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HERE'S WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW...
I approach every project with a learner’s heart and a leader’s eye. With a background in Film, TV, and Digital Media - you’ll discover my dynamic narrative development skills, bold direction, and a collaborative spirit which strives to tell stories that matter, in order to elevate African voices through Arts & Culture.
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⋆ FILMOGRAPHY ............... by MBALENHLE M. LANGA ⋆
Gazi Lami | #Trailer
Gazi Lami (Blood Relatives) is a Period Drama following the journey of a jealous young - Thabisa Zwane, driven by her hunger for power with desires of being the one and only Queen of the Elangeni Kraal in Bhavumula. Thabisa, must now face her lifelong rival - Nobantu Zwane, Thabisa's half-sister and the current first wife of Prince Bhekizizwe KaGatsha KaNdaba.
The sister's face-off in a traditional stick-fighting duel; the winner being Queen while the loser bites the dust.
Letsubutsubu la Lerato | #Trailer
Letsubutsubu la Lerato (Hurricane of Love) is an Experimental Romantic Drama following a young - Mollo, from Tsakane, Johannesburg, as he prepares to paint the town red with 'the boys' while his doubtful girlfriend Dipuo takes matters into her own hands, luring Mollo closer to her web of subconsciousness.
The young couple dance in a mental tug-of-war; both wanting to win while their trust is put on trial.
Letsubutsubu la Lerato | #BTS
⋆ DIRECTOR ................... Mbalenhle M. Langa
⋆ PRODUCER ................. Boitumelo Papi
⋆ WRITER ......................... Mbalenhle M. Langa
⋆ CO-WRITER ............... Noluthando Mnguni
⋆ DOP. ............................... Dituma Rakumakoe
⋆ SOUND. ........................ Mpho Lopes
Isibaya | #TheMabuyiRescue
⋆ SCRIPTWRITER & WRITING ASSISTANT ............... Mbalenhle M. Langa
⋆ PRODUCTION .................................................................... "Bomb Productions"
⋆ CLIENT ................................................................................... DSTV | "Mzansi Magic"
Edgars | #DoDenim
⋆ CREATIVE STRATEGIST & RESEARCHER ............... Mbalenhle M. Langa
⋆ PRODUCTION .................................................................... "Bomb Commercials"
⋆ CLIENT .................................................................................... Edgars
Simba | #MaphaTogether
⋆ CREATIVE STRATEGIST & RESEARCHER ............... Mbalenhle M. Langa
⋆ PRODUCTION .................................................................... "Bomb Commercials"
⋆ CLIENT .................................................................................... Simba
ISIPHETHO-Destiny | #JourneyOfHealingRentFree
⋆ STORYLINER, SCRIPTWRITER & WRITING ASSISTANT ............... Mbalenhle M. Langa
⋆ PRODUCTION ................................................................................................. "Black Brain Pictures"
⋆ CLIENT ................................................................................................................ e.tv
⋆ Noteworthy Achievements ⋆
- e.tv & BLACK BRAIN PICTURES ............... “ISIPHETHO-DESTINY” #TV
- MZANSI MAGIC & THE BOMB SHELTER ............... “ISIBAYA” #TV
- EDGARS & THE BOMB SHELTER ............... #DoDenimTVC
- SIMBA x THE BOMB SHELTER ............... #MaphaTogetherTVC
- Cinema Nouveau ............... "GAZI LAMI" #Film
She who doesn’t know one thing; knows another
Based on the AfricanProverb
⋆ MBALENHLE M. Talent Timeline ⋆
2011 - 2015 [High School] Marist Brothers Linmeyer
2011 - 2015 [High School] Marist Brothers Linmeyer
2011 - 2015 [High School] Marist Brothers Linmeyer
- Theatre Performing
- Dramatic Arts Theory
- Dramatic Arts Practical
- Eisteddford Distinctions
- Matriculated with Certificates for Most Improved Learner, Drama Distinction, Girls Basketball First Team Captain, Music Group (Choir) Captain, Spirit Portfolio (Cheerleading) Captain and Multi Award Winner.
- Talent Show 1st Place (x3 consecutive years)
2016 | [Varsity] AFDA First Year
2011 - 2015 [High School] Marist Brothers Linmeyer
2011 - 2015 [High School] Marist Brothers Linmeyer
- Animation
- Costume, Make-Up & Styling
- Music Performance
- Production Design
- Screen Acting
- Script Writing
2017 - 2018 | [Varsity] AFDA Second & Third Year
2017 - 2018 | [Varsity] AFDA Second & Third Year
2017 - 2018 | [Varsity] AFDA Second & Third Year
- Film Writing & Directing double major
- Chicken Licken's Pharoah Ad. Actress [2017]
- M-Net's "Hawe Ma!" Actress [2018]
- Graduation Film screened at Rosebank's Cinema Nouveau [2018]
2019 - Today | Post Graduating
2017 - 2018 | [Varsity] AFDA Second & Third Year
2017 - 2018 | [Varsity] AFDA Second & Third Year
- Black Brain Pictures ................. Telenovela Writer
- Canvus Productions ............... Head Writer
- The BOMB! Shelter .................... Telenovela Writer
- The African Motion Picture Company ........... Creative Strategist
- BOMB! Commercials ............... Creative Strategist & Researcher