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CRAFT. CREATIVITY. CULTURE.

Lions Head Productions is a cinematic studio born in Cape Town and built on bold ideas, fierce talent, and that untamed African energy you can’t fake. We’re not here to play it safe — we’re here to shift perception, shape culture, and tell stories that hit different.

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MEET THE TEAM

Tilu khalayi

Tilu Khalayi

Executive Producer, Head of Creative

Tilu leads creative direction and development at Lions Head. She oversees story, partnerships, and brand alignment across the company’s slate, ensuring every project reflects Lions Head’s distinctive creative vision.

Nandipha maqendwana

Nandipha Maqendwana

Executive Producer, Head of Production

Nandipha oversees production management and operations. She ensures projects are executed efficiently, on budget, and to Lions Head’s production standards.
Sonwabile nkukwana

Sonwabile Nkukwana

Content Producer

Sonwabile creates visual content for Lions Head’s digital platforms, producing behind-the-scenes and promotional media that highlight the company’s work and creative process.
Bryce donson

Bryce Donson

Development Coordinator

Bryce supports creative development across Lions Head’s slate, assisting with research, organization, and coordination from concept through production.
Tshegofatso

Tshegofatso Diale

Director, Business & Legal Affairs

Tshegofatso leads Lions Head’s brand partnerships and commercial strategy, ensuring every collaboration aligns with our creative vision and strengthens the long‑term value of Lions Head.
Tsubi Mapiyeye

Tsubi Mapiyeye

Unscripted Producer

Tsubi develops and produces Lions Head’s unscripted projects, from behind-the-scenes series to social-first formats. She shapes story, casting, and production workflows, translating the company’s slate into engaging real-world and BTS content.
Tilu khalayi

Tilu Khalayi

Executive Producer, Head of Creative

Tilu leads creative direction and development at Lions Head. She oversees story, partnerships, and brand alignment across the company’s slate, ensuring every project reflects Lions Head’s distinctive creative vision.
Nandipha maqendwana

Nandipha Maqendwana

Executive Producer, Head of Production

Nandipha oversees production management and operations. She ensures projects are executed efficiently, on budget, and to Lions Head’s production standards.
Sonwabile nkukwana

Sonwabile Nkukwana

Content Producer

Sonwabile creates visual content for Lions Head’s digital platforms, producing behind-the-scenes and promotional media that highlight the company’s work and creative process.
Bryce donson

Bryce Donson

Development Coordinator

Bryce supports creative development across Lions Head’s slate, assisting with research, organization, and coordination from concept through production.
Tshegofatso

Tshegofatso Diale

Director, Business & Legal Affairs

Tshegofatso leads Lions Head’s brand partnerships and commercial strategy, ensuring every collaboration aligns with our creative vision and strengthens the long‑term value of Lions Head.
Tsubi Mapiyeye

Michelle Atieno

PR & Communications Lead

Michelle manages publicity and media relations for Lions Head. She coordinates press strategy and communications across all productions and campaigns.

The world hasn’t truly seen the depth, scale, and style of African stories — yet. If you’re ready to change that, you need more than a service provider. You need a creative ally on the ground: a team that understands the culture, respects the craft, and delivers at an international standard.

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We collaborate with producers, directors, and brands who care about story as much as we do. Whether you’re developing a series, shooting a feature, or crafting a campaign, we help you:

  • Refine the creative

  • Assemble the right team

  • Execute production in Africa from first recce to final export

Whatever the format — series, film, or campaign — the result is work that’s cinematic, culture-forward, and built to last.

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