I'm Gift Sukez Sukali
Hi there...
Filmmaker, creative director, and storyteller
Film
coming soon
Filmmaker
From Concept to Creation
Directed the feature film Fatsani: Tale of Survival, which represented Malawi at the 2022 Oscars, as well as several other short films that focused on Malawian culture and social issues in Africa
Creative Director
brand and design studio
Directed and edited more than 20 music videos in Zambia, Malawi and
South Africa
underDOG Blueprint
Book
Upcoming book about resilence and power of persistence
Services
As a multidisciplinary creative, I offer storytelling-driven services across film, writing, and marketing. My work focuses on crafting impactful narratives that inform, inspire, and connect audiences with purpose.
Film
From concept to screen, I produce and direct films & documentaries,
Books & Articles
I write thought-provoking pieces that highlight culture, creativity,
Marketing
I develop high-quality branded content and creative campaigns
Film Course Facilitator
Ohio University-USA
Nov 2023 - Now
Film Writer and Director
Freelancer
Nov 2024 - Present
Technical Director
HD Plus Creations
Nov 2016 - Nov 2023
Media Consultant
Unicef Malawi
Nov 2018 - Nov 2019
Comms Consultant
Worldstrides USA
June 2024 - Nov 2025
Skills & Tools
- Davinci Resolve
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Lightroom
- VR and Photogrammetry
- Adobe Premier Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- Final Cut
- AI - Medjourney and Heggsfield
Fulbright Scholar
Awarded Fulbright Scholarship to study MFA in Film at Ohio University-USA -2023
Best Film Director Southern Africa
Sotambe Film Festival, 2021
30 Under 30, Forbes Africa,
Listed on Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 2020 for my impact on the African film industry
Video Director of the Decade,
Urban Music People, 2020
Founder of the Year Nominee,
Southern Africa Startup Awards, 2018