Hi, I’m Khensani Josiah Makgatholela, a multi-faceted filmmaker, screenwriter, cinematographer, and photographer driven by a deep passion for visual storytelling. After completing my studies at Open Window Institute, I established my own production company and now create, write, shoot, and edit independent projects with a collaborative spirit. I’ve written, directed, shot, and produced several films—Apostate, We Cry Together, To Love, and Martyrdom—earning recognition at festivals across Europe, the United States, and South Africa. I am constantly honing my craft through ongoing collaborations and experimentation, embracing the challenges of production from concept to screen. My work blends personal storytelling with bold visuals, and I’m excited to continue telling powerful stories that resonate across audiences and cultures.

Khensani Josiah Makgatholela

Hi, I’m Khensani Josiah Makgatholela, a multi-faceted filmmaker, screenwriter, cinematographer, and photographer driven by a deep passion for visual storytelling. After completing my studies at Open Window Institute, I established my own production company and now create, write, shoot, and edit independent projects with a collaborative spirit. I’ve written, directed, shot, and produced several films—Apostate, We Cry Together, To Love, and Martyrdom—earning recognition at festivals across Europe, the United States, and South Africa. I am constantly honing my craft through ongoing collaborations and experimentation, embracing the challenges of production from concept to screen. My work blends personal storytelling with bold visuals, and I’m excited to continue telling powerful stories that resonate across audiences and cultures.

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Hi, I’m Khensani Josiah Makgatholela, a multi-faceted filmmaker, screenwriter, cinematographer, and photographer driven by a deep passion for visual storytelling. After completing my studies at Open Window Institute, I established my own production company and now create, write, shoot, and edit independent projects with a collaborative spirit. I’ve written, directed, shot, and produced several films—Apostate, We Cry Together, To Love, and Martyrdom—earning recognition at festivals across Europe, the United States, and South Africa.

I am constantly honing my craft through ongoing collaborations and experimentation, embracing the challenges of production from concept to screen. My work blends personal storytelling with bold visuals, and I’m excited to continue telling powerful stories that resonate across audiences and cultures.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tsonga
Intermediate
Afrikaans
Beginner

Work Experience

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Education

BA Film & Television at Open Window Institute
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
National Senior Certificate - Photography at Dansa International College
January 1, 2018 - August 27, 2025
As Level Cambridge International Certificate in Film & Television at Open Window Institute
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

AS Level Cambridge International Certificate In Film & Television
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
National Senior Certificate - Photography
January 1, 2018 - August 27, 2025
Best Short Film Actress - Garden Route International Film Festival
January 1, 2023 - December 30, 2025
Nomination: Best Short Film Actress - Garden Route International Film Festival
January 1, 2023 - December 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization