From Township Dreams to Award-Winning Films: Creative Journey with Ntshepe Nkosi"
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Join host Malefa Busi on JustGospel's Faith at Work as she sits down with multi-talented creative Ntshepe Nkosi, a director, editor, writer, and filmmaker who's making waves in South Africa's entertainment industry.
From dropping out of film school to care for his sick father, to shooting his first music video and eventually creating the award-winning feature film "Cleverish," Ntshepe's journey is one of persistence, divine timing, and multiplication of talents.
Key Discussion Points:
The unexpected path from music to filmmaking at TUT (Tshwane University of Technology)
How life challenges redirected his career trajectory
Breaking into the industry through music videos and meeting influential women who opened doors
The collaborative process behind "Cleverish" - writing, directing, and editing his first feature film
Winning international awards including Best African Film and Best Editing
The importance of treating everyone with respect in the collaborative world of filmmaking
Building lifelong relationships and networks in the industry
His production company Brink Digital and focus on township stories
Inspiring Insights:
Ntshepe shares how women mentors consistently opened doors throughout his career, the importance of challenging yourself in your talent, and why he believes in taking responsibility to help lift others up. From Katleho township to international film festivals, his story proves that geographic limitations don't define your potential.
"Just because you come from this small township doesn't mean you can't be world-renowned. The sky is the limit." - Ntshepe Nkosi
This episode explores the parable of talents in action - how God multiplies what we're faithful with, and why our gifts aren't just for us, but for everyone who sees us.
Featured: Discussion of his ongoing collaboration with singer Swingli and his mission to inspire young black creatives to follow their dreams.
Find Ntshepe's work on YouTube: Brink Digital
Subscribe to JustGospel Radio and catch us live at www.justgospelradio.co.za
#JustGospel #FaithAtWork #SouthAfricanFilm #TownshipStories #CreativeIndustry #FilmMaking #Cleverish
From dropping out of film school to care for his sick father, to shooting his first music video and eventually creating the award-winning feature film "Cleverish," Ntshepe's journey is one of persistence, divine timing, and multiplication of talents.
Key Discussion Points:
The unexpected path from music to filmmaking at TUT (Tshwane University of Technology)
How life challenges redirected his career trajectory
Breaking into the industry through music videos and meeting influential women who opened doors
The collaborative process behind "Cleverish" - writing, directing, and editing his first feature film
Winning international awards including Best African Film and Best Editing
The importance of treating everyone with respect in the collaborative world of filmmaking
Building lifelong relationships and networks in the industry
His production company Brink Digital and focus on township stories
Inspiring Insights:
Ntshepe shares how women mentors consistently opened doors throughout his career, the importance of challenging yourself in your talent, and why he believes in taking responsibility to help lift others up. From Katleho township to international film festivals, his story proves that geographic limitations don't define your potential.
"Just because you come from this small township doesn't mean you can't be world-renowned. The sky is the limit." - Ntshepe Nkosi
This episode explores the parable of talents in action - how God multiplies what we're faithful with, and why our gifts aren't just for us, but for everyone who sees us.
Featured: Discussion of his ongoing collaboration with singer Swingli and his mission to inspire young black creatives to follow their dreams.
Find Ntshepe's work on YouTube: Brink Digital
Subscribe to JustGospel Radio and catch us live at www.justgospelradio.co.za
#JustGospel #FaithAtWork #SouthAfricanFilm #TownshipStories #CreativeIndustry #FilmMaking #Cleverish
