EST. 2018

bridging gaps through African storytelling

EST. 2018

bridging gaps through African storytelling

EST. 2018

bridging gaps through African storytelling

We Are

We Are

We Are

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 :)

1990

Year of establishment

We been around :)

0

Films Submitted

A lot of projects are done

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Films Submitted

A lot of projects are done

0

Films Submitted

A lot of projects are done

100

Attendees across events

Our community is strong

100

Attendees across events

Our community is strong

100

Attendees across events

Our community is strong

1

Film Projects out

International film festivals showcasing our production

1

Film Projects out

International film festivals showcasing our production

1

Film Projects out

International film festivals showcasing our production

02

//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

Our Services

Our Services

Our Services

01.

FILM CURATION & PROGRAMMING

Strategic selection and programming of African cinema for festivals, venues, and organizations

01.

FILM CURATION & PROGRAMMING

Strategic selection and programming of African cinema for festivals, venues, and organizations

01.

FILM CURATION & PROGRAMMING

Strategic selection and programming of African cinema for festivals, venues, and organizations

02.

FESTIVAL PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT

End-to-end festival creation from concept to execution

02.

FESTIVAL PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT

End-to-end festival creation from concept to execution

02.

FESTIVAL PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT

End-to-end festival creation from concept to execution

03.

CURATED FILM SCREENINGS

Intimate, community-centered screening experiences

03.

CURATED FILM SCREENINGS

Intimate, community-centered screening experiences

03.

CURATED FILM SCREENINGS

Intimate, community-centered screening experiences

04.

CREATIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Commercial creative research for TV, advertising, and branded content

04.

CREATIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Commercial creative research for TV, advertising, and branded content

04.

CREATIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Commercial creative research for TV, advertising, and branded content

05.

DISTRIBUTION SUPPORT

Helping emerging filmmakers reach audiences and industry professionals

05.

DISTRIBUTION SUPPORT

Helping emerging filmmakers reach audiences and industry professionals

05.

DISTRIBUTION SUPPORT

Helping emerging filmmakers reach audiences and industry professionals

06.

FILM PRODUCTION SERVICES

Femme-centered film production focusing on African narratives

06.

FILM PRODUCTION SERVICES

Femme-centered film production focusing on African narratives

06.

FILM PRODUCTION SERVICES

Femme-centered film production focusing on African narratives

03

//Signature Events

2013 - 2025

03

//Signature Events

2013 - 2025

//Signature Events

2013 - 2025

our Events

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

04

//Who We Are

2013 - 2025

//Who We Are

2013 - 2025

team

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

We are here to create space that will inspire you.

Mbali Mashaba

FOUNDER, DIRECTOR AND HEAD CURATOR

We are here to create space that will inspire you.

Tanya Rodriguez

HR

Tanya Rodriguez

HR

50

+

Network of Filmmakers

50

+

Network of Filmmakers

Mbali Mashaba

FOUNDER, DIRECTOR AND HEAD CURATOR

We are here to create space that will inspire you.

Tanya Rodriguez

HR

50

+

Network of Filmmakers

05

//our community says

2013 - 2025

05

//our community says

2013 - 2025

//our community says

2013 - 2025

Community Messages

Community Messages

Community Messages

  • 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

04

//gallery

2013 - 2025

Gallery

Curating African Stories.

Curating immersive cinematic experiences that go beyond traditional screenings to create profound, human-centered cultural moments

Woman In The Water
Woman In The Water
Car
Car
Spary Bottle
Spary Bottle
Woman In The Glass Way
Woman In The Glass Way
Blue Space
Blue Space
Man Wearing Black Coat
Man Wearing Black Coat
WIne Bottle
WIne Bottle

04

//gallery

2013 - 2025

Gallery

Curating African Stories.

Curating immersive cinematic experiences that go beyond traditional screenings to create profound, human-centered cultural moments

Woman In The Water
Woman In The Water
Car
Car
Spary Bottle
Spary Bottle
Woman In The Glass Way
Woman In The Glass Way
Blue Space
Blue Space
Man Wearing Black Coat
Man Wearing Black Coat
WIne Bottle
WIne Bottle

04

//gallery

2013 - 2025

Gallery

Curating African Stories.

Curating immersive cinematic experiences that go beyond traditional screenings to create profound, human-centered cultural moments

Woman In The Water
Woman In The Water
Car
Car
Spary Bottle
Spary Bottle
Woman In The Glass Way
Woman In The Glass Way
Blue Space
Blue Space
Man Wearing Black Coat
Man Wearing Black Coat
WIne Bottle
WIne Bottle