Doreen Bvuma
Nominee's Province:
Limpopo
Age:
31
Project Name/Description:
Founder, Blue Crescent Moon Studio
From the heart of Sasekani village outside Tzaneen, Doreen Bvuma is a self-made storyteller breaking barriers in South Africa’s film landscape. As the founder of Blue Crescent Moon Studio (BCM), she wears many hats writer, director, producer, and actress creating dramas, films, and documentaries that reflect real issues and celebrate Limpopo’s diverse languages. Doreen’s journey began in church halls with poems and skits, later evolving into professional scriptwriting in 2019. In 2023, she made her directorial debut with Young Widow, a drama broadcast on DStv Channel 263. Featuring Xitsonga and Tshivenda, the film spotlights the emotional struggles of young widows an authentic, local narrative that earned her coverage in the Letaba Herald. Her latest project, Man or Woman?, boldly tackles gender-based violence and is told in three Limpopo languages. Despite facing financial constraints and challenges accessing mainstream platforms like Mzansi Magic, Doreen’s resilience has built a grassroots production house powered by passionate volunteers. Her mission is clear: to nurture talent, especially among people with disabilities and at-risk youth and to amplify the stories of her community. With dreams of securing funding, better equipment, and national exposure, Doreen Bvuma is a rising creative force transforming lives through storytelling, one frame at a time
