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Sizwe Colbert (also SIZMEISTER) is a South African Filmmaker & Creative Director with over a decade of experience across television, documentaries, commercials, and branded content. He leads a production team delivering visually sharp, story-first work, drawing from years of experience as a cinematographer, editor, and producer to guide the creative and executional process.

His creative foundation was shaped through six years as the creative director of a streetwear brand, crafting visual identities and campaigns that resonated culturally and visually. He has also executive produced musical projects — overseeing image, rollout strategy, and overall creative direction for artists.

Sizwe Colbert — also known as SIZMEISTER — is a South African filmmaker and creative director with over a decade of experience in television, documentaries, branded content, and multidisciplinary art.

His career spans directing campaigns, cinematography, editing, and producing. With roots as the creative director of a streetwear brand, he has shaped visual identities, built cultural campaigns, and executive produced musical projects.

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

Silver – Bookmarks 2025
Issued by IAB Bookmark Awards · Aug 2025
for The L’Oréal Group, produced by Uncap Productions in collaboration with McCann Joburg and Alt Studios.

Nomination – Best Produced Music Video: “Pearls to Swine” by Msaki
Issued by South African Music Awards · Aug 2020
Recognised for outstanding production in music video execution.

Nomination – Best International Format Show: Yo! MTV Raps (South Africa) Season 1
Issued by South African Film & Television Awards (SAFTAs) · Feb 2020
Served as Director of Photography and Colourist on the show, produced by The Visual Content Gang.

Official Selection – “AFRICX YXUNG: Don’t Stop Wondering”
Issued by Jozi Film Festival · Jan 2018
Produced with Uncap Productions.

Winner – “Johannesburg/Johannesbad” (Phone Film Competition)
Issued by Jozi Film Festival & EasyEquities · Jan 2016

Official Selection – “How to Play” by Xenlaii (Music Video)
Issued by Bokeh South African International Lifestyle & Fashion Film Festival · Jan 2020

Silver – Bookmarks 2025
Issued by IAB Bookmark Awards · Aug 2025
for The L’Oréal Group, produced by Uncap Productions in collaboration with McCann Joburg and Alt Studios.

Nomination – Best Produced Music Video: “Pearls to Swine” by Msaki
Issued by South African Music Awards · Aug 2020
Recognised for outstanding production in music video execution.

Nomination – Best International Format Show: Yo! MTV Raps (South Africa) Season 1
Issued by South African Film & Television Awards (SAFTAs) · Feb 2020
Served as Director of Photography and Colourist on the show, produced by The Visual Content Gang.

Official Selection – “AFRICX YXUNG: Don’t Stop Wondering”
Issued by Jozi Film Festival · Jan 2018
Produced with Uncap Productions.

Winner – “Johannesburg/Johannesbad” (Phone Film Competition)
Issued by Jozi Film Festival & EasyEquities · Jan 2016

Official Selection – “How to Play” by Xenlaii (Music Video)
Issued by Bokeh South African International Lifestyle & Fashion Film Festival · Jan 2020

His career spans directing campaigns, cinematography, editing, and producing. With roots as the creative director of a streetwear brand, he has shaped visual identities, built cultural campaigns, and executive produced musical projects.

Notable collaborations include MTV GQOM NATION, BARONE TVC, YoMTV Raps TV Show, NBA Life TV Show, Msaki Pearls to Swine and BET Cypher 2018 where he directed and produced projects that merge authenticity with striking visual storytelling.

Notable collaborations include MTV GQOM NATION, BARONE TVC, YoMTV Raps TV Show, NBA Life TV Show, Msaki Pearls to Swine and BET Cypher 2018 where he directed and produced projects that merge authenticity with striking visual storytelling.

I’d love to hear from you! Whether it’s a project idea, a collaboration, or just a quick hello — drop me a message below and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.