South Africa, Aug. 4 -- Thomo Tshipinyane, co-founder of Eyes on Lens Films, a production company that was established when he was still a student at the Tshwane University of Technology. Tshipinyane recently wrapped a web series titled Banyaneng, a coming-of-age story highlighting the realities of young women navigating varsity life in Pretoria. Tshipinyane served as the head writer, director and storyliner on the project.

He's now working on two short films, "Verses My Brother Taught Me" and "Waiting for Papa", where he also takes the lead as writer and director.

His business partner, Kgomotso Matlhabe, who is also steadily finding his footing in the industry, is a recent MTF graduate as well. Matlhabe is a director at Eyes on Lens Fi...