Year of establishment
We been around :)



EST. 2018
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.
We been around :)
We been around :)
We been around :)
A lot of projects are done
A lot of projects are done
A lot of projects are done
Our community is strong
Our community is strong
Our community is strong
International film festivals showcasing our production
International film festivals showcasing our production
International film festivals showcasing our production
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//What we can do for you
2013 - 2025
02
//What we can do for you
2013 - 2025
//What we can do for you
2013 - 2025
01.
Strategic selection and programming of African cinema for festivals, venues, and organizations
01.
Strategic selection and programming of African cinema for festivals, venues, and organizations
01.
Strategic selection and programming of African cinema for festivals, venues, and organizations
02.
End-to-end festival creation from concept to execution
02.
End-to-end festival creation from concept to execution
02.
End-to-end festival creation from concept to execution
03.
Intimate, community-centered screening experiences
03.
Intimate, community-centered screening experiences
03.
Intimate, community-centered screening experiences
04.
Commercial creative research for TV, advertising, and branded content
04.
Commercial creative research for TV, advertising, and branded content
04.
Commercial creative research for TV, advertising, and branded content
05.
Helping emerging filmmakers reach audiences and industry professionals
05.
Helping emerging filmmakers reach audiences and industry professionals
05.
Helping emerging filmmakers reach audiences and industry professionals
06.
Femme-centered film production focusing on African narratives
06.
Femme-centered film production focusing on African narratives
06.
Femme-centered film production focusing on African narratives
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//Signature Events
2013 - 2025
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//Signature Events
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.
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//Who We Are
2013 - 2025
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//Who We Are
2013 - 2025
//Who We Are
2013 - 2025
We are a passionate team of film curators and creatives dedicated to amplifying African voices and transforming stories into powerful cultural experiences that connect communities.
We are a passionate team of film curators and creatives dedicated to amplifying African voices and transforming stories into powerful cultural experiences that connect communities.
Valeria Novikova
Designer
Valeria Novikova
Designer
Alex Podzemsky
Designer
Alex Podzemsky
Designer
Helen Reeves
Designer
Helen Reeves
Designer
Valeria Novikova
Designer
Alex Podzemsky
Designer
Helen Reeves
Designer
Mbali Mashaba
FOUNDER, DIRECTOR AND HEAD CURATOR
Mbali Mashaba
FOUNDER, DIRECTOR AND HEAD CURATOR
Tanya Rodriguez
HR
Tanya Rodriguez
HR
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Network of Filmmakers
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Network of Filmmakers
Mbali Mashaba
FOUNDER, DIRECTOR AND HEAD CURATOR
Tanya Rodriguez
HR
50
+
Network of Filmmakers
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//our community says
2013 - 2025
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//our community says
2013 - 2025
//our community says
2013 - 2025
Jake's designs are beyond exceptional! He captured our brand essence perfectly. Highly recommend his expertise!
Jorn van Dijk
Framer
Working with Jake was a breeze! He understood our vision and delivered outstanding results promptly.
Michael Riddering
Maven
Jake's expertise transformed our online presence. His dedication and creativity shine through in every detail. Highly recommend!
Benjamin den Boer
Framer
Jake's designs are beyond exceptional! He captured our brand essence perfectly. Highly recommend his expertise!
Jorn van Dijk
Framer
Working with Jake was a breeze! He understood our vision and delivered outstanding results promptly.
Michael Riddering
Maven
Jake's expertise transformed our online presence. His dedication and creativity shine through in every detail. Highly recommend!
Benjamin den Boer
Framer
Impressed by Jake's professionalism and attention to detail. He transformed our website into a masterpiece!
Zoë Colivas
Contra
Jake's creativity knows no bounds! His designs elevated our brand to new heights. Couldn't be happier!
Jurre Houtkamp
Framer
Thrilled with Jake's work! He seamlessly translated our brand identity into a captivating website. A pleasure to work with!
Fons Mans
Off-Grid
Impressed by Jake's professionalism and attention to detail. He transformed our website into a masterpiece!
Zoë Colivas
Contra
Jake's creativity knows no bounds! His designs elevated our brand to new heights. Couldn't be happier!
Jurre Houtkamp
Framer
Thrilled with Jake's work! He seamlessly translated our brand identity into a captivating website. A pleasure to work with!
Fons Mans
Off-Grid
Jake's designs are beyond exceptional! He captured our brand essence perfectly. Highly recommend his expertise!
Jorn van Dijk
Framer
Jake's designs are beyond exceptional! He captured our brand essence perfectly. Highly recommend his expertise!
Jorn van Dijk
Framer
Working with Jake was a breeze! He understood our vision and delivered outstanding results promptly.
Michael Riddering
Maven
Working with Jake was a breeze! He understood our vision and delivered outstanding results promptly.
Michael Riddering
Maven
Jake's expertise transformed our online presence. His dedication and creativity shine through in every detail. Highly recommend!
Benjamin den Boer
Framer
Jake's expertise transformed our online presence. His dedication and creativity shine through in every detail. Highly recommend!
Benjamin den Boer
Framer
Impressed by Jake's professionalism and attention to detail. He transformed our website into a masterpiece!
Zoë Colivas
Contra
Impressed by Jake's professionalism and attention to detail. He transformed our website into a masterpiece!
Zoë Colivas
Contra
Jake's creativity knows no bounds! His designs elevated our brand to new heights. Couldn't be happier!
Jurre Houtkamp
Framer
Jake's creativity knows no bounds! His designs elevated our brand to new heights. Couldn't be happier!
Jurre Houtkamp
Framer
Thrilled with Jake's work! He seamlessly translated our brand identity into a captivating website. A pleasure to work with!
Fons Mans
Off-Grid
Thrilled with Jake's work! He seamlessly translated our brand identity into a captivating website. A pleasure to work with!
Fons Mans
Off-Grid
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//gallery
2013 - 2025
Gallery
Curating immersive cinematic experiences that go beyond traditional screenings to create profound, human-centered cultural moments
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//gallery
2013 - 2025
Gallery
Curating immersive cinematic experiences that go beyond traditional screenings to create profound, human-centered cultural moments
04
//gallery
2013 - 2025
Gallery
Curating immersive cinematic experiences that go beyond traditional screenings to create profound, human-centered cultural moments