Filmmaker | Founder of Leejay Production House | Curator of Kgorong Film Festival | Telling authentic African stories through film.
Leshole Jimmy Lekota is a dynamic filmmaker and cultural curator from Limpopo, South Africa, with over three years of experience in the film industry. He is the founder of Leejay Production House and serves as the festival manager of the Kgorong Film Festival, a platform dedicated to showcasing authentic African narratives.
Lekota's career includes roles such as Production Manager at Regal Pictures, Camera Operator at Limpopo Home Cinema, and Administrator for the Limpopo Student Film Festival. His work emphasizes the resilience, creativity, and everyday beauty of African life, aiming to reshape global perceptions through storytelling.
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Passionate about empowering local talent, Lekota continues to contribute significantly to the growth of South Africa's creative industries.
  • Producer (1 Credit)
    Flower In The Garden2024
    Short
College
Capricorn College for tvet
Financial Management
20152019
College
Bolobathaba Media Group
Film and Television
2021
High School
Mafolofolo High School
Commercial Stream
20102014
Birth Date
February 5, 1996
Nickname
Piper
Birth City
Polokwane
Current City
Polokwane
Hometown
Polokwane
Height
1.23
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
African
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Aquarius
Children
2
- Started filming with a borrowed camera in high school before founding Leejay Production House.
- Proudly hails from Limpopo, and often sets his stories in townships and villages to spotlight real-life African narratives.
- Founded the Kgorong Film Festival to give young, local filmmakers a stage to shine and build industry networks.
- Believes in "representation builds identity", and uses his platform to reflect African stories with honesty and pride.
- Once worked as an administrator for a student film festival—now curates one of his own.
“Until the lion learns to write, every story will glorify the hunter.” – African Proverb
Filmmaker | Founder of Leejay Production House | Curator of Kgorong Film Festival | Telling authentic African stories through film.
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