About Mauro P.

Mauro was born in Luanda, Angola, in 1986. When he was 4 years old he moved to Portugal where he lived, studied and worked till 2014. He attended the Lusophone University of Humanities and Technology (Lisbon, Portugal) where he studied “Cinema, Video and Multimedia Communication”. Mauro also attended the professional education courses on Photographic Technique and Composition, lectured by the Portuguese Institute of Photography, and holds a Vocational Trainer Certificate (Employment and Vocational Training Institute). His professional experience and competences in the field of audiovisual services provision, covers shooting, directing and film editing for Television, Advertising and Corporate productions. Since the beginning of 2014 he lived in Angola where he works as film director freelancer. Currently Mauro is woking and living in Lisbon, Portugal.

About Antonio F.

Owner of Mozambican Production Company Mahla Filmes Lda. Got BA from Columbia College Chicago

About Emidio J.

RESUME Emidio Jozine, born in 1982 in Mozambique, Maputo. In 2004 he concluded the Visual Art School as a graphic designer and opened he’s own atelier. In 2008 he won the national prize of photography for new talents organized by the Mozambican Association of Photography, and ended with his first solo exhibition. In 2008/10 Co-Founder of the newspaper Mercados-Economia e Negócios(electronic), freelancer at Zambezi (newspaper). Jozine also was a Co-coordinator for the project Arte e Comunidade in Maciene Mozambique. Had several partnerships with artists and choreographers then he did a second Photo exhibition for the festival of contemporary dance Kinani. 2008 join the OneMinute Workshop and then become facilitator after the training in Amsterdam at the One Minute Foundation. In 2010 he was invited to direct the film “Waiting in the backyard” in Brazil, the movie won three prizes, best director, best producer and best film documentary at the ”Festival Ver e Fazer filmes”.

About Jesus S.

From Spain with 18 years of experience in film, including television programs and documentaries. Has been working in Mozambique for over six years with international press agencies and film production for NGOs. Bachelor in Audiovisual Journalism in Madrid and Masters in Digital Marketing Techniques. Has worked on documentaries and TV programs in over 30 countries.

About Nataniel M.

I'm Nataniel 30 years old, filmmaker for 8 years and I've worked on several prominent projects inside and outside Mozambique, such as Meet Mzansi in South Africa, Vidda tv in angola, Al jazeera documentary project in Mozambique, projects for Multichoice Dstv platform among other different types of projects.

About Sousa D.

Working as Director of Photography and Filmaker, he is responsible for all climate change film production for the UK Embassy in Mozambique. He filmed and edited the Temane Regional Electricity Transmission Project (TREP). He has worked on the latest UNDP films in the area of social justice, inclusion and gender. He worked as Filmaker of the films on the 5 pillars of Food and Nutrition Security in the FAO ODM 1-C project. He produced the latest film of the event "Eu Corro pela Água-WaterAid", alluding to the day of Hand Washing and awareness about the consumption of Water. He has experience in work related to marine life, was responsible for aerial and un- derwater coverage, of the study carried out by Golder Associates on the im- pacts of the new Port of Nacala, on the life of large mammals (Whales and Dolphins). Filmaker of the national campaign to raise awareness for Voting, for the Municipal Elections 2018. Extensive experience in working with Com- munity Radios, having been responsible for the video coverage of live broadcasts of Ouro Negro ao Vivo programs and radio soap operas! in the Province of Gaza (Rádio Moçambique). He created, Photographed and Filmed the Spot LET'S VOTE! (for the 2018 local elections), absorbent panties from Be Girl and Wutive University (2019). He has extensive experience in producing compelling visual content, having been invited to film and pho- tograph an expedition in real time from Mozambique to Namibia, to pro- mote tourism between the two countries. It is part of one of the largest Image Banks in the world (Gettyimage), providing images of Mozambique to be used worldwide in advertising campaigns. He is familiar with social projects, he has held several photography sessions with entities such as: Mozambikes, WWF Mozambique, Aga Khan and WaterAid

About Marize D.

