OUR
DIRECTORS
Thina Zibi is passionate about storytelling. A city-lover with roots in rural Transkei, Thina trained as an art director at AAA School of advertising but really believes her learning comes from the art of people watching, spending hours between coffee shops and dingy dance floors in downtown Johannesburg. What sets her apart is Thina's creative flare, emotive approach, a touch of humour, and her ability to meaningfully merge all the beautiful things she loves about people: how we laugh with our entire bodies, eat with our hands, open bottle caps with our teeth, and the words we make up to find one another across language barriers.
Johnny has over two decades experience in the Advertising and Film Industry, working on five continents as a Cannes Award-winning Commercials Director and Copywriter. He was a Finalist in Jameson First Shot screenwriting contest and a Quarter-Finalist in Nicoll Fellowship.
Lauren's journey in the film industry began in 2013, starting as an editor and script supervisor before transitioning into directing, where she continues to excel and inspire. She is a passionate storyteller who thrives on both telling and hearing stories. As a filmmaker, she values the importance of both funny and inspiring narratives, believing that they offer an escape from reality and inspire personal growth.
Writer, filmmaker, digital artist, Wandile Xaba is a BA in Film and Television Graduate from the University of the Witswatersand. Since then she has honed her skills doing visual research, writing, designing layouts, filmmaking, photography and digital printmaking.
From the town of Mahikeng, Robin de Jager discovered his love for urban subculture, music and the power of concept during his Fine Arts studies at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Immersed in this dynamic academic environment, he not only nurtured his artistic expression but also delved into the complexities of identity politics, refining his discerning artistic vision.
Xolelwa’s short films have garnered international recognition, being nominated for Awards at Film Festivals such as Film Africa in London, Thessaloniki LGBTQ Festival in Greece and the Baltimore International Black Film Festival. "Into Infinity", a film he produced and is currently on Showmax , premiered at Africa’s first Comic Con festival and went on to be selected at the Durban International Film Festival 2019.
Lusanda's favourite aspect about being a director is identifying beautiful moments through the lens and especially through performance. These nuances are what makes her films come alive on screen. Her strength as a performance director stems from her love for people, especially women and children, with an aim to make them look beautiful.
An award-winning filmmaker and director. Photographer, Ken Kamara, is a dedicated husband and father to a character of a daughter and a go getter of a son. As a global citizen, he has captured intrepid and deeply moving stories on film wherever his commissions and travels have taken him.
Passionate about the art of storytelling through film, Slick is a dynamic and innovative film director who specialises in crafting captivating branded content striving to create engaging narratives that resonate with audiences and leave a lasting impact. He has worked with prominent brands and agencies, translating their concepts into visually stunning stories.
Que cut his teeth into the industry through directing Television Drama’s, Storytelling and Performance is this lads forte. He got the opportunity to direct his first TV Drama whilst completing his final year of studies and since then has gone on to direct numerous television shows.