South African born, Johannesburg native Zwelethu is a powerful new original African voice, Zwelethu’s multiple international award-winning short film ‘The Hangman’ won him the ‘Best Foreign Film’ at the Oscar Qualifying LA International Short Film festival and picked up multiple awards across the world.
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A highly sought-after commercial director and managing partner of Egg Films in South Africa. Zwelethu’s quick success in a relatively short time is testament to his highly original visual and emotional storytelling style. Zwelethu was named in ‘The Mail & Guardian’ newspaper as a top 200 Young South African to celebrate. His film ‘Vuka’ for South African Breweries has recently won him numerous international awards, a One Show Award, and a Cannes Lions Shortlist.
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Zwelethu’s most recent achievement is winning two Spike Awards in Asia for his Vicks ‘Lizo' film.