Amanda Lane has been a prolific and accomplished television writer and director for the past 12 years, making a significant impact on the industry in South Africa and beyond. Her extensive credits include writing and directing some of the country's most groundbreaking and commercially successful television shows across various genres and cultures.
Notable among her credits are her work on MTV's Shuga, where she served as head writer and/or series director for seasons 1 and 2. She also wrote and directed seasons 3, 4, and 5 of Jacobs Cross, as well as seasons 1 and 2 of 4-PLAY: Sex tips for girls, Zone 14, and Soul Buddyz. Additionally, she directed the re-enactments for the acclaimed History Channel documentaries Miracle Rising and Mandela: Nelson Redrawn.
Amanda's work has also extended to film, where she co-wrote and directed the 90-minute TV movie Ingoma for Mzanzi. The film received widespread critical acclaim, earning 10 SAFTA nominations and winning 8 awards. Most recently, she created, wrote, and directed Is'thunzi, a popular drama series for Mzanzi that trended at number one weekly and achieved the highest audience ratings for the channel in that time-slot. The first season of Is'thunzi was submitted for the International Emmys, and lead actress Thuso Mbedu received a best actress nomination for her portrayal of Winnie.
Amanda is widely respected for her ability to inspire creative partnerships with cast and crew, as well as her talent for identifying and nurturing new talent in front of and behind the camera. Her dedication to her craft and her commitment to excellence have made her a highly sought-after and accomplished television writer and director in South Africa and beyond.
