Sibusiso Khuzwayo

Sibusiso Khuzwayo

Director | Screenwriter

about

Sibusiso Khuzwayo is a KwaZulu-Natal-born writer and director. Beginning his career as an editor, Khuzwayo worked on multiple series including REAL GOBOZA, ONE DAY LEADER, and LIVE AMP. Transitioning into directing, Khuzwayo helmed shows such as BIG BROTHER, 100% YOUTH, and FUTURE LEADERS.

In 2018, he wrote and directed his first short film, THE LETTER READER, which won Best Short Film awards at the SAFTAs, Rapid Lion International Film Festival, and Africa Movie Academy Awards. Khuzwayo is a sought-after writer for television and has worked on THOLA (SABC 2), KINGS OF JOBURG (Netflix), and BARE (Netflix) where he also directed. He has developed three feature films with funding from the NFVF and KZN Film Commission. Recently, Sibusiso’s original drama series CODE 13 was commissioned by Multichoice for Mzansi Magic’s prime Sunday 8pm slot. Khuzwayo co-produced the series of thirteen episodes with Seriti films.

Sibusiso Khuzwayo has many original projects in development and is a writer and director for hire. Sibusiso is represented by Aoife Lennon-Ritchie

 

 

LOS ANGELES, CA- FEBURARY 22: iamAFRICA Short Film Competition winners at the 28th Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival at the Cinemark Baldwin Hills in Los Angeles, California on February 22, 2020. Credit: Koi Sojer/ Snap'N U Photos