I am a multi-skilled, motivated, creative, innovative, experienced media and communications professional, journalist and lecturer. I have worked in several mediums and for several broadcasting and production companies in both in South Africa and abroad. I covered a wide variety of topics. I am currently specializing in agriculture, science, tourism, lifestyle, aviation and environment. I just love visual mediums and I see video journalism and and the internet as the future. I am currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa, but I love to travel to lesser known places in the world looking for those interesting and lesser known stories about science, agriculture, tourism, environment, lifestyle and environment of not only my own country but also all other places where my work and life my take me. I can work in English, Afrikaans and German. I also understand Dutch. I have a BA (Business Communications) and a MA (Business Communications) degree.

About Mxolisi M.

I'm currently employed by one of South Africa's top news organisation as a multimedia producer (enca.com). I have vast experience in multimedia which includes producing documentaries and online visual shows. I have TV, radio & online experience.

About Daylin P.

Daylin Paul is a South African photographer based in east Asia and South Africa. He specialises in documentary photojournalism, NGO photography and travel photography. He worked as a staff photographer for the Daily Voice, Cape Argus and Cape Times newspapers in Cape Town before going freelance. His work been published and exhibited as far afield as Canada, Thailand, the United States of America and South Africa. He is currently in: South Africa and is available for assignment from January 2015

About Jonathan J.

About Griff T.

An East Africa-based Australian photographer, journalist and filmmaker with a background in film and television. Before going freelance I worked as a video journalist at the Phnom Penh Post newspaper in Cambodia shooting, producing and editing breaking news packages and in-depth features across the country. I have just moved to East Africa where I will base myself for the foreseeable future. I am currently in Burundi. I am passionate about video and photography and excited about the possibilities of combing the two to create engaging and emotive online multimedia packages. I have a Graduate Diploma in Journalism from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Creative Industries from Charles Sturt University.

About Lorraine M.

I'm Lorraine Mandinda 29 years of age based in Johannesburg. I've worked as video producer, content producer, creative producer. I'm also a presenter voice over artist.

About Yeshiel P.

I'm a Johannesburg based journalist working with photography, videography and the written word. My work has been published through local and international publications, primarily through the Associated Press, European Pressphoto Agency and Reuters. I worked for local South African publications such as The Citizen and The Sunday Times. I have also worked with various NGO's such as the UN and 350africa. I grew up in South Africa and the United Kingdom, and read literature, philosophy and psychology at university level, graduating with my Honors in neuropsychology. From there, I worked in multinational corporates for a period of two years, but found this unsatisfying. Throughout this period I had been working as a photographer as well, and began to pursue this full time. My work over the last few years has pivoted toward my interest and passion - press, investigative and documentary work.

About Richard W.

My passion is to create video content through engaging storytelling and captivating visuals. I have filmed adventure series in the wildest destinations on the African continent, short films in some of the most remote places on earth, covered events for brands like Corona and filmed in studios under controlled conditions. I understand that great content creates and maintains an audience, which helps my approach to filming and creating stories that are fresh and cutting edge.

About Ilan G.

