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esiree Markgraaff is a highly regarded show runner and producer. She has been at the forefront of creating some of South Africa’s most successful television content, including Yizo Yizo, Zone 14, Jacobs Cross, Isibaya, Ayeye, Isithembiso and many more. She is the co-producer of Amandla: A Revolution in 4 Part Harmony – winning two coveted Sundance awards as well as wins at the Emmy’s, Telluride, Black Reel, Encounters and many more.
Desiree is committed to producing world-class African content, nurturing local talent and telling local stories with authenticity and heart. She is a co-founder of Filmmakers against Racism and has produced over 70 video exhibitions installed at the Apartheid Museum and Liliesleaf Museum, as well as many for the Hector Peterson Museum. Desiree served as chairperson of the IPO and as council member of the National Film and Video Foundation.
Desiree is a partner and CEO of The Bomb Shelter Film Company (Pty) Ltd. She is a Fellow of the Africa Leadership Initiative-South Africa and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network.