I'm a self-taught filmmaker and Creative Director with 9+ years of experience spanning film production, content strategy, artist management, and A&R. I’m based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and I’ve led campaigns that have generated over 15 million streams while growing artist profiles — scaling Sylent from 1,800 to 75,000 monthly listeners and Max from 180 to over 10,000. I’m proficient across the full creative and post-production pipeline, from concept through delivery. Based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, I’ve led content and influencer campaigns, overseen music video production, visual identity, release rollouts, and brand partnerships for signed artists, and I continue to drive creative strategy and collaboration across projects.

Takudzwa Dzinorev

I'm a self-taught filmmaker and Creative Director with 9+ years of experience spanning film production, content strategy, artist management, and A&R. I’m based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and I’ve led campaigns that have generated over 15 million streams while growing artist profiles — scaling Sylent from 1,800 to 75,000 monthly listeners and Max from 180 to over 10,000. I’m proficient across the full creative and post-production pipeline, from concept through delivery. Based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, I’ve led content and influencer campaigns, overseen music video production, visual identity, release rollouts, and brand partnerships for signed artists, and I continue to drive creative strategy and collaboration across projects.

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I’m a self-taught filmmaker and Creative Director with 9+ years of experience spanning film production, content strategy, artist management, and A&R. I’m based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and I’ve led campaigns that have generated over 15 million streams while growing artist profiles — scaling Sylent from 1,800 to 75,000 monthly listeners and Max from 180 to over 10,000. I’m proficient across the full creative and post-production pipeline, from concept through delivery.

Based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, I’ve led content and influencer campaigns, overseen music video production, visual identity, release rollouts, and brand partnerships for signed artists, and I continue to drive creative strategy and collaboration across projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Visual Director at Bulawayo Arts Awards
December 31, 2017 - July 19, 2025
Directed and filmed clips, photos, visual assets, screen graphics, and promotional videos for the Bulawayo Arts Awards in 2017.
Chief of Content / Creative Director at 14th Avenue Agency
December 31, 2022 - July 19, 2025
Held the role of Chief of Content and Creative Director, managing content strategies and creative projects from 2019 until 2022.
Creative Visual Director at Bulawayo Arts Awards
December 31, 2017 - July 20, 2025
Directed and filmed clips, photos, all visual assets, and screen graphics for the Bulawayo Arts Awards 2017, including the promotional video.
Chief of Content / Creative Director at 14th Avenue Agency
December 31, 2022 - July 20, 2025
Led content creation and served as the Creative Director for the agency from 2019 to 2022.
Creative Visual Director at Bulawayo Arts Awards
December 31, 2017 - July 21, 2025
Directed and filmed clips, photos, and created all visual assets and screen graphics for the 2017 Bulawayo Arts Awards including the promotional video.
Chief of Content / Creative Director at 14th Avenue Agency
December 31, 2022 - July 21, 2025
Led content creation and creative direction from 2019 to 2022 for various client projects.
Creative Director at Bulawayo Arts Awards
January 1, 2017 - Present
Directed and produced clips, photos and all visual assets and screen graphics used for the Bulawayo Arts Awards (2017) and its promotional content through 2019–2022.
Director at Bulawayo Arts Awards
December 31, 2022 - September 10, 2025
Directed and filmed clips, photos, and all visual assets and screen graphics for the Bulawayo Arts Awards (2017); Chief of Content (2019–2022).
Director of Photography, Writer, Editor at Bulawayo Arts Awards
January 1, 2017 - Present
Directed and filmed clips, photos and all visual assets used for the Bulawayo Arts Awards in 2017, including the promotional video and on‑screen graphics.
Chief of Content at Bulawayo Arts Awards
December 31, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Chief of Content from 2019 to 2022, overseeing content strategy and production for the awards ceremony and related materials.
Head of A&R / Creative Director at Bridgenorth Music — Record Label
January 1, 2019 - Present
Oversee all creative output, artist development, and content strategy for the label's roster. Conceived and executed content and influencer campaigns for 'Huya' by Sylent, driving the track to over 15 million total streams. Grew Sylent's monthly listeners from 1,800 to 75,000 through strategic Spotify pitching, social content, and coordinated digital campaigns. Grew Max's monthly listener base from 180 to over 10,000 through targeted content creation and platform strategy. Oversee music video production, visual identity, release rollouts, and brand partnerships for all signed artists.
Chief of Content / Creative Director at 14th Avenue Agency
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Led content strategy and creative direction for a multi-client agency portfolio spanning music, entertainment, and brand clients. Managed a team of creatives and delivered consistent, high-quality output across video, photo, and digital formats.
Writer / Director of Photography / Editor at 18 Months Later (Short Film)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Writer, Director of Photography, and Editor. Winner — European Film Festival, Best Narrative 2020. Listed on IMDb.

Education

GCSE Advanced Level at Christian Brother's College
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Undergraduate Economics at CUZ University
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2025
GCSE Advanced Level at Christian Brother's College
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Economics Undergraduate at CUZ University
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2025
GCSE Advanced Level at Christian Brother's College
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Undergraduate at CUZ University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
GCSE Advanced Level at Christian Brothers College
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
Economics (undergraduate, did not finish) at CUZ University
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
GCSE Advanced Level at Christian Brothers College
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
GCSE Advanced Level at Christian Brothers College
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Economics (undergraduate; did not finish) at CUZ University
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
GCSE Advanced Level Economics at Christian Brothers College
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
GCSE Advanced Level at Christian Brothers' College, Zimbabwe
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Economics (Undergraduate, incomplete) at Catholic University of Zimbabwe
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026

Qualifications

GCSE Advanced Level
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
Economics (Undergraduate, did not finish)
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
GCSE Advanced Level
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
GCSE Advanced Level
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Economics (undergraduate; did not finish)
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
GCSE Advanced Level Economics
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
    uniE608 TV Commercial for E Commerce App
    TV Ad for an E Commerce app
    uniE608 Visual for a Water Charity
    Water charity needed a video for their social media to continue encouraging their donors.
    uniE608 Good Wine Festival Instagram REEl
    A reel for a wine festival for their social media pages
    uniE608 Work for Non Profit Water Charity
    The client wanted to document the visitation of their donors to one of their sites.