Zamo Mkhwanazi is a filmmaker based in Johannesburg. In 2011 she wrote, directed and produced her first short film, 'Philia'. Her second short, 'The Call', starring Fana Mokoena (World War Z), premiered at Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival and screened at the 40th Toronto International Film Festival. Her latest film, 'Gallo Rojo' premiered at the 69th Cannes Film Festival Directors Fortnight. She had been selected for the Toronto International Film Festival Talent Lab in September 2016.