Dr. Shelley Barry

Board Member

Dr. Shelley Barry is a multi-award winning filmmaker whose experimental works have garnered numerous awards globally. Shelley’s accolades include two SAFTA awards and several international awards including the Zonta award for Best female filmmaker in international competition at the International Short Film Festival, Oberhausen. Her films have been acquired by prestigious institutions such as New York University and Princeton University. Currently teaching film at the University of Johannesburg, Shelley is an influential voice in contemporary cinema, with an emphasis on advocacy for diversity and inclusion on and behind the screen.

WHO WE ARE

Adwoa Ankoma

Director, Policy and Research

Adwoa Ankoma is the Director of Policy and Research at Electric South, where she champions Africa’s creative and tech sectors through forward-thinking research and strategic...

Ingrid Kopp

Co-founder, Director, Labs and Partnerships

Ingrid Kopp has worked in documentaries and interactive media since 2000. In addition to her work with Electric South, Ingrid co-founded Immerse, a publication on...

Steven Markovitz

Co-founder, Board Member

Steven Markovitz has 30 years experience in producing and distributing feature films and documentaries through his production company, Big World Cinema. He has worked with...

Dr. Shelley Barry

Board Member

Dr. Shelley Barry is a multi-award winning filmmaker whose experimental works have garnered numerous awards globally. Shelley’s accolades include two SAFTA awards and several international...

Lina Srivastava

Board Member

Lina Srivastava catalyzes and amplifies social impact in human rights and global development through cultural expression. She is a strategist who combines media, technology, art,...

‘Gbenga Sesan

Board Member

‘Gbenga Sesan is the Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative, a pan-African social enterprise working on digital inclusion and digital rights through its offices in Cameroon,...

Jason Stapleton

Creative Technologist

Jason Stapleton is a seasoned Creative Technologist with over twenty years of experience in 3d animation and virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) development, focused on...

Reginald Ngwenyama

Accountant

Reginald has a passion for figures and trained accountant with several years experience. His vast experience adds value to any business organisation. His professional approach...

Tarha McKenzie

Distribution and Programme Manager

Tarha McKenzie has been an independent contractor in the film industry since 2011, focusing on Programme and Distribution Management. Her career highlights include managing Africa’s...

Canda Kincses

Consultant

Canda Kincses has been a media producer since 1999, starting with print media at the beginning of the digital printing revolution and moving into animation...