Rotterdam Lab

Tricia L. Sello

Tricia is a producer and development executive based in Gaborone, Botswana. She has developed and produced a number of short films that have done well in the local and international festival circuit. Besides making films, Tricia has served on the jury of the Denmark-based Brejning Film Festival since 2022, and as the curator for the 2023 Bantu Film Festival in Botswana. Currently, Tricia is developing a slate of projects across genres and platforms through Mmapula Entertainment. She is an alumna of the 2023 Development Executive traineeship by Netflix and Realness Institute, 2023 Locarno BaseCamp Academy, 2023 Impact Production Hub program by Vancouver International Film Festival and Suimanga Films, 2021 NEFTI Competition, as well as the 2020 Talents Durban.

Mmapula Entertainment - Botswana

Mmapula Entertainment is a dynamic production company based in Gaborone, Botswana, that is devoted to crafting compelling narratives. Specialising in documentaries, short films, features, and high-end series, with a keen focus on African cinema, they actively seek fresh talent and place a particular emphasis on empowering Botswana and African storytellers. From concept development to festival strategy, Mmapula Entertainment serves as a catalyst for emerging voices, embodying a passion for creativity and diversity in every project it undertakes.