Kyle Shepherd is a renowned South African film composer, pianist, and band leader. He is internationally recognized for his distinctive compositional style and performances. Shepherd has made a significant impact in the film industry, scoring critically acclaimed films such as "Noem My Skollie / Call Me Thief" and "Fiela Se Kind".
Shepherd's music has been featured in various films, including "Action Kommandant", "Xamissa, Place of Sweet Water", and "The Uprising of Hangberg". He has also composed music for television shows, such as "Koortjies Met Jonathan Rubain" and "Lui Maar op Belinda".
In addition to his work in film and television, Shepherd has performed at numerous festivals and events, including the Tokyo Jazz Festival and the SWR NEWJazz Meeting in Germany. He has released seven critically acclaimed albums and has been nominated for several awards, including the South African Film and Television Award for Best Achievement in an Original Music Score in a Feature Film.
Shepherd is also a highly respected musician, having graduated with a Masters of Music degree cum laude from the University of Stellenbosch. He has won several awards, including the UNISA National Piano Competition Award and the Standard Bank Young Artist of the Year Award.
Some of his notable works include:
* "Noem My Skollie / Call Me Thief" (2016) - a feature film score that earned him a nomination for the South African Film and Television Award for Best Achievement in an Original Music Score in a Feature Film
* "Fiela Se Kind" (2019) - a feature film score that won the "Best Original Score" award at the Silwerskerm Film Festival
* "Koortjies Met Jonathan Rubain" (2020) - a TV show score that he co-created and produced
* "Lui Maar op Belinda" (2019) - a TV show score
* "Can You See Me" (2019) - an AD campaign score
* "Tiaan Onthou" (2018) - a TV show score
* "Sinking: Xa Sinqamla Unxubo'" (2018) - a multi-media arts installation soundtrack
* "Action Kommandant" (2016) - a documentary film score
* "Xamissa, Place of Sweet Water" (2013) - a festival-commissioned music project
* "Four Corners" (2014) - a festival-commissioned music project
* "The Uprising of Hangberg" (2011) - a documentary film score
* "Mama Goema: The Cape Town Beat in Five Movements" (2011) - a documentary film score
* "The Exhibition of Vandalism" (2010) - a documentary film score
* "AFRIKAAPS" (2010) a - musical theatre production score
* "Die Buitestaanders" - a music production
Some of his notable awards include:
* "Best Original Score" award at the Silwerskerm Film Festival for "Fiela Se Kind" (2019)
* "Best Original Score" award at the Humanities and Social Sciences Award for "Noem My Skollie" (2018)
* UNISA National Piano Competition Award (2015) - Winner
* Standard Bank Young Artist of the Year Award (2014)
* 21 ICONS South Africa Season III' (November 2015)
