Portfolio – Takunda Aaron Chimutashu

The number of young leaders Takunda has helped mentor as a volunteer with the Harare city junior council over the past 10 years

The number of people who have watched films created by Takunda on platforms including JIIT Tv and film festivals that have screened his films in Zimbabwe, Los Angeles, Bolivia and more

The number of Sub-Saharan countries whose capital markets are covered by African Financials, one of southern Africa’s top investor relations firms where Takunda worked as the Head of Media.

The number of international corporate podcasts Takunda managed as content manager for 90-minute books.

The number of youth (Harare students below age 19) affected by Takunda’s contribution to public school policy regarding mandatory school styles that failed to consider religious diversity

The number of Documentary Short Award Nominations Zen has received for Create Zim, the short documentary he directed, shot and edited; including a win in his category at the European Film Festival

The number of views on the 85 videos Takunda directed and co-produced for Let Them Trust’s art for change festival in a 3 month time period.

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The year Takunda pioneered international collaboration between Joburg, Durban and Harare junior councils.

The number of cities Takunda visited on his tour, documenting and collaborating with artists throughout Zimbabwe.

The approximate number of hours it takes to fly from Zimbabwe to Cyprus, where Takunda earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechatronic Engineering.

The number of sub-Saharan countries Takunda coordinated teams in for the educational startup SMBLO

The year Takunda’s articles got published in 4 different international publications.

The Story Of South Africa As Told By It's Movies

Cinema has long held the incredible ability to simplify complex ideas. Through the power of Films, we can travel to other countries and gain insight into everything from culture to socio-political realities, all from the comfort of our seats. Through this medium, countries like South Africa show foreigners the truth about their nation, known globally for its journey from a racist hellscape to a prime example of African enterprise.

With the racist Apartheid regime in the past, South Africa has grown into a rainbow nation that, to date, serves as a shining beacon of possibility in the southern African region. Through characters such as Leleti Khumalo’s SaraFna (SaraFna, 1992) and Morgan Freeman’s Mandela (Invictus, 2009) the world has learned about the heroic sacriFces and deliberate mending that created the nation.