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Lesedi Mphothwe

Location:
Botswana
Issues:
Education, Economic Injustice, Women and Girls, Gender violence , Human Rights
Expertise:
Impact Producing
Cultural/racial identity:
Motswana
Self identification:
Female

Bio

Lesedi Mphothwe is an award-winning Botswana-based filmmaker with a proven track record of producing, directing, facilitating and impact producing. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Motion Picture Medium (Honours) from AFDA, she has worked on acclaimed TV dramas, documentaries, and short films.Lesedi has served as a festival juror for various international film festivals. As the Co-founder and Festival Director of the Bantu Film Festival, Lesedi is a driving force in the Botswana creative industry, championing local talent and amplifying diverse voices in Africa.