Lesedi Mphotwe

Lesedi Mphotwe is the director of the Bantu Film Festival, an event dedicated to promoting and celebrating African cinema. Under her leadership, the festival has significantly grown from screening just 10 films in its inaugural year to receiving 253 submissions from 39 countries. Mphotwe emphasizes the importance of empowering local talent and fostering collaborations within the film industry to strengthen the continent's film ecosystem.