Rhythmic Revelations: Celebrating Femme-directed Music Videos is a Women’s Month event curated by Behind Her Lens Visuals, that celebrates the incredible women who are the backbone of music video representations right now. Although music videos have been largely criticised for exploitative depictions of women globally and throughout their history, long before contemporary representations, women have played a pivotal role in forming counter-narratives around representation in music, in order to challenge and disrupt the male-dominated genres that they were producing music and directing. This event highlighted and celebrated the journey’s of femme music video directors through a panel discussion joined by The Lotus Sutra, Lindokuhle Malinga, and Kimberly Pearl Moyo, and a soundscape through DJ sets featuring Kat Upendi. The event took place on the 5th of August 2023 at Flame Studios at Constitution Hill in Braamfontein.

ABOUT THE DIRECTORS

Kimberly Pearl Moyo

Kimberly Pearl Moyo is a multitalented South African writer, producer, creative director, talent manager and A&R.Pearl is a City Varsity alumni who launched her career in the music video industry 2 years after graduating, and cemented herself in the entertainment industry. She is the recipient of 2 SAMA (South African Music Awards) nominations for best Music video, which have opened numerous doors for her. This has landed her Creative direction and Production management positions in the ad space.

Pearl owns a Talent Management and A&R Agency, Msindo Communications, that deals with all things music in SA & West Africa. She is an advocate for women in the entertainment industry.

The Lotus Sutra

 A remarkably skilled and imaginative creative director, producer and photographer and a multifaceted professional. Sutra has established herself as a prominent figure in the industry. Notably, she pioneered the first-ever video vixen agency in South Africa, known as Ms Management in 2012. This agency was created with the purpose of providing a powerful representation for video vixens and advocating for a transformation in the way women in entertainment are treated. Sutra then worked her way to becoming a music video producer in 2013. This achievement allowed her to collaborate with numerous artists and establish her place in the music industry. Her passion for film guided her to venture into the brave new territory of 3rd Eye Creatives. It was during this time that she embraced her new roles as a director and creative director, and ever since, she has been at the helm of directing music videos for some of South Africa's most popular songs.

Lindokuhle Malinga

A talented and versatile creative professional known for her outstanding contributions as a producer, creative director and writer in the creative realms of film, branded content and music videos. With her remarkable storytelling skills and artistic vision, she has made an impact in the entertainment industry. 

Lindokuhle developed a passion for storytelling and visual arts from a young age. Her creative journey began at the Tshwane University of Technology, where she obtained her bachelor's degree in Film and Television production. In 2018, she wrote her first short film, "After Robot", honing her skills and knowledge, providing a solid foundation in filmmaking and production. Armed with her knowledge and a burning desire to make her mark, she embarked on her professional journey and became a creative contributor to a documentary film called "SHAYA! Amapiano Documentary", in 2019. 

These opportunities opened many doors and placed her in the music video space. In 2022, she began producing and directing music videos, showcasing her distinctive style and attention to detail as a producer, creative director and writer. She has collaborated with well known artists on various music video projects, further expanding her expertise. 

As a female producer, creative director and writer, Lindokuhle Malinga serves as an inspiration to aspiring artists, particularly women who are looking to make their mark in the entertainment industry. Her talent, passion and relentless pursuit of excellence has solidified her position as a respected and sought-after creative professional.