Rapid Blue (Pty) Ltd

RAPID BLUE is a trendsetting and independent production company with a flawless track record, across a diverse range of broadcast genres.
Founded in 1993 by Duncan & Kee-Leen Irvine - still the Managing Directors & Executive Producers - the company boasts an impeccable reputation and impressive list of local & international awards, most notably an Emmy.

Having successfully produced in excess of 8000 hours of television over the years, Rapid Blue is skilled at conceptualising and developing original concepts with excellent results.
We are equally in our element when already compelling breakout formats can be amplified to become African success stories.

Rapid Blue operates from offices In Johannesburg, Lagos and New York.
Authentically BEE since its inception in 1993, Rapid Blue is 60% Black-female owned and all equity holders are employees. Development and Skills Transfer is part of our ethos and we have trained more than 200 newcomers to the industry over the last few years.













































INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL ACCLAIM
Emmy Award: Lion’s Trail (Documentary)
Promax New York Various up until 2003 for M-Net Promos
Promax SA Various up until 2009 for Supersport Promos
Golden Horn Award 2006: Best Game Show – Weakest Link
Golden Horn Award 2007: Best Game Show – Crazy Games
Golden Horn Award 2007: Best Variety Show – Strictly Come Dancing
Golden Horn Award 2008: Best Game Show – Crazy Games
Golden Horn Award 2009: Best Variety Show – Strictly Come Dancing
Golden Horn Award 2010: Best Variety Show – Strictly Come Dancing