Kanya is a writer, director and creative that works across mediums.
Based in Germany and South Africa.
EDUCATION
PhD Candidate
English Philology
University of Heidelberg, Germany
MA Theatre and Performance (awarded with Distinction)
University of Cape Town, South Africa
BA (Hons.) Theatre and Performance (awarded with Distinction)
University of Cape Town, South Africa
RESIDENCIES
Academic Scholarships and Awards
AWARDS
Creative Scholarships and Awards
ORBIT Feature Fiction Film Residency (2024)
Durban x Berlinale Talents 2024 (1/6 Features projects)
KykNet Silwerskerm Fees (2023)
Business and Arts South Africa Scale Up Residency (2021)
Jakes Gerwel Writing Residency (2021)
DAAD - Graduate School Scholarship Programme
Andrew W Mellon MA Scholarship
Ruth Peffers Award
Van Ewijck Foundation Scholarship
Koopmans De Wet Scholarship
IEFTA Connect Award (2024)
National Arts Council Development Grant (2023)
Silver Screen at the Cannes YDAs for Best Direction (2022)
Best Direction at the New Renaissance Film Festival (2022)
Best Upcoming Director Award at Jozi Film Festival (2022)
CEC Artslink Transnational Cultural Mobility Grant (2021)
NaTi Young Stars Award (2019)
KykNet Fiësta Award - Best Upcoming Artist (2019)
Teksmark/ Atterbury Writing Bursary (2018)
Anex Theatre Director’s Bursary (2018)