Daryne Joshua

Daryne JOSHUA is a South African filmmaker who started visual storytelling from the age of seven, when he made and sold comics to his classmates. He is a co-founder, writer and director of Gambit Films, a group of filmmakers making innovative content in Cape Town. He also has a vast experience in editing, animation, sound design, media and communications. His debut film Call Me Thief was selected as the South African entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards. His second feature Ellen (2018), world premiere at IFFR, is, just like his previous film, based on a true story.