Alexia Phirippides

Editor / Branding

Alexia has edited music videos, Carte Blanche inserts and corporate promos. She is also a brand management and creative concepts expert.

Sophia Phirippides

Sophia Phirippides

Sophia Phirippides
Producer / Director

Most recently Sophia directed and produced Finding Leigh, a Fox Crime documentary and two other full length documentaries Burden of Truth and All About Reeva.
Other work includes Carte Blanche stories (regular producer since 1996), eTV stories, SABC shorts, directing and executive producing series.
Vodacom Awards 2018 commended “Sophia Phirippides for her entry on the very topical issue of land invasions”.
Sophia Phirippides past awards include: 2 CNN African Journalist of the Year category awards, a silver Avanti, Vodacom Journalist of the Year category award, Telkom ICT Journalist of the Year television award and 2 Citadel Words on Money Awards.

In Remembrance of Derek Watts [1948-2023]

“Derek will forever be etched in my heart and journey through life. I started as a newbie at Carte Blanche 23 years ago,” said Carte Blanche veteran producer Sophia Phirippides.

“I went on my first overseas trip with him to cover the Mark Shuttleworth’s First African in Space story. He cured my fear of flying and the adventures never ceased.

“I have learned so much from him through the years, he was a very tall pillar of strength and inspiration and a friend to whomever he met. A giant in television, a colleague and friend I will miss deeply.”

Modern Times 1989 – 2023