Zimbabwean Filmmaker | Actress | Model
Company
Mnandi Productions
Denise Khumalo is a multi-hyphenated artist with over 12 years of experience in the entertainment industry as a director/producer/actor. She was born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe. Watching her mother become a successful tv personality and radio host ignited her passion for the arts.

Moving to America in 2008 in order to pursue her film career, where she received her Bachelors in Science at SUNY Fredonia in Communications: Television and Digital Film. Denise went on to acquire her Masters in Filmmaking in Los Angeles, California at the New York Film Academy in 2014.
Denise has spent years honing her directorial skills and as a result has achieved great success with her narratives and documentaries. "Khayalami" (My Home) received numerous awards and recognition for its unique insight on Zimbabwe. She is also the host of Cultural Exchange, a debate talk show where guests of different races and backgrounds come together to discuss their dating experiences. Her latest documentary, Unconventional, showcases people of color as they follow their dreams in Los Angeles.
She is the CEO of Mnandi Productions, a film production company that creates digital content and independent films.
  • Producer (7 Credits)
    The Rainmaking Ceremony (Njelele Shrine)2026
    Documentary, Feature
    Damage2025
    Short
    The Matumbila's2024
    Animation
    This Immigrant Life (Podcast)2023
    Other
    Quarantine Chronicles2022
    Documentary, Short
    Khayalami (My Home)2021
    Documentary, Short, Student
    Unconventional2021
    Documentary, Short, Other
  • Director (7 Credits)
    The Rainmaking Ceremony (Njelele Shrine)2026
    Documentary, Feature
    Damage2025
    Short
    This Immigrant Life (Podcast)2023
    Other
    Quarantine Chronicles2022
    Documentary, Short
    Khayalami (My Home)2021
    Documentary, Short, Student
    Unconventional2021
    Documentary, Short, Other
    Cultural Exchange2019
    Web / New Media, Other
  • Writer (6 Credits)
    Damage2025
    Short
    This Immigrant Life (Podcast)2023
    Other
    Quarantine Chronicles2022
    Documentary, Short
    Khayalami (My Home)2021
    Documentary, Short, Student
    Unconventional2021
    Documentary, Short, Other
    Cultural Exchange2019
    Web / New Media, Other
  • Acting (2 Credits)
    This Immigrant Life (Podcast)2023
    Other
    Cultural Exchange2019
    Web / New Media, Other
"Ukuhamba ukubona" (To go, is to see) - Zulu saying
Zimbabwean Filmmaker | Actress | Model
Company
Mnandi Productions
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