Yolanda Ncokotwana
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Yolanda Ncokotwana | |
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| Born | Yolanda Ncokotwana |
| Occupations | Artist, Filmmaker, Executive Producer, Designer, Inntrepreneur |
Yolanda Ncokotwana Yolanda Ncokotwana is a film and television professional specializing in production, financing, project development and policy making. She is filmmaker, Story consultant, Executive Producer, Entrepreneur, Fashion, Clothing Boutique Co-owner, Former Sport Programme, Former Broadcaster. she has worked on in television, script consulting, and content management, she has overseen the funding of numerous award-winning films and launched co-production initiatives, including partnerships with Netflix and the Netherlands. A graduate in film production, she actively participates in international panels.[1][2][3][4]
Her broadcasting career began at the South African Broadcasting Corporation, rising-up the ranks to becoming a Commissioning Editor. Her achievements include acquiring international content, leading content strategies for various flagship programmes and international sporting events such as the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the 2015 Cricket World Cup and the 2016 RIO Olympic Games. Currently, she works at the National Film and Video Foundation as a Production and Development Manager. Her focus is the non-fiction genre where she has developed and consulted on films that have won multiple local, and international awards. Her passion is creating platforms to foster growth and development of local content both locally and internationally. Yolanda’s goal is to spearhead transformation in the film industry, ensuring the representation of different narratives. She holds a Film and Production degree from the Tshwane University of Technology and is currently pursuing a degree in Creative Writing from the University of South Africa.
Jury Member
- Jackson Wild (2022)
- Joburg international Film Festival (2025)
- Indian Ocean International Film Festival (2nd edition)