Kaimal Pictures
Established in 2019 in South Africa, KAIMAL PICTURES is renowned for its captivating documentaries, films, and TV series. Our dedicated teams' unparalleled skills and commitment have earned us widespread acclaim, with countless hours of award-winning scripted and unscripted content.
In 2023, Kaimal Pictures produced a 4-part music documentary feature Pop Goes Freedom for MultiChoice (Mzansi Magic) and is currently in a co- production development with Afriprime (African film distribution company) and Showmax for a 13-part limited drama series to premiere in 2024, along with a 7-part true crime documentary feature.
“Where uncompromised creativity meets narrative authenticity, we are South Africa's beacon for transformative storytelling since 2019”
About Us
KAIMAL PICTURES, a premier film and television production house based in South Africa, specializes in the crafting of captivating documentaries, enthralling feature films, and riveting TV series. Established in 2019, our company has swiftly risen to prominence, owing to its commitment to delivering narratives filled with fervor and dedication.
The foundation of our notable success lies in the collective brilliance of our dedicated teams. Their exceptional skills and relentless effort over the past two decades have culminated in numerous hours of both scripted and unscripted storytelling, garnering widespread acclaim and accolades.
Vusi Zion
Executive Producer & Founder
Vusi Zion is a multi-award winning executive producer , creative director,
television host and entrepreneur. With over (26) years in the
entertainment and television industry, he has worked with all major
broadcasters and media houses within South Africa producing high-end
entertainment both in scripted and non-scripted formats. Vusi‘s current
scope includes development, finance, production, co-production and
distribution across various genres of film and television projects for global
audiences.
Ashillagh Marufu
Head of Finance
Ashillagh Marufu boasts a Tax Honors and a BComm Accounting degree
from the prestigious Rhodes University. Initiating her journey in the media
sector with Endemol Shine Africa, she adeptly managed marquee
productions like Mnet’s 'Big Brother Africa' and 'Fear Factor'. In these roles,
she expertly handled significant budgets and supervised productions for
distinguished networks such as ZDF, HBO, UKTV, BBC, TLC, A&E, and
Discovery Channel.
A pivotal force behind the strategic formulation and operational leadership within the media realm, Ashillagh's recent notable
projects encompass 'Trackers', a six-part series for ZDF, HBO, Cinemax,
and M-Net. Furthermore, she served as the Executive Producer for
'Survival of the Species', a five-part documentary special for BBC Studios,
in addition to overseeing a collection of factual content distributed
globally through DCD.
Kaimal Pictures is an award-winning production company with creative minds embedded in the history of African television and film.
We passionately curate extraordinary stories and share them with the power of unsurpassable storytelling.
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