Sne MAKAULA is an award-winning Writer and Director from Durban, South Africa. She is one of the co-founders and Directors of Apple Shot Media, an Award-Winning production company based in Durban. With a BA degree in Motion Picture, she has a deep passion for African storytelling. Sne has written and directed various works, including feature films, short films, TV series, animation, reality shows, and documentaries. She received the Best Female Director award at the London Indie Short Film Festival for “ICULO LENHLIZIYO” which is also nominated for Best Short Film at the 2023 Simon Sabela KZNFilm Awards. She is currently preparing for her next feature film, “I AM NOT NEXT,” set to be filmed in Durban in 2023.