Apple TV+ Shining Girls

Executive Producer

Based on Lauren Beukes’ bestselling novel, “Shining Girls” follows Kirby Mazrachi (Moss) as a Chicago newspaper archivist whose journalistic ambitions were put on hold after enduring a traumatic assault. When Kirby learns that a recent murder mirrors her own case, she partners with seasoned, yet troubled reporter Dan Velazquez (played by Wagner Moura), to uncover her attacker’s identity. As they realize these cold cases are inextricably linked, their own personal traumas and Kirby’s blurred reality allow her assailant to remain one step ahead. In addition to Moss and Moura, the gripping drama stars Phillipa Soo, with Amy Brenneman and Jamie Bell rounding out the ensemble cast.

URBO: The Adventures of Pax Afrika

Showrunner, head writer, director

In a near future Cape Town, Pax must harness the spirits of his ancestors to defeat the corporate overlord of Malice Corporation, with a little help from his friends.

The critically acclaimed Pax Afrika was South Africa’s first half hour animated show that ran for 104 episodes over three years and half a dozen re-runs on SABC3.

Glitterboys & Ganglands

Director

Deep in the heart of Cape Town’s violent ganglands, sequins are being sewn, wigs teased and lashes glued on in the run-up to the city’s most prestigious female impersation beauty pageant, Miss Gay Western Cape. Director Lauren Beukes follows three contestants in the run up to the big night; the ‘princess’, Kat Gilardi, pageant queen Kayden van Heerden whose inclusion as a trans woman is causing controversy and ballroom dancer, Eva Torres, who is Matthew the mechanic by day who tragically lost his younger brother in a police accident.

ZA-NEWS

Writer (Pilot)

The pilot episode of the satirical political puppet show based on the hit UK Spitting Images sees Cape Town’s premiere busting out into rap and President Zuma doing his best Shrek impression.

Florries’ Dragons

Writer (13 episodes)

The hit Disney UK show follows little princess and her magical adventures with her dragon friends.

Mouk

Writer (4 episodes)

Based on the books by Marc Boutavant, this charming Disney Junior series follows the adventures of Mouk and Chavapa exploring different cities and cultures.