Hey there, I’m Sokhaya Miko, a 31-year-old filmmaker and multimedia designer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I’ve been in the film industry for just over a decade, working in both camera and post-production, and I’m passionate about storytelling through visuals. I’ve collaborated on projects across camera, editing, and production, and I’m always excited to bring ideas to life through strong visuals and design.\n\nOne highlight that comes to mind is the commercial I wrote and directed for Chivas Regal, with ads run across South Africa, Nigeria and Cameroon. I’ve produced and edited various projects, collaborated with creatives, and continue to explore how cinema and design can merge to tell powerful stories.

Sokhaya Miko

Hey there, I’m Sokhaya Miko, a 31-year-old filmmaker and multimedia designer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I’ve been in the film industry for just over a decade, working in both camera and post-production, and I’m passionate about storytelling through visuals. I’ve collaborated on projects across camera, editing, and production, and I’m always excited to bring ideas to life through strong visuals and design.\n\nOne highlight that comes to mind is the commercial I wrote and directed for Chivas Regal, with ads run across South Africa, Nigeria and Cameroon. I’ve produced and edited various projects, collaborated with creatives, and continue to explore how cinema and design can merge to tell powerful stories.

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Hey there, I’m Sokhaya Miko, a 31-year-old filmmaker and multimedia designer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I’ve been in the film industry for just over a decade, working in both camera and post-production, and I’m passionate about storytelling through visuals. I’ve collaborated on projects across camera, editing, and production, and I’m always excited to bring ideas to life through strong visuals and design.\n\nOne highlight that comes to mind is the commercial I wrote and directed for Chivas Regal, with ads run across South Africa, Nigeria and Cameroon. I’ve produced and edited various projects, collaborated with creatives, and continue to explore how cinema and design can merge to tell powerful stories.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

DOP & Editor at Shield United Fans Podcast
June 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Worked with a talented director and producer to bring a YouTube sports podcast to local fans. Managed lighting and the filming of the 10-episode series, with post-production to create assets for YouTube and social media.
Director & Editor at Joy DeLane, Ghostface Killah – Happy (Music Video)
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023
Directed my first music video for a German artist with Wu-Tang rapper Ghostface Killah. Worked on pre-production with producers and artists; assembled gaffers and grips crew to bring the shoot list to life.
Director / DOP / Editor at Pep Clothing Pitch Deck
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Collaborated with a creative agency to produce a national pitch deck for a clothing supplier. Responsibilities included creating shot lists, filming content and post-production.
Director / Director of Photography / Editor at Wonder Boy For President (John Barker campaign)
June 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Directed, photographed, and edited campaign content; ad ran in South Africa, Nigeria and Cameroon; responsibilities included creative direction and post-production.
Director & Editor at Joy Denalane – Happy (Music Video) production
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023
Directed first music video for German artist Joy Denalane featuring Ghostface Killah; oversaw pre-production, assembled crew, and led on-set direction.
Director / DP / Editor at Pep Clothing Pitch Deck
June 1, 2024 - Present
Directed and produced a pitch deck video for Pep Clothing; responsibilities included creating shot lists, filming content, and post-production.
Director / DP / Editor at Hennessy Artist Profile
March 1, 2024 - Present
Collaborated with Hennessy to profile a team of visual artists; responsibilities included shooting artists and shaping their stories through post-production.

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