ABOUT US

Mission Statement

TO TRAIN students, particularly from Africa and previously disadvantaged communities, in the realm of mass media that is world class and solidly ground in a Christian world view

TO PRODUCE communication pieces that are relevant, creative and excellent for mission and corporate clients.

Our GOAL is to work towards transformation of individuals, communities and nations.

We have a twofold vision: TRAINING to sculpt futures by faith, and PRODUCTION to enhance Stories told by faith.

The Media Village Board

The Chairman of our Board is Llewellyn De Jager. Board members include:
Toby Brower, Bobby Couves, Marlene Cronje, Mario Denton, John Eachus, Quinton George, SSS Khumalo, Diane Vermooten and Graham Vermooten.

Board of Reference

The Board of Reference includes: Michael Cassidy, Michael Mol and Graham Power.

Staff

At Media Village we are fortunate to have a multinational and diverse staff complement. We are defined by the people who are here, and every person is continuously being challenged in new ways. As a team we strive for excellence and effective communication. We also have interns who join us from three months to two years.

Our core team of production staff, training and base staff is steadily growing each year as we develop.

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History

The idea of being able to create communication that could cross the globe and reach the ends of the earth seemed little more than a dream to Graham and Diane Vermooten – the founders of Media Village.

Since establishing their first school (with zero equipment!), Graham,Diane and their team have built an extremely influential and successful ministry. Media Village has trained people from around the globe, many who have returned to their home countries where they have made a huge impact.

Through the vision to impact the nations of the world with a message of hope, to tell stories of transformation and to be God's messenger of peace, Media Village has indeed become a pioneer in the world of mass media. We are succeeding in fulfilling our dream.

Media Village TRAINING has trained hundreds of students from over 40 nations and equipped them with skills required to return to their nations to be salt and light in the world of media. Every day Media Village graduates go into the marketplace and expand the Kingdom of God by creating a voice that is pertinent and relevant to the issues of our time.

Media Village PRODUCTIONS has become a key player in providing a voice for the body of Christ for mission and corporate clients. Stories of transformation and Gospel proclamation regularly leave the editing suites of Media Village - destined for venues around the globe.

Going Places

This journey to impact the world with God's message grew from the simple desire to " Let the whole earth hear of the good works of the Lord." Starting with a vision and a dream, Media Village rented nothing more than a manse in Cape Town, South Africa. With no finances and very little equipment, the faith journey started in 1995. After 2 years the first move was imminent. This proved to be the season of trials and testing.

Operating from two small rooms, it seemed impossible to believe that the vision to impact the world would ever come into being. Yet another move was on the horizon.

In 1998 Media Village went into a double story residential house - this was the season of endurance. The light finally broke through in 2000 when we moved into the beautiful Innisfail Hotel. This very quickly became known as Media Village Africa. From here, students have been trained and released into ministry that God's Word has been proclaimed and that messages of inspiration have been created.

Today the walls of Media Village can no longer contain the staff, students, production and training facilities. It is once again time to move. It is once again time to dream.

Media Village has purchased property at the base of Sir Lowry's pass, Cape Town. From this strategic location (the same complex as the Global Day of Prayer and Transformation Africa) Media Village will be able to continue its story of impact and transformation.

Media Village is committed to excellence and the practical proclamation of God's love to a lost world and His plans for the transformation of cities and nations. We are ready for the next challenge.

This challenge requires renovating a production facility, and building training and residential accommodation. God is moving and Media Village is determined to stay in step. We want to continue challenging, impacting and motivating the church to be a voice that calls the nations of the world back to God.

Be a part of this movement - dare to dream with us. The best is yet to be. There are still untold stories just wanting and waiting to be told ... Together we can certainly work at "making His kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven."