Emilie Badenhorst is a theatre graduate of the University of Cape Town and has developed an intruiging debut body of work that roots itself in a rich and intimate style.
She has written, conceptualised and directed a number of film projects including Bubblegum, a fashion film which was nominated for both Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction at the 2017 Bokeh International Fashion Film Festival. Commercially Emilie has directed projects for brands such as Bonobo Jeans, Puma, Woolworths as well as multiple music videos and short films. She recently directed music videos for Romeo Elvis, 6lack, Khalid and Lolo Zouai. She has also featured in Nakid_Magazine and Metal Magazine for her experimental short film “Unsex Me." Emilie has a true understanding of performance. Through her work, she strives to express our need for connection with one another and to create a voice of hope. Her aim is for the viewer to have a visceral experience of what it means to be human. Emilie was recently nominated as one of the Top Five New Female Directors to Watch in South Africa by the advertising and creative showcase 10 & 5 and recently won a Cannes YDA Silver Screen in 2021 for her Short-film Ekstasis.
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