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Kastarine Kgola is a Documentary Director and Editor with a passion for social justice stories. 

Instagram @rine_kgola
Facebook Rine Neo Kgola
Twitter @kastarine_kgola



Liyema Xotyeni is a rising screenwriter, director and actress. She is interested in the exploration and intricacies of the human condition and their reactions through the lens of genre, and sussing out truths within: no matter how light or dark it can be. 

Instagram @lee_julwe
Twitter @LiyemaJX



Tienkie Albertyn is a retired nurse who became interested in screenwriting some years ago,  when she wanted to document the time she spent in Mozambique, as a missionary nurse, during the civil war. Tienkie has also joined The Writers’ Guild of South Africa as a candidate member.

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Nonceba "Ntombie" Luthuli was born in Mt. Fletcher in the Eastern Cape. She holds a diploma in General Nursing Science and is mostly interested in directing films.

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Instagram @Reina.Negra_



Lwando Faku is a certified agile team coach, facilitator and trainer. He enjoys coaching individuals and teams to reach higher performance and potential using continuous improvement frameworks. He has always had a passion for filmmaking and has a keen interest in film production, directing and screenwriting.

Website wwww.lwandofaku.com 



Suhail Kapdi is a UCT postgrad student currently doing their Masters in Gender and Transformation, however in their spare time they enjoy filmmaking, especially screenwriting and cinematography. Through these areas, they wish to explore and create subversive South African queer and trans narratives, and how filmmaking can be used as a means of transforming society.

Instagram assignedmilfatbirth
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Sisanda Henda believes that she is here to add to an already impactful industry. Her interest lies in screenwriting as well as directing. She hopes to create stories that help all of us better connect to each other.



Lona Sipika is ambitious, dynamic and versatile. She works as a background artist on different casting agencies and is currently a photographer. Lona has done a short course in Photography and Videography as well as a programme through Manenberg Film School. She would like to start her career behind the scenes, working on set.

Facebook Lona Sipika
Instagram @lonabathandiwe



Max Fouchee is a non-binary queer photographer and aspiring filmmaker with a special interest in cinematography. Their specialty is taking authentic and candid photos for brands who identify as different from the rest and who are trying to make a difference.

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AbuBakr Da Costa is a passionate film lover and a deaf, aspiring film director.

Instagram @abubakrdacosta
TikTok @abubakrdc



Sa'id Suma is passionate in creating organic stories that take shape over the course of the production process. He has a keen interest in editing, but through Free Film School has had the opportunity to write and direct his own original scripts.

Twitter @auxheatwes
Instagram @auxheatwes



Nozuko Madokwe is an interdisciplinary, abstract expressionist artist. She aims to produce an experimental film that can explore history as memory, a state of humanity and spiritual urgency.

Instagram @nobhobwire_4
Press Zeitz Mocaa, ‘home is where the art is’



Tefelo Sekgarameco is a missionary/filmmaker/writer. He enjoys making documentaries & short films.

Facebook Tefelo Sekgarameco
Instagram @jesus_saves_john3sixteen



Joy Hill is an impressive ideator in the creative world, designing the sets & costumes for a range of projects. She was also a juror for the 2022 Encounters Film Festival.





Free Film School is a film and arts education programme, that provides alternative, accessible and Africa-centric skills-sharing between established and aspiring filmmakers, writers, artists and activists in South Africa.

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