Born in Mahikeng, Tshepiso also known as Da’Silva started in the theatre and dance field before incorporating film in his work. He started at a very young age at Mmabana Arts, Culture & Sports Foundation (MACSF). Later he went on to Moving Into Dance Mophatong (MIDM). He underwent Arts & Culture Administration Training at CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT TRUST, ARTS & CULTURE TRUST TLHOLO “Uncovering Solutions” Project. He has filled the roles of a Producer, Film/video & Theatre director, teacher, judge, project manager.
Amongst his work He developed, Produced and Directed MALETSATSI the video for ACT│Nedbank Development Grant for online digital platforms during the Covid-19 peak in 2020. He produced and directed a series of VILLAGE ARTS EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ONLINE on Covid-19. He Produced & Directed his art film MALETSATSI which has thus far been officially selected in festivals such as LIFT-OFF GLOBAL NETWORK SESSIONS 2021, CΆMARA CORPORIZADA 2021 in Buenos Aires, INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FILM FESTIVAL 2022 in India, NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL 2022 in Makhanda. The film won two top awards: BEST PRODUCTION OF THE YEA R, BEST EDITOR and BEST DIRECTOR (2nd place), at INDEPENDENT CINEMA FILM FESTIVAL “Art Club Pavlos Paraschakis” 2022 in Greece. He worked on different projects by Tshireletso Media and recently co-directed episodes in THITO YA NGWAO DOCUMENTARY SERIES (Currently in post-production) by Makgabisanaga Foundation.