Enlightening Stories. Cinematic Impact. Sanktuary FILMS

Sanktuary Films is a South African production company led by award-winning filmmaker Jordy Sank. We are passionate about crafting compelling human stories and social impact narratives with heart and cinematic impact.

YDA 2022 Silver
SSF 2024 Aud choice
SSF 2022 Best Short
Saftas 2022 Best Edit
Saftas 2022 Best Doc
Saftas 2022 Best Cine
JFF 2021 Best Director
DIFF 2021 Best doc
CFC 2025 Selection
ASFF 2022 Best Artist Film
AJFF 2021 Aud Choice Best Doc
AHRFF 2021 Best Doc
2025 showreel

FEATURE FILMS.

SHORT FILMS.

NARRATIVE.

DOCUMENTARY.

COMMERCIALS.

FEATURED IN

"SEEK THIS FILM OUT."

I AM HERE

BENJAMIN FRAN
FILM THREAT

"The filmmakers masterfully balance sweetness and darkness...an example of how to say a lot without saying anything."

Leemtes en Leegheid (A void)

Alan Ng
FILM THREAT

“POIGNANT AND UNFORGETTABLE.”

I AM HERE

JEFFERY LYONS
WCBS/LYONS DEN RADIO

"Poignant and perfectly captures her acceptance and strength."

Volle Bors (BARE)

Joel Ontong
NEWS24

"BEAUTIFUL AND
INSPIRINGLY HOPEFUL.”

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NEIL TURITZ
SIZ WORLD REVIEWS

"A delightful mix of comedy, grief and road trip antics."

Die Kwiksilwers (The Quicksilvers)

Joel Ontong
NEWS24