Daniela Klee
Music Composer
“When the world becomes a massive mess with nobody at the helm, it’s time for artists to make their mark” - Joni Mitchell
In a world in which war and peace often collide, music has been a binding force, bringing people of different cultures and beliefs together.
Having had her own passion for music spark at a young age, Daniela’s interest and curiosity for music has developed into a deep love and admiration for the work of past and present composers. Her fascination for film scores has been a huge contribution toward this development. Having been inspired by composers such as Thomas Newman, Christopher Tin, and Eric Whitacre, she hopes to continue to create music which will inspire those around her.
Having had the privilege of being a member in the award winning ‘Kwa-zulu Natal Midlands Youth Choir’ and having learnt many instruments over the years, in her final year of studying her undergraduate degree for music composition, her goal is to learn as much as possible, by attending online international summer school workshops as well as interning with companies. She hopes to continue learning over the years in order to step into the industry with a solid base of knowledge and skills.
Mangaliso B. Ngwane
Cinematographer & VFX
As a kid he always had a fascination with how? And Why? We humans behave the way we do. In Umtata High School he conducted research with his friends for science week in Grade 11 2014 that focused on the physiological effects of music on humans. From those findings his interest in multimedia (the leading cause of subconscious programming) was birthed starting with the skill of storytelling through Music to sound Design then in the process of learning stills photography was captivated by Motion Picture and now is currently in final year pursuing a degree in BA motion picture medium (Cinematography) at AFDA. In the process he has directed and edited 2 virtual choirs of more than 180 individuals from more than 10 countries. “You plant a thought, you reap an action, you plant an action, you reap a habit. You plant a habit, you reap a character. You plant a character, you reap your destiny”. To move through life one needs to “Begin with an end in mind” and it is because of that understanding he wants to use his accumulated knowledge to influence the thought process through film so your one's destiny is a desirable outcome.
A true embodiment of the words of selfless, comedic and energetic. Thato Gwangwa is a multilingual and courageous filmmaker born in Johannesburg, South Africa. She is currently practicing her passion in Character Design and Styling at AFDA. Growing up Thato was an introverted individual, playing the piano allowed her to express her feelings through art. She takes pleasure in learning about different individuals and different cultures. She continues to affirm herself through art, music and sports. Thato Gwangwa believes that you should follow your passion, follow your dreams and most of all follow your heart because at the end of the day your happiness comes first.
Ketsala Makuku born and raised in Botswana, is an artist trying to grasp as much skills as he can in the film industry. He believes he is good at using his hands and is looking forward to work on more projects in film to help him gain more experience.
Thato Gwangwa
Costume Makeup & Stylist
Ketsala Maluku
Production Design
Thandolwethu Mfeka
Actress
Thandolwethu Mfeka, 20 years old, was born and raised in Cape Town. A fluent, diligent thespian who diffuses humanity, willingness, and sociability.
She embraces a deep appreciation for art, music, literature, and all the phenomena of performing.
Throughout high school, she has been involved in glee, annual musical/theatrical productions, singing, and modeling competitions.
She quotes, “It was always about being on stage in front of an audience, living my best life!”.
