Malcolm, a seasoned writer and producer, returned to his hometown of Cape Town in 2014 after 32 years in London, where he had established himself in the industry. His decision to relocate was driven by his desire to take on a new challenge, and he was appointed to run AFDA, the premier film school in the province.
During his tenure at AFDA, Malcolm gained valuable experience and insight, which ultimately led him to co-found the non-profit DOCi Emerging Film Makers Programme with Michael S.Murphey. This initiative, supported by the US Consulate in Cape Town, aimed to provide previously disadvantaged young filmmakers with an introduction to the craft of filmmaking.
The intensive training offered by the programme was designed to equip young filmmakers with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the industry. And, as a testament to the programme's success, all of the participants' work has been screened at the prestigious Encounters Documentary Festival.
Malcolm's journey began when he trained as a journalist at Rhodes University, but he fled the country in February 1977 during the height of student unrest. He then moved to London, where he pursued a Post Graduate film course at Middlesex University. Upon completing his studies, he entered the industry, initially as a script reader for Thorn Emi and David Puttnam's Goldcrest Films.
He was later accepted onto a BBC writer's course and went on to write for the iconic Sci-Fi series Dr Who. In 1989, Malcolm returned to South Africa to write and co-produce The Fourth Reich for director Manie Van Rensburg. He then returned to the UK and joined Focus Films as Head of Development, where he developed nine international feature films, including the prominent The 51st State, also known as Formula 51.
In addition to his work in the industry, Malcolm has also continued to write in his private capacity. His South African thriller, Good Hope, was published in 2014. Today, he works part-time as a script editor for the NFVF and continues to write and develop projects for both the local and international markets.
