Bester Zambuko

Bester Zambuko

Chief Creative Officer at Adrenalin - the ideas company
Screenwriter, Executive and Producer

Johannesburg, South Africa

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June 2021
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About Bester

About Me:

I am a passionate and visionary filmmaker with a focus on creating high-quality, 1-hour drama TV series with global appeal. With a background in advertising, I honed my craft by mastering the art of visual storytelling in 30-second narratives, earning multiple awards for my creative work. Today, under the mentorship of Oscar nominated South African filmmaker Angus Gibson, I am channeling that experience into the world of long-form storytelling, developing projects that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.

Currently, I am spearheading four TV projects, including Birthmark, a gripping historical drama set in Apartheid-era South Africa. This series explores themes of identity, resilience, and social justice through compelling characters and powerful storytelling. My other projects span diverse genres and share a common goal: delivering thought-provoking entertainment that captivates international audiences.

WHAT I BRING:

Proven ability to develop and execute ambitious creative visions.

Experience in directing and writing across multiple formats.

A track record of collaborating with top-tier talent and professionals in my region.

Deep understanding of crafting stories that appeal to streaming platforms and global markets.

WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR:

Producers with a passion for 1-hour drama series who can help bring these projects to life and expand their potential reach.

A-list talent or their representatives interested in attaching themselves to stories with substance and international significance.

Collaborators who share a commitment to elevating the craft of filmmaking and bringing untold stories to the world stage.

WHY CONNECT WITH ME:

I am here to network with like-minded creatives, learn from industry leaders, and get things done. My commitment is to producing shows that not only entertain but also leave a lasting impact. Whether you are a producer, an agent, or a fellow storyteller, I would love to discuss how we can create something extraordinary together.

Unique traits: I can roll my tongue, and my dreams usually come true.

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  • Birthmark

    Birthmark Historical Drama In Apartheid-era South Africa, twin brothers—one white, the other black must overcome the dark forces that drive them to opposite sides of a brutal regime: one as a soldier enforcing racial oppression, the other as a member of the resistance, resisting it. But it is their shared love for the same woman that ignites a personal war that could shatter their bond forever.

  • HARARE

    HARARE Budget: $100K - $1M | Drama An introverted Advertising executive, recovering from a traumatic experience is fired for challenging a passed promotion. She joins a Hair Salon, and pivots it to challenge her former company, opening a Pandora’s box of dangerous rent-seekers who control the underbelly of Harare’s corporate world. 

Education

  • Berlin School of Creative Leadership
    (2014-2018)

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