Nikita Neo Mokgware

Managed daily operations for the TV Academy under Botswana Ignite, a national government initiative in partnership with Steve Harvey Global to build local screen production capacity. Worked directly with Patricia Van Heerden (former SABC 3 Head of Channel) to structure training curricula and co-production frameworks for local participants.

Co-founded and led executive operations for Women in Film Guild Botswana, overseeing film administration and scriptwriting-company operations. Served as a local producer for Clover Botswana commercial work with Letsile Tebogo (2025). Directed and produced the documentary 'A Brighter Future' in collaboration with Standard Chartered Bank, including a special screening with the Bantú Film Festival (2025). Co-wrote Seasons 1 & 2 of Upic TV’s original drama series 'The Star' and served as an official writer for local productions including 'The Rose' and 'Mpeke Show'. Coordinated logistics for 'Family Feud Botswana' (2024) and supported writing/production coordination for 'LIARAfrica' (2024).

Claimed and led film development and production activities through N&M Productions, covering film administration, logistics, subcontractor and crew supervision, location management, and complete project coordination. Delivered creative development work including script analysis, ideation-to-draft writing, pitching, and screenwriting across local and co-production contexts. Directed and produced screen content, including documentary work, and managed post-production workflows such as video editing using DaVinci Resolve. Added creative support through graphic design and voice acting where needed. Also served in industry leadership roles tied to women’s representation, training facilitation, and international network building to help strengthen Botswana’s screen production ecosystem.