Moses Khabane Khongoana is making a name for himself in the film industry and around the world with his award-winning short films. The Associate Degree in TV and Film Production alumnus believes that having a good reputation in the film industry is the key to success.
Born and bred in Leribe district at the village of Ha Chepheseli, Lesotho, Khongoana started his education at Butha Buthe Camp Primary School and furthered his studies at St Cyprians High School. He enrolled at Limkokwing University in 2013 under the Associate Degree in TV and Film Production programme.
His journey and passion for a career in film started in primary school where he drew inspiration from drawing cartoons. Upon joining the University he was introduced to the TV and Film world. The state of the art facilities at Limkokwing University helped him to unleash his full potential in the film industry.
“When I first joined Limkokwing I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but the lecturers were more than welcoming and from the treatment I received since the first day I entered the classroom, I knew that this is where I belong. Limkokwing offers a higher learning education style that is relevant to the industry needs of the 21st century.”
He further explained that he was inspired by the teaching style lecturers use on campus, because it allows students to be independent and think outside the box enabling them to become problem solvers. “My stay at Limkokwing was an eye-opener on many fronts; I had a whole new technologically-magical experience.”
Khongoana competed in the annual Lesotho Film Festival in 2015 and he won “Best student film” award with his short film titled ‘Bullet’. He also bagged a certificate of appreciation during the Lesotho Film Festival by producing a documentary film ‘Sekoele’. Khongoana has also worked with several film associations within Lesotho.
Early this year Khongoana represented Lesotho in Egypt at the Luxor African Film Festival where he had an opportunity to interact with film industry experts from Hollywood, including people like Master Denny Glover, a well-known American actor, film director and political activist. He learned a lot from being exposed to great number of creative ideas.
Khongoana has been invited to New York to compete during the premiere online film festival known as the Wiper Film Festival. It includes NYC screening where the film will have an opportunity to be seen by more than 18 million people around the globe.
Khongoana pointed out that the film industry in Lesotho isn’t growing rapidly compared to other developing countries in the southern hemisphere, and the international market is eager to have their stories told on screen. His dream is to become a successful film maker and establish his own television and production company.
