I'm Mikale Barry, an experienced but emerging professional filmmaker who has produced, directed and edited numerous film projects. I also manage my own film production company, InMotion Media & Arts Projects since 2015. My work spans telenovelas, short films, documentaries, and educational media. I thrive on collaborative leadership and delivering stories with authenticity and impact.

Mikale Barry

I'm Mikale Barry, an experienced but emerging professional filmmaker who has produced, directed and edited numerous film projects. I also manage my own film production company, InMotion Media & Arts Projects since 2015. My work spans telenovelas, short films, documentaries, and educational media. I thrive on collaborative leadership and delivering stories with authenticity and impact.

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I’m Mikale Barry, an experienced but emerging professional filmmaker who has produced, directed and edited numerous film projects. I also manage my own film production company, InMotion Media & Arts Projects since 2015.

My work spans telenovelas, short films, documentaries, and educational media. I thrive on collaborative leadership and delivering stories with authenticity and impact.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head Producer at DigiTV South Africa
January 1, 2019 - Present
Online internet-based TV channel providing video content for schools across the country. Responsible for managing a small team of YES program interns and guiding them on the production of video content for the channel.
Multimedia Journalist at SowetanOnline
January 1, 2007 - Present
Produced video news stories; researched story ideas and pitched them to the Editor; filmed and edited these stories and posted them onto the website. Also responsible for taking photos and writing accompanying stories.
Film Educator at Jeddah Knowledge School
January 1, 2022 - Present
Educating high school students about film and video production.
Media Facilitator / Lecturer at MSC College
January 1, 2007 - Present
Providing educative outcomes for media students in radio and video production.
Volunteer Media Coordinator at FIFA World Cup / Nelson Mandela Municipality
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Managed online media content and producing written copy for the special 2010 FIFA World Cup project.
Producer at Khaya (Freelance)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Produced the short film Khaya (2021).
Editor at INXHEBA (Freelance)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Edited documentary Inxheba (2022).
Scriptwriter / Producer / Director / Editor at After Tears (Documentary)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Wrote the script, produced, directed and edited the documentary After Tears (2019).
Cameraman / Editor / Director at The Masks of Redemption (TV Telenovela)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Cameraman, editor and director for the 40-minute TV telenovela The Masks of Redemption (2019).

Education

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Media Studies at Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts: Media, Communications and Culture at Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
St Thomas High School at St Thomas High School, Port Elizabeth
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at Nelson Mandela University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Diploma in Camera & Video Editing Techniques at Port Elizabeth Technicon
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Rhodes University English and Creative Writing Scholarship at Rhodes University
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026

Qualifications

Diploma in Camera & Video Editing Techniques
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor of Arts: Media, Communications and Culture
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Media Studies
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
TEFL Certification (120-hour)
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services