I am a passionate and award-winning Creative Director, Executive Producer, Content Developer, Director, and Strategist with over fifteen years of experience in TV, Film, Stage, and New Media platforms across South Africa. I specialize in creating innovative and effective brand solutions, developing local creative content, and managing large-scale projects in the South African and Nigerian markets. With a background in brand strategy, I link market analysis with tailored content to deliver compelling multimedia campaigns and productions. I love collaborating with writers, crews, and executives to bring unique stories to life and to celebrate South African culture through various media forms.

Neo Ntlatleng

I am a passionate and award-winning Creative Director, Executive Producer, Content Developer, Director, and Strategist with over fifteen years of experience in TV, Film, Stage, and New Media platforms across South Africa. I specialize in creating innovative and effective brand solutions, developing local creative content, and managing large-scale projects in the South African and Nigerian markets. With a background in brand strategy, I link market analysis with tailored content to deliver compelling multimedia campaigns and productions. I love collaborating with writers, crews, and executives to bring unique stories to life and to celebrate South African culture through various media forms.

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I am a passionate and award-winning Creative Director, Executive Producer, Content Developer, Director, and Strategist with over fifteen years of experience in TV, Film, Stage, and New Media platforms across South Africa. I specialize in creating innovative and effective brand solutions, developing local creative content, and managing large-scale projects in the South African and Nigerian markets.

With a background in brand strategy, I link market analysis with tailored content to deliver compelling multimedia campaigns and productions. I love collaborating with writers, crews, and executives to bring unique stories to life and to celebrate South African culture through various media forms.

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Work Experience

Actor
January 1, 2001 - Present
Performed leading and supporting roles in various TV shows, films, commercials, and voice overs, including prominent roles in Showmax telenovelas, Mzansi Magic’s The Road, SABC 1's Mutual Friends, Jacob’s Cross, Zone 14, 90 Plein Street, and feature films like State of Violence. Also involved in voice acting for radio dramas and corporate films.
Executive Creative Director / Producer at Pop Up Media
January 1, 2010 - Present
Produced and creative directed various original series and reality shows such as Palm Trees, TKAW, The Mix-Tape Vol01, Threads, and Accused. Executive Producer of award-winning short film Lace and producer of Youth Employment Service educational films. Developed and produced multiple youth-focused TV shows and industrial theatre productions.
Director
January 1, 2013 - Present
Directed multiple TV series, reality shows, and films including Splintered Pieces, Palm Trees, Youth Employment Service films, Fifty (The Series, EbonyLife TV), Dineo’s Diary, Our House, Mzansi Love episodes, and various corporate videos. Oversaw industrial theatre and video productions for social awareness campaigns.
Writer
January 1, 2017 - Present
Created and wrote screenplays for the series Palm Trees and short films including Bangers and Lace. Contributed as story-liner for the telenovela Isithembiso and authored scripts for health and safety industrial theatre productions.
Strategist, Creative Director and Business Lead at What Box
December 31, 2016 - July 31, 2025
Spearheaded the agency's vision to create innovative and concept-driven brand solutions. Responsibilities included strategic brand development, creative direction, client relations with key accounts, content marketing and copywriting, innovation and market research, and leading a creative team of designers and web developers.
Executive Creative Director / Producer at Pop Up Media / Artfelt
January 1, 2016 - Present
Led creative vision and execution in TV, film, and digital content production. Produced and directed multiple series and short films, managed post-production oversight, developed branded content and corporate storytelling, expanded business footprint locally and internationally, and managed cross-functional creative teams including writers and cinematographers.
Director at Various Productions
January 1, 2013 - Present
Directed TV series, drama productions, reality shows, and industrial theater/video productions. Collaborated on shows for multiple channels and produced corporate videos and educational films.
Writer at Various
January 1, 2017 - Present
Creator and screenwriter for TV series and short films including Palm Trees and Lace. Part of script writing teams for award-winning projects and story-liner for telenovelas.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at AFDA
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor of Arts at AFDA
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods