1990
Year of establishment
We been around :)
EST. 2018
bridging gaps through African storytelling
//creative agency
01
2013 - 2025
//creative agency
01
2013 - 2025
//creative agency
2013 - 2025
Behind Her Lens Visuals, a South African based creative agency that aims to provide accessible stories to audiences on the continent and the African diaspora, in order to bridge the gap between industry professionals, young storytellers, first time storytellers and audiences.
Behind Her Lens Visuals, a South African based creative agency that aims to provide accessible stories to audiences on the continent and the African diaspora, in order to bridge the gap between industry professionals, young storytellers, first time storytellers and audiences.
1990
Year of establishment
We been around :)
1990
Year of establishment
We been around :)
0
Films Screened
Through our festival and events.
0
Films Screened
Through our festival and events.
0
Films Screened
Through our festival and events.
100
Attendees across in-house events
An active community across Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban.
100
Attendees across in-house events
An active community across Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban.
100
Attendees across in-house events
An active community across Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban.
1
International Film Festival selections
For in-house film productions.
1
International Film Festival selections
For in-house film productions.
1
International Film Festival selections
For in-house film productions.
//What we do
02
2013 - 2025
//What we do
02
2013 - 2025
//What we do
02
2013 - 2025
//What we do
02
2013 - 2025
//What we do
02
2013 - 2025
//What we do
2013 - 2025
//What we do
02
2013 - 2025
We create, program, and curate African and African diasporic cinema through film productions, screenings, film festivals, and strategic partnerships that connect indie and emerging filmmakers with audiences.
We create, program, and curate African and African diasporic cinema through film productions, screenings, film festivals, and strategic partnerships that connect indie and emerging filmmakers with audiences.
We create, program, and curate African and African diasporic cinema through film productions, screenings, film festivals, and strategic partnerships that connect indie and emerging filmmakers with audiences.
FILM PROD SERVICES
We develop and produce African-centred stories through filmmaking.
CREATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
We provide creative research and treatment deck building for TV Commercials, TV series, Films, Advertising briefs, and branded content.
CURATED FILM SCREENINGS
We curate immersive, intimate, and community-focused screening experiences.
CREATIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
We curate immersive, intimate, and community-focused screening experiences.
FILM FESTIVAL PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT
We are curators of the annual film festival, Reel to Reality Film Festival, and co-curate cinema programmes with other film festivals, partners and film organisations.
FILM FESTIVAL CURATION AND PROGRAMMING
Femme-centered film production focusing on African narratives
FILM PROD SERVICES
We develop and produce African-centred stories through filmmaking.
CREATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
We provide creative research and treatment deck building for TV Commercials, TV series, Films, Advertising briefs, and branded content.
CURATED FILM SCREENINGS
We curate immersive, intimate, and community-focused screening experiences.
CREATIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
We curate immersive, intimate, and community-focused screening experiences.
FILM FESTIVAL PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT
We are curators of the annual film festival, Reel to Reality Film Festival, and co-curate cinema programmes with other film festivals, partners and film organisations.
FILM FESTIVAL CURATION AND PROGRAMMING
Femme-centered film production focusing on African narratives
FILM PROD SERVICES
We develop and produce African-centred stories through filmmaking.
CREATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
We provide creative research and treatment deck building for TV Commercials, TV series, Films, Advertising briefs, and branded content.
CURATED FILM SCREENINGS
We curate immersive, intimate, and community-focused screening experiences.
CREATIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
We curate immersive, intimate, and community-focused screening experiences.
FILM FESTIVAL PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT
We are curators of the annual film festival, Reel to Reality Film Festival, and co-curate cinema programmes with other film festivals, partners and film organisations.
FILM FESTIVAL CURATION AND PROGRAMMING
Femme-centered film production focusing on African narratives
FILM PROD SERVICES
We develop and produce African-centred stories through filmmaking.
CREATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
We provide creative research and treatment deck building for TV Commercials, TV series, Films, Advertising briefs, and branded content.
CURATED FILM SCREENINGS
We curate immersive, intimate, and community-focused screening experiences.
CREATIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
We curate immersive, intimate, and community-focused screening experiences.
FILM FESTIVAL PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT
We are curators of the annual film festival, Reel to Reality Film Festival, and co-curate cinema programmes with other film festivals, partners and film organisations.
FILM FESTIVAL CURATION AND PROGRAMMING
Femme-centered film production focusing on African narratives
After 4 incredible years of Reel to Reality Film Festival hosting in various spaces, we are widening our curation abilities with an outdoor film festival in 2025, to celebrate 5 years of African diasporic cinema.
We turn towards outdoor film festivals as a means of social connection and community, by blending diasporic stories with nature, escapism, and multi-disciplines, to curate an immersive, community-centred experience through an outdoor film festival, anchored by 33 brilliant films from across the world!
After 4 incredible years of Reel to Reality Film Festival hosting in various spaces, we are widening our curation abilities with an outdoor film festival in 2025, to celebrate 5 years of African diasporic cinema.
We turn towards outdoor film festivals as a means of social connection and community, by blending diasporic stories with nature, escapism, and multi-disciplines, to curate an immersive, community-centred experience through an outdoor film festival, anchored by 33 brilliant films from across the world!
After 4 incredible years of Reel to Reality Film Festival hosting in various spaces, we are widening our curation abilities with an outdoor film festival in 2025, to celebrate 5 years of African diasporic cinema.
We turn towards outdoor film festivals as a means of social connection and community, by blending diasporic stories with nature, escapism, and multi-disciplines, to curate an immersive, community-centred experience through an outdoor film festival, anchored by 33 brilliant films from across the world!
//Signature Events
03
2013 - 2025
//Signature Events
03
2013 - 2025
//Signature Events
2013 - 2025
We create immersive, community-centered experiences that bridge the gap between filmmakers, industry professionals, and audiences through curated screenings that celebrate African storytelling.
We create immersive, community-centered experiences that bridge the gap between filmmakers, industry professionals, and audiences through curated screenings that celebrate African storytelling.
We create immersive, community-centered experiences that bridge the gap between filmmakers, industry professionals, and audiences through curated screenings that celebrate African storytelling.
ART IN MOTION
ART IN MOTION
Reel Nights
Reel Nights
Reel to Reality Festival
Reel to Reality Festival
Rhythmic Revelations
Rhythmic Revelations
//Films
03
2013 - 2025
//Films
03
2013 - 2025
//Films
2013 - 2025
BHL
PRODUCTIONS
BHL
PRODUCTIONS
BHL
PRODUCTIONS
UMLINDELo
Directed by Mbali Mashaba
Umlindelo is centered around two sisters, mourning the loss of their father, who navigate the difference in the memories they have of him.
UMLINDELo
Directed by Mbali Mashaba
Umlindelo is centered around two sisters, mourning the loss of their father, who navigate the difference in the memories they have of him.
//Blog
04
2013 - 2025
//Blog
04
2013 - 2025
//Blog
2013 - 2025
Reflections on African and African diasporic cinema, industry trends, and the stories behind the stories. Our blog features filmmaker interviews, curatorial insights, and deep dives into the evolving landscape of African and diasporic storytelling.
Reflections on African and African diasporic cinema, industry trends, and the stories behind the stories. Our blog features filmmaker interviews, curatorial insights, and deep dives into the evolving landscape of African and diasporic storytelling.
Reflections on African and African diasporic cinema, industry trends, and the stories behind the stories. Our blog features filmmaker interviews, curatorial insights, and deep dives into the evolving landscape of African and diasporic storytelling.
