ABOUT US
Sisanda Henna Films is a boutique motion pictures company, producing a select number of projects a year.
SHF develops, packages and produces world-class motion pictures for global distribution. Focusing on afro-centric fiction and non-fiction narratives for the top platforms/networks/studios and theatres worldwide.
Sisanda Henna Leadership (Training, Incubation and Advisory), our sister, Non-Profit Company, designs and rolls-out growth and development solutions for social impact, skills and capacity development.
OUR TEAM
At Sisanda Henna Films, our team is more than a collection of talent—it’s a powerhouse of storytellers dedicated to Afro‑centric excellence. Founded and guided by Sisanda Henna—a celebrated actor, director, producer, and entertainment entrepreneur—our small, nimble crew combines creative vision with strategic expertise to bring a curated slate of compelling fiction and nonfiction to screens worldwide
Keitumetse Qhali.
Keitumetse Qhali.
Creative Director
Keitumetse “Kit” Qhali, known professionally as Director Kit, is an award‑winning South African director, writer and producer. In 2019, she was named one of Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans and later appeared on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Professionals list in 2020, as well as being honored by Facebook Africa’s “13 Most Influential Women in Africa.”
Her short film The Initiate was acquired by Showmax and premiered at the Cascade Film Festival in Portland in 2016. She directed the documentary Kick It, which won a SAFTA in 2019, and Ties That Bind Us, nominated for a SAFTA in 2020. 
On television, she directed episodes (including the opener) of Blood & Water Season 4 for Netflix. In advertising, she won a CICLOPE award for her Barloworld commercial Fierce Girl and directed the influential Made for Africa by Africa campaign for Netflix Africa, along with global trailers for Blood & Water and JIVA. 
Her work spans long-form documentary, narrative, commercials, and music videos such as Rands and Nairas, which earned international acclaim at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards. Driven by Afro‑centric storytelling and visual artistry, Qhali continues to shape African narratives across multiple media. 
Sisanda Henna.
Sisanda Henna.
Managing Director
A visionary leader with a profound passion for African storytelling, Sisanda Henna is the founder and Managing Director of Sisanda Henna Films. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, he has steered the company to become a beacon of world-class, Afro-centric cinema, producing compelling motion-pictures that captivate both local and global audiences.
Henna’s leadership is rooted in his extensive and decorated experience as an accomplished actor, director, and producer. This deep, first-hand understanding of the entire filmmaking process, from creative conception to final execution, has been instrumental in shaping the company’s dynamic creative direction and its stellar reputation for producing high-quality, thought-provoking motion-pictures. His impressive directorial credits include the critically acclaimed feature film One Night Kwa Mxolisi, as well as episodes of the SAFTA-winning series Gauteng Maboneng and the BET Africa drama Isono.
Under Henna’s astute guidance, Sisanda Henna Films has cultivated a diverse and impactful portfolio of projects that reflect the richness and complexity of the African experience. The company has not only produced its own original motion-pictures but has also provided production services for major international projects, demonstrating its robust capacity to operate at a global standard.
A core tenet of Henna’s vision is the empowerment and development of the next generation of African filmmakers. This commitment is powerfully embodied in the Youth Filmmaker Project, an initiative in partnership with the National Film & Video Foundation (NFVF) that discovers, trains, and mentors emerging writer-directors and future producers. Through this program, Henna is actively shaping the future of the African film industry, ensuring a lasting legacy of authentic and powerful storytelling.
As a hands-on leader, Sisanda Henna continues to drive the company’s growth and innovation. His entrepreneurial spirit, artistic integrity, and collaborative approach are the cornerstones of Sisanda Henna Films, a company poised to leave an indelible mark on the global entertainment landscape.