Liwonga Mahlawe
8 Eton Road, Cape Town
Summary
Liwonga Mahlawe is a 16 year old filmmaker who studies at the American International School of Cape Town. She plans to pursue a career in film and television production.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and Club President
Film Club
08.2022 - Current
- Orchestrate meetings, lead discussions in analysis
- Mentor 12 students, organize field trips, workshops and collaborate on media creation.
Teen Board Member
Kids Film It Festival
09.2023 - Current
- Help curate social media content, drive festival promotion, secure sponsors via email.
- Collaborate on planning with a team. Lead community outreach for submissions.
Tutor
Lifestyle Movement
09.2023 - Current
- Mentor 8 underprivileged Cape Town students aged 6-11.
- Improve foundational English and math skills to national standards.
- Help provide food and transportation.
Arts and Culture Chair (11), Vice President (12)
Student Council
01.2022 - Current
- Arts and Culture, (Grade 11), Vice President (Grade 12)
- Orchestrate 9 events, collaborate with admin, revamp DEIJ policy, lead cultural initiatives, Raised $250 for art showcases
- Lead 160 students.
Assistant Director
Little Shop Of Horrors
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Mentored 24 students.
- led warm-ups, taught drama skills, choreographed, coordinating rehearsals for production.
- liaising with tech, organizing costumes, and
Education
High School Diploma -
American International School of Cape Town (AISCT)
Cape Town, South Africa05.2024
Skills
- Google Docs, Adobe Lightroom, Sony Vegas Pro, Davinci Resolve, Adobe After Effects
- Acting, Dance, Public Speaking
Creative Experience
“Divided As One,” Writer & Director, Dec. 2021
- Wrote and directed a short film about a a young girl who is affected by gender based violence within her home for the first time
“As the Bead Goes On,” Assistant Cinematographer, Feb. 2023
- Historical documentary. About the legacy of Gaybrook Farm, a plot of land that was purchased by a Black man in the colonial era of South Africa.
" Colonialism of a special type,"Writer, Director/ Editor, April 2022,
- A research based mini-documentary on the history of Apartheid South Africa and the remnants that it has left behind. World Civilizations Class.
"ENOUGH", Director/Writer/Producer/Editor, July 2023
- A short film about a teenage girl on the verge of a breakdown because of the looming pressure she feels to be exceptional in all regards
Additional Information
- Academic Honor Roll, 2022-2024
- ConnectHER PitchFest Winner, 2021
Timeline
Teen Board Member
Kids Film It Festival
09.2023 - Current
Tutor
Lifestyle Movement
09.2023 - Current
Founder and Club President
Film Club
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Director
Little Shop Of Horrors
08.2022 - 04.2023
Arts and Culture Chair (11), Vice President (12)
Student Council
01.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
American International School of Cape Town (AISCT)
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