On Thursday, Limkokwing University hosted an Industry Insights Session featuring Kagiso Modupe, the acclaimed actor and producer behind the Netflix hit ‘Losing Lerato’.
Speaking to a packed audience, Modupe explored the evolving landscape of cinema in a session titled ‘The Business of Film: Why the Future of Film Lives in Your Pocket’.
Modupe used the platform to introduce Hektik, Africa’s first mobile-first micro-drama platform.
The session moved beyond theory, offering students a pragmatic look at how the digital revolution is reshaping African storytelling.
Key Takeaways for Aspiring Creators
During the session, Modupe highlighted the shift towards accessible, mobile-centric content. The discussions focused on several industry-changing trends:
Vertical streaming: How the shift to portrait-mode viewing is rewriting traditional cinematography and distribution rules.
The power of local content: Why Eswatini’s unique narratives are essential for global platforms seeking authentic voices.
The Hektik opportunity: Practical steps for students to become early creators on the new platform.
The atmosphere on campus was electric as students engaged with the reality of a modern creative career.
Modupe’s message was definitive: the barriers to entry in the film industry have collapsed, and the tools for global success are now available on a smartphone.
Why It Matters for Eswatini
The visit underscored the university’s commitment to connecting students with industry leaders who are actively disrupting the status quo.
By focusing on micro-dramas and mobile technology, the session demystified the process of film production and showed students that high production values are no longer confined to big-budget studios.
For those who missed the event, the message remains clear: the creative industry is moving at a rapid pace and waiting for the next generation of digital-savvy storytellers to take the lead.
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