Moreetsi Gabang
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| Moreetsi Gabang | |
|---|---|
| Born | Botswana |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | Botswana |
| 💼 Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Known for | Short films including Zombie Date Night in Tlokweng, Motswakwa, founder of Mainane Studios |
Moreetsi Gabang is a Botswana filmmaker, writer, director, and producer known for several short films and for his work promoting Botswana cinema through his production company. His work has received national and international recognition, including an award at the 2023 Durban FilmMart (DFM).[1]
Biography and career
Education and early career
Gabang studied at AFDA Johannesburg, graduating as class valedictorian.[2] He later earned a Master’s degree in film practice from the London College of Communication (University of the Arts London) via a Vice-Chancellor’s Postgraduate International Scholarship.[3]
His short film Motswakwa (Foreigner) was nominated for Best Short Film at the 2019 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).[3]
Filmmaking and studio work
Gabang co-founded Mainane Studios, a film production company aimed at developing high-quality culturally rooted cinema in Botswana.[4] Through the studio, he has produced multiple short film projects intended to position Botswana cinema on regional and international platforms.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role / Notes | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Motswakwa (Foreigner) | Director / Writer — Nominated for Best Short Film at AMAA | [3] |
| 2023 | Zombie Date Night in Tlokweng | Director / Writer — Won Best Film and Audience Choice at NEFTI Africa Competition, Durban FilmMart | [5] |
| 2023 | Partly Cloudy & Hot | Director | [6] |
| 2024 | Hill of Lovers | Filmmaker — Winner of NEFTI All-Stars Competition Grand Prize, Durban FilmMart | [7] |
| 2025 | Thupo (Initiation) | Director / Writer — Selected for PAS Jumpstart 2023, Durban FilmMart | [8] |
Significance
Gabang is regarded as one of Botswana’s leading emerging filmmakers. His festival-recognized films and international training highlight his role in positioning Botswana cinema on regional and global stages. His work often explores cultural and social themes, contributing to a broader understanding of Botswana narratives in contemporary African film.[2]
References
- ↑ "Botswana rising star Moreetsi Gabang bags international award at Durban FilmMart 2023". IOL. 24 July 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Moreetsi Gabang – Durban FilmMart". Durban FilmMart.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Moreetsi Gabang – the filmmaker lights up screens with new release 'Motswakwa'". The Pan Afrikanist. 12 November 2021.
- ↑ "Trio tells stories through film". Daily News Botswana. 27 February 2025.
- ↑ "Zombie Date Night in Tlokweng wins NEFTI Africa Best Film & Audience Choice Award". The Botswana Gazette. 26 July 2023.
- ↑ ""Tsotsi" Film Star Joins Partly Cloudy & Hot Cast". The Botswana Gazette. 15 February 2023.
- ↑ "NEFTI All-Stars Filmmakers Competition Winners Announced at Durban FilmMart". MENAFN. 23 July 2024.
- ↑ "PAS Jumpstart 2023 – film project "Thupo (Initiation)"". Berlinale Talents.
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