Ilan Godfrey was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. At nineteen he moved to England to pursue his photographic profession. During this time he gained a BA (Hons) degree in Photography from the University of Westminster in London and was awarded the David Faddy Scholarship to continue his studies, receiving an MA degree in Photojournalism. He spent eleven years working between Johannesburg and London before returning to settle in South Africa in 2011 to focus on several long-term projects. One of which would evolve over two and a half years into the Legacy of the Mine. This resulted in Ilan receiving the prestigious Ernest Cole Award in 2012 to support the completion of this in-depth body of work. Legacy of the Mine was published as his first book in 2013 and was launched in conjunction with solo exhibitions across South Africa at the UCT Erma Stern Museum, Cape Town, KZNSA Gallery (KwaZulu Natal Society of Arts), Durban and the WAM Gallery (Wits Art Museum), Johannesburg. Ilan Godfrey’s current and ongoing personal photographic practice focuses on extensive issues that reflect South Africa’s constantly changing landscape, documenting the country with an in-depth, intimate and personal conscience. By conveying through long-term projects a process of exploratory narration with photography, he reveals varied aspects of societal change across the country. He works with various institutions and organisations worldwide and has been recognised locally and internationally by various photography awards, including most recently the POPCAP ’14 Prize Africa (winner, 2014) resulting in his work will be exhibited at seven major photographic festivals around the world, the Leica Oskar Barnack Award (finalist, 2014), the OPEN Photo Award in conjunction with the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (winner, 2012), the International Photography Award (honorable mention, 2009) and the Magenta Flash Forward Award (selected winner 2007 and 2008) among others. He has participated in the Toscana Photographic Masterclass in Italy (2008) and was a recipient of the Ivan Kyncl Memorial Photography Placement in London (2007). Ilan’s photographs have been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide, including the National Portrait Gallery in London, Iziko South African National Gallery in Cape Town, Wits Art Museum in Johannesburg and Musée du quai Branly in Paris. His photographs have been featured in a broad range of leading international publications

About Jesse P.

I'm a video journalist / shoot-edit based in Johannesburg, ZA. I have worked extensively across Africa for the BBC and a number of NGO's. At the BBC, I worked primarily for their business magazine shows, Talking Business Africa, In Business Africa and Africa Business Report, presented by Lerato Mbele-Roberts. I have been the shoot / edit for a number of BBC's special features such as "Working Lives: Mauritius" and "On My Street". I also work for some domestic agencies such as MNET ("Carte Blanche"), eTV ("The Devi Show") and TimesLive.

About Raees H.

Raees began his career in adverting as a creative designer, 2D animator, video & photo content editor in 2011. He relocated to Cape Town in 2015 & completed photography film making courses at various institutes and set out to gain as much industry knowledge as possible, working in house for an international marketing company, creating online product & lifestyle videos & photos. Currently based in Johannesburg & working as a freelance editor & cinematographer on TV commercials, music videos, long form brand videos & online video content. Raees has developed a creative style & eye for video & sound. He strives to develop sonic eye catching narratives that reflect and complement the projects he works on. He’s driven by socially-conscious projects which explore the narratives of his surroundings. His enthusiasm and professionalism allows him to extend and maintain his network in the industry

About James O.

James Oatway (b.1978) is an independent South African photographer. He graduated from Rhodes University with a Bachelor of Journalism degree (B.Journ) in 2000. His work revolves around themes of political and social inequality as well as people affected by conflict. He was the Chief Photographer and Picture Editor of the Sunday Times newspaper. Oatway has received various international awards including multiple Pictures of the Year International (PoYI) awards. In 2015 he was named the South African Journalist of the Year. In 2018 his Red Ants project won the prestigious Visa d’or Feature Award at the Visa Pour l’image Photojournalism Festival in Perpignan, France. On 18 April 2015, during a wave of xenophobic violence, he photographed the murder of a Mozambican migrant by South African men. His name was Emmanuel Sithole. The images of the attack sparked outrage and made international headlines. The army was deployed and mass demonstrations were held across the continent. His work has been published in The Guardian, Stern, Internazionale, Le Monde, TIME, Harper’s Magazine, Paris-Match, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The LA Times and others. Oatway works extensively in Africa. He often works with humanitarian organisations such as UNICEF, UNHCR and Médicins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). Oatway has taught documentary photography at the Market Photo Workshop in Johannesburg. He is affiliated to Panos Pictures. He has two wonderful children who he loves with his whole heart.

About Nkateko M.

I am an experienced journalist and author based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I have a keen interest in Politics, the Criminal Justice System, and Inner City Spatial Planning.

About BONGANI S.