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Young David movie Sunrise Animation Studios

Young David movie

South African talent shines on the global stage

The highly anticipated animated film DAVID is set to hit cinemas on 19 December 2025, and at the heart of its creation is Sunrise Animation Studios, one of South Africa’s leading animation houses. Produced by Slingshot Productions and distributed by Angel Studios, DAVID tells the inspiring story of a young shepherd who faces giants and empires with nothing but courage, faith and a sling.

Crafted with world-class talent right here in South Africa, DAVID showcases Sunrise’s artistic excellence and commitment to storytelling that resonates across cultures.
At Modena Media & Entertainment, we’re proud to support Sunrise Animation Studios as a valued client, providing the technology and creative solutions that help bring extraordinary stories like DAVID to life.

Read more about the David movie by local talent, Sunrise Animation Studios.

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AI is transforming education

Modena Media & Entertainment is a certified reseller in Education

Download an article on how AI is transforming Education

AI tools keep changing the education landscape, giving leaders and faculty opportunities to make positive changes throughout the system. Engaging with the fast-paced world of technology can be both exhilarating and dauntingfor universities. AI tools arewriting essays and solving science and math problems, anduniversities are witnessing their transformative power firsthand. The current consensus is that knowledge workers won’t necessarily be replaced by AI, but these workers will be replaced by those who understand how to use tools like AI to create, produce, andshape ideas ethically*. Addressing AI in education is therefore crucial for realizing key opportunities, mitigating risks, and managing unintended consequences.

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Mastering Autodesk 3ds Max 

Mastering Autodesk 3ds Max

Are you ready to take your 3D design skills to the next level? Look no further than Modena’s Autodesk 3ds Max fundamentals course. Whether you’re a newcomer to the world of 3D modelling or an experienced user seeking to expand your capabilities, this comprehensive training program is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the Architecture, Interior Design, and Civil Engineering industries.
Autodesk 3ds Max is a powerful software tool used by professionals worldwide to create stunning 3D animations, models, games, and images. With its wide range of features and functionalities, mastering 3ds Max opens up endless possibilities for bringing your creative visions to life.
Our fundamentals course provides a thorough introduction to the Autodesk 3ds Max software, ensuring that both new users and self-taught individuals can make the most of this sophisticated application. Over the span of four days, you’ll delve into essential topics such as modelling, texturing, lighting, and rendering, gaining hands-on experience through real-world tasks commonly encountered in professional settings.
While this course focuses primarily on applications in Architecture, Interior Design, and Civil Engineering, the skills you acquire are transferable across various industries, including media and entertainment, gaming, and product design.
One of the key benefits of training with Modena is the opportunity to earn industry-recognised certifications. Upon completion of the course, you’ll have the option to take the Autodesk Certified Professional Exam or the Autodesk Certified User Exam, further validating your expertise and enhancing your career prospects.
Whether you’re an aspiring designer, a seasoned architect, or a creative professional looking to expand your skill set, Modena’s Autodesk 3ds Max fundamentals course is tailored to meet your needs. With experienced instructors, practical exercises, and a supportive learning environment, we’re committed to helping you unlock your full potential and achieve your goals in the exciting world of 3D design.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your skills and join the ranks of industry-leading professionals. Enrol in Modena’s Autodesk 3ds Max fundamentals course today and embark on a journey towards unlimited creativity and innovation.

Get authorised Autodesk training from Modena Training Centres

Modena Training Centres are fully accredited as Autodesk Authorised Training Centres (ATCs) and offer the best level of training available in Southern Africa. Click here to see available training for 3DS Max

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CTIAF Competition winners

CTIAF winner Gavin Wynford

Artwork by Gavin Wynford

Cape Town International Animation Festival

Competition winner

This was the Winning entry by Gavin Wynford

Artists were asked to reimagine the Cape Town international Animation Festival ident using characters from past themes using Autodesk Software. Gavin Wynford was the Unanimous winner with all 7 judges selecting his entry. Thank you to our competition sponsors – Modena Media & Entertainment and Autodesk.
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Pay for Use Rental

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Pay for Use Rental

This involves a rental structure in line with the warranty of the device consisting of regular refresh cycles. The rental structure is 36 months, 48 months and 6 months.
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Rent to Own

