I am a visionary Production Leader with over 15 years of experience delivering global-standard campaigns across broadcast, film, digital, and branded content. I excel in building and scaling production ecosystems, aligning operations with strategic goals, and providing innovative solutions within complex, multi-stakeholder environments. I am passionate about leading cross-regional teams, optimizing vendor networks, and pioneering workflows that incorporate emerging technologies like AI. Known for empathy-driven leadership and a strong executive presence, I thrive in ambiguous situations and foster collaboration, creativity, and excellence. Throughout my career, I have managed extensive production operations and educational roles, always seeking to innovate and uplift teams and projects alike.

Akhona Ntuli

I am a visionary Production Leader with over 15 years of experience delivering global-standard campaigns across broadcast, film, digital, and branded content. I excel in building and scaling production ecosystems, aligning operations with strategic goals, and providing innovative solutions within complex, multi-stakeholder environments. I am passionate about leading cross-regional teams, optimizing vendor networks, and pioneering workflows that incorporate emerging technologies like AI. Known for empathy-driven leadership and a strong executive presence, I thrive in ambiguous situations and foster collaboration, creativity, and excellence. Throughout my career, I have managed extensive production operations and educational roles, always seeking to innovate and uplift teams and projects alike.

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I am a visionary Production Leader with over 15 years of experience delivering global-standard campaigns across broadcast, film, digital, and branded content. I excel in building and scaling production ecosystems, aligning operations with strategic goals, and providing innovative solutions within complex, multi-stakeholder environments. I am passionate about leading cross-regional teams, optimizing vendor networks, and pioneering workflows that incorporate emerging technologies like AI.

Known for empathy-driven leadership and a strong executive presence, I thrive in ambiguous situations and foster collaboration, creativity, and excellence. Throughout my career, I have managed extensive production operations and educational roles, always seeking to innovate and uplift teams and projects alike.

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Work Experience

Creative Content Producer at Ngwato Nkosi Group (DSTV Channels)
August 31, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Directed production across Newsroom Afrika, Playroom, and MovieRoom channels, ensuring campaign alignment with strategic brand goals. Managed cross-functional teams including promos, content writing, pitching, directing, and post-production supervision. Developed and implemented scalable workflows to efficiently handle simultaneous campaigns across multiple channels with creativity.
TV Producer (Commercials) at Red Dot Productions
June 30, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Led end-to-end production of high-profile commercial campaigns by managing budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships to ensure successful delivery of projects.
Film Lecturer (Producing, Screenwriting & History) at SAE Institute
January 31, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Educated and mentored emerging filmmakers in production management, storytelling, and industry innovation. Coordinated academic modules integrating real-world production practices into the curriculum.
Creative Producer at Zimele Films (Founder)
October 31, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Founded and led an independent production company delivering projects from concept to delivery. Oversaw production pipelines, post-production supervision, and vendor negotiations to maintain quality and efficiency.
Multimedia Producer at OUTA
April 30, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Produced advocacy-driven multimedia content, managing editorial decisions, budgets, and production teams to support the organization's mission.
Production Manager / Creative Producer / Dubbing Producer at Pulp Films (Takalani Sesame)
May 31, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Delivered content for international co-productions, coordinating dubbing, localization, and rights management. Oversaw pre-to-post production ensuring alignment with global quality standards.
Content/Brand Producer (Freelance) at Freelance
December 31, 2018 - September 2, 2025
Produced branded and entertainment content for television and digital platforms, supervising research, post-production, and delivery of branded content.
Trainee TV Producer at Metropolitan Republic Advertising Agency
December 31, 2013 - September 2, 2025
Researched and produced content for creative briefs, handled budget reconciliation, invoicing, talent contracts, and liaised with clients and broadcasters.
Production Coordinator (Cannes Docs) at Dzinge Productions
December 31, 2012 - September 2, 2025
Coordinated documentary projects for the Cannes Film Festival, managing crew, equipment, logistics, proofing scripts, and handling transcriptions.

Education

Advanced Certificate, Life Coaching at SACAP
January 1, 2017 - September 2, 2025
Basics of Project Management at UNISA
January 1, 2015 - September 2, 2025
Higher Certificate in Filmmaking & Documentary at Arcada UAS (Finland)
January 1, 2011 - September 2, 2025
BA Honours in Audiovisual Communication at University of Johannesburg
January 1, 2011 - September 2, 2025

Qualifications

Advanced Certificate, Life Coaching
January 1, 2017 - September 2, 2025
Basics of Project Management
January 1, 2015 - September 2, 2025
Higher Certificate in Filmmaking & Documentary
January 1, 2011 - September 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization