Zama Mnyakeni

Colourist, Johannesburg

Zama Mnyakeni is a colourist who thrives on creative challenges and loves pushing images to their full storytelling potential. Known for his collaborative spirit, he works hand in hand with directors and cinematographers to translate ideas into bold, visually striking worlds — shaping tone, emotion, and atmosphere with colour as his language. His approach is both artistic and meticulous, always aiming to make each frame feel alive and true to the story.

At Left, Zama has contributed to an array of projects spanning vibrant music videos, polished commercials, thought-provoking short films, and documentaries. His craft extends into the feature film space, where he has worked alongside senior colourists on major productions — deepening his technical expertise while learning how to balance large-scale storytelling with creative precision.

Zama’s growing body of work reflects both his versatility and his passion for colour as a storytelling tool, and he continues to help shape visually compelling projects across formats.