Clients can opt to obtain ownership of the equipment at the end of the rental term

Benefits of Rentals VS Cash

  • Lifecycle management ensures that its IT base is always up to date.
  • Enhances a continuous replacement cycle with a predictable cash flow
  • Lenovo Financial Services takes care of the disposal and reverse logistics of outdated equipment at the end of the rental term.
  • Contract and Asset Management Portal keeps an up to date asset register
  • Improved ratios (ROI and ROA)
  • Fixed funding ensures budget predictability
  • Out of warranty and maintenance costs reduced
  • We manage obsolete equipment throughout the asset life cycle in an environmentally and socially responsible manner
  • End of Term
  • To ensure an efficient process and experience at the end of the term our logistics and end of term teams will contact your organisation 180 days before the contract expires to discuss and plan the returning proces

Sale and Leaseback

A Sale and Leaseback transaction can be done on an asset base for assets up to 3 years old. This will provide a cash injection to your organisation equal to the net book value of the balance sheet assets. The cash generated by this transaction can be utilised for the remaining rentals or other areas of the organisation. This leads to standardization and control over the asset register.

Insurance

Equipment that is financed have the option of adding insurance using Modena M & E Financial Services. Your organisation will benefit from no excess insurance, Lenovo Financial Services will take care of the administration, fixed payments included in the rental as well as the benefit of all risks cover. If equipment gets damaged, destroyed or stolen

Tracking Tool

In addition to regulatory requirements and sound governance, the quest for measuring and managing profitability demands accurate tracking of IT assets and their performance. The tracking tool tracks IT assets over the internet and network, links contract and financial information to assets, tracks warranty information, user friendly, customised to your organisation’s unique requirements, broad range of deployment strategies and affordable as R10 per device per month.

Contract and Asset Management Portal

Our all in one solution provides all contractual information per the rental contract to form a more informed asset base. The enquiry system provides details of all signed rental schedules, inception dates, expiry dates, cost centres and locations, serial numbers and settled assets. This allows your organisation access to all details around rental contracts.

Short Term Rentals

A problem that many large organisations face is that they don’t have a viable solution for short term IT hardware needs; and continuously use long term IT hardware that is bought or rented on a long-term basis for these needs. Lenovo Financial Services Short term rentals of Lenovo equipment can be rented from one day up to a period of a year, depending on needs and requirements.

Short Term Rentals

A problem that many large organisations face is that they don’t have a viable solution for short term IT hardware needs; and continuously use long term IT hardware that is bought or rented on a long-term basis for these needs. Lenovo Financial Services Short term rentals of Lenovo equipment can be rented from one day up to a period of a year, depending on needs and requirements.

Data destruction and Compliance with the POPI Act

We will assist with data removal and destruction requirements in line with the POPI Act. Should we receive redundant equipment, items will be tracked based on serial number and any identifying marks which associate a piece of equipment will be removed. Equipment will then be formatted using military spec data removal drive formatting. Our data destruction option also provides for HDD or SSD being removed from the device and the actual spinning platter or solid state memory being physically destroyed. An ISO 14000 certificate can be provided. The remnants will then be recycled in an ecologically friendly way.

Responsible recycling

Modena M&E commitment to the environment has made it that much easier for institutions around the world to commit to responsible recycling. By renting with Lenovo, you can be assured that your old and redundant equipment will be disposed of in a manner which is considerate of the environment. A compliance certificate can be provided once all recycling requirements have been met.
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Artist of the month – Peter Viljoen

April Artist of the month

Peter Viljoen

Our April artist of the month is Peter Viljoen I love creating characters and seeing them come to life in animation. My new passion is creating characters for 3D Printing and hope to bring my ideas into reality. I worked as a junior modeler on a half hour movie titled “Stickman” that premiered in London on 25 December 2015. After completing my initial contract I moved over to Triggerfish’s game department who were currently working on a project for Disney. Here I did modeling and Animation. This work however is not open to the public.
While at the Animation School in Cape Town I spent my time learning as much as I could about all the different aspects of Animation. I especially enjoyed modeling but my passion is still animation itself. I also spent my free time attending life drawing classes. In my third year I directed my groups short film “Aeternum” which went on to win the Gold medal for “Best Student Short Film” at the New York Festival.
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