About SAGE

The South African Guild of Editors is a voluntary, non-profit company that 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 Exec 2025

SAGE is run by executive committee consisting of volunteers, who are full time professionals themselves.

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

SA VFX Editors Workshop 2022

NETFLIX & TEMPO, through its associate SAGE, are joining forces to offer the first VFX editor course of its kind in South Africa. This course is aimed at those who want to make a career as a VFX editor.