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Kanya is a creative writer, director and performer, who works across film, theatre and performance art. Her creative projects often explore themes of identity, movement, and the human experience, engaging audiences in deeply immersive and thought-provoking ways.

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Kanya’s performances and installations have been showcased at prominent festivals such as the National Arts Festival (South Africa), Infecting the City (Cape Town), and the Helsinki Festival (Finland). Her films have been invited to festivals including KykNet’s Silwerskermfees (South Africa), New Renaissance Film Festival (EU), Cannes International Cinema Festival and Rhode Island International Film Festival (USA). Kanya is also known as a screenwriter for the local production companies Penguin Films and Homebrew Studios, having contributed to television series’ Arendsvlei, Skemergrond and Wyfie. 

 

She has been awarded numerous accolades for her work, including a Silver Screen at the Young Director’s Awards, Best Upcoming Director of the South African Theatre Magazine and Best Upcoming Artist at the Kyknet Fiestas.

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