Finding Optel
Aug 21, 2025 · 1h 20m
Director
Mikayla Joy Brown, Jesse BrownOverview
16-year-old amateur detective, Claire Abrahams, finds her neighbourhood’s lost things. When the neighbourhood’s beloved dog Optel goes missing, Claire is determined to track her down. This search unexpectedly opens old wounds when Claire finds clues relating to her older brother, Jonah, who disappeared nine years ago. Through bizarre encounters and quirky neighbours, the two cases intertwine. Claire’s father, John, fears that she is putting herself in danger. He attempts to hinder her investigations, but she remains undaunted. Claire must journey through grief and hope to find Optel and uncover the truth behind Jonah’s disappearance.
Cast of Finding Optel
Mikayla Joy BrownClaire Abrahams
Oscar PetersenJohn Abrahams
Zenobia KloppersAuntie Doreen
Rodney GoliathDinges - Jonathan Junior
Maurice CarpedeGrant Jacobs
Omar AdamsUncle Henry
Euodia SamsonMej Goslet
Liande ValentynShamiema
Liza ScholtzRose Abrahams
Quanita AdamsMidwife
Sherman PharoMr. Williams
Hein De VriesSakkies
Elton LandrewSlang - Seth Solomons
Lamiyah BarnardYoung Claire
Caleb HardenbergYoung Jonah
Nequin PetroJonah Abrahams- Benito VergotineEen Oog
- Jadon BooysenTristan
- Farren LateganMandy
Crew of Finding Optel
- Mikayla Joy BrownDirector, Screenplay, Script
Jesse BrownDirector- Sarah BlanchardProducer
- Quanita AdamsExecutive Producer
- Wikus du ToitExecutive Producer
Dominique JossieExecutive Producer- Marc JuryExecutive Producer
- Nomsa PhilisoExecutive Producer
- Scharl van der MerweExecutive Producer
- Nicola van NiekerkExecutive Producer
- Luaan HongExecutive Producer
- Paul GuyeuDirector of Photography
- Madelé VermaakEditor
- Sumaya WicombProduction Design
- Marianne de KlerkCommissioning Editor
- Ayesha KhatiebCostume Designer
- Stephen van der MerweGaffer, Chief Lighting Technician
- Alex MayColorist, Visual Effects, Online Editor
- Tiffany MatthewsProperty Master
- Abigail DavidsMakeup & Hair Assistant
About Finding Optel
What is Finding Optel about?
16-year-old amateur detective, Claire Abrahams, finds her neighbourhood’s lost things. When the neighbourhood’s beloved dog Optel goes missing, Claire is determined to track her down. This search unexpectedly opens old wounds when Claire finds clues relating to her older brother, Jonah, who disappeared nine years ago. Through bizarre encounters and quirky neighbours, the two cases intertwine…
When was Finding Optel released?
Finding Optel was released on August 21, 2025.
How long is Finding Optel?
Finding Optel runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
Who directed Finding Optel?
Finding Optel was directed by Mikayla Joy Brown and Jesse Brown.
Who is in the cast of Finding Optel?
The cast of Finding Optel includes Mikayla Joy Brown (Claire Abrahams), Oscar Petersen (John Abrahams), Zenobia Kloppers (Auntie Doreen), Rodney Goliath (Dinges - Jonathan Junior) and Maurice Carpede (Grant Jacobs).