About SAGE

The South African Guild of Editors is a voluntary, non-profit company which represents film and video picture editors, assistant editors and sound editors. Since it was founded in 1994, SAGE has become a recognised player in the Film and Television industry.

What does SAGE do?

SAGE aims to promote the art of editing. We represent post-production professionals' interests at industry and government levels. We facilitate masterclasses, workshops, internships — and we host screenings and social events. We also offer a standard rate card, a pre-employment checklist and a job offer reporter. 

SAGE Acronym

The SAGE acronym, S.A.G.E., indicates peer recognition of excellence in a field. It is the highest honour that SAGE can bestow on an editor. 

There is an annual application call out for SAGE members who wish to apply for the use of the acronym.

SAGE Constitution

SAGE is governed by a constitution. It guides the objectives and operations of the guild. The last time the constitution was ammended was in 2012.

As an Non-Profit Company SAGE is governed by the SAGE constitution