S2 38 Yalezo Njuguna (Festival Director) of BAI Heatseekers

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Some people seem to be able to do it all. This episode finds Gino chatting to one such person. Yalezo Njuguna, film-maker, podcaster, content creator and curator, and the festival director of BAI Heatseekers.

Yalezo is an acclaimed director and producer, known for his ability to capture the essence of contemporary African culture. His expertise covers many genres, including comedy, documentary, and social commentary, with standout projects like Afriquan Film Conversations and the Bubbling Culture documentary series. Through his production company, Enraptured Odyssey, he has developed a range of film and web-series projects that celebrate African storytelling, challenge industry norms, and push the boundaries of digital content creation.

The recent BAI's Heatseekers Film Showcase presented a top showcase of South African short films and digital content created by trailblazing local youth filmmakers and digital voices.

Through his unique vision and dynamic projects, Yalezo continues to inspire and captivate audiences, and make a significant impact in the creative world.

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Chapter

1. S2 38 Yalezo Njuguna (Festival Director) of BAI Heatseekers (00:00:00)

2. I Wanted To Be A Magician (00:00:40)

3. Multichoice Talent Factory & BAI (00:05:00)

4. Heetseekers (00:10:35)

5. A Sense of Curiosity (00:18:40)

6. What's Next for BAI? (00:25:31)