# Sukez

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**Sukez** (born Gift Sukali) is a [Malawian](/source/Malawi) [film director](/source/Film_director),[1] [filmmaker](/source/Filmmaker), and [entrepreneur](/source/Entrepreneurship).[2] He is the founder and chief executive officer of HD Plus Creations, a Malawian media company specializing in film production,[3] music videos, and commercial advertisements.[2] Sukez is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern music video production in Malawi.[4][2]

## Career

Sukez began his career in media production around 2012, after studying [Management Information System](/source/Management_Information_System) and self-taught skills in graphic designing, photography and video editing. He co-founded HD Plus Creations in [Blantyre](/source/Blantyre,_Malawi), which grew to become one of Malawi's most recognized production houses.[5]

He has directed music videos for notable Malawian musicians such as [Fredokiss](/source/Fredokiss), [Gwamba](/source/Gwamba_(rapper)), [Faith Mussa](/source/Faith_Mussa), and [Kell Kay](/source/Kell_Kay). Through HD Plus Creations, he has also produced commercial adverts, documentaries, and campaign films for organizations including [UNDP](/source/United_Nations_Development_Programme), [World Bank](/source/World_Bank), and local Malawian NGOs.[citation needed]

His projects have been screened on regional platforms and contributed to Malawi's visibility in the broader African film industry.[6]

In December 2021, his film *[Fatsani: A Tale of Survival](/source/Fatsani:_A_Tale_of_Survival)* was selected as Malawi's second submission for [Best International Feature Film](/source/Academy_Award_for_Best_International_Feature_Film) at the [94th Academy Awards](/source/94th_Academy_Awards), after [Shemu Joyah](/source/Shemu_Joyah)’s *[The Road to Sunrise](/source/The_Road_to_Sunrise)* in 2018.[1]

## Accolades

- Nominated for the [Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards](/source/Africa_Magic_Viewers'_Choice_Awards) (AMVCA) in 2019 for *Best Indigenous Film – Malawi*.[1]
- Recognized at the [UMP Awards](/source/Urban_Music_People_Awards) and Nyasa Music Awards in Malawi for contributions to the creative industry (2017).[3]

## Awards and nominations

- 2019 – Nomination at the [Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards](/source/Africa_Magic_Viewers'_Choice_Awards) (Best Indigenous Film – Malawi).[1]

## Selected works

### Music videos (as director)

- Kalawe – *Dzuka Malawi*
- Fredokiss – *Zausilu*
- Gwamba – *Better*
- Malinga – *Levels Remix*
- Kell Kay – *Milli*

### Film and commercial projects

- Fatsani: Tale of Survival (Selected to represent Malawi at OSCARS 2020 )
- The Whistle Blower - Film Fixer, Malawi
- Tsogolo Lanthu Tv Series - Director
- Apongozi TV Series - Producer
- Pamango TV Series (2025) - Producer
- Silent Echoes Short Film (2024) - Writer, Director, and Producer
- Everything is fine Short Film (2025) - Director
- Campaign adverts for [UNDP](/source/United_Nations_Development_Programme) Malawi
- Awareness documentaries for the [World Bank](/source/World_Bank) Malawi office
- Short films under HD Plus Creations[2]

In 2023, Sukez was selected to study MFA in film in the United States under a Fulbright scholarship at Ohio University

## References

1. Harvey, Dennis (2021-12-19). ["'Fatsani: A Tale of Survival' Review: A Malawian Girl Fights for Educational and Economic Justice"](https://variety.com/2021/film/reviews/fatsani-a-tale-of-survival-review-1235137779/). *Variety*. Retrieved 2025-09-07.

1. Reporter, Nyasa Times (2018-06-21). ["Video director Sukez urges Malawian youth to turn their talents to everyday job - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi"](https://www.nyasatimes.com/video-director-sukez-urges-malawian-youth-to-turn-their-talents-to-everyday-job/). Retrieved 2025-09-07.

1. Reporter, Nyasa Times (2017-10-26). ["Sukez eyes second UMP video director of the year award - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi"](https://www.nyasatimes.com/sukez-eyes-second-ump-video-director-year-award/). Retrieved 2025-09-07.

1. Reporter, Nyasa Times (2017-09-05). ["Malawi producer Sukez in South Africa to shoot music videos - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi"](https://www.nyasatimes.com/malawi-producer-sukez-south-africa-shoot-music-videos/). Retrieved 2025-09-07.

1. Mughogho, Lyonike (2020-04-06). ["Video director Sukez listed in Forbes Africa's 30 under 30 list Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi"](https://malawi24.com/2020/04/06/video-director-sukez-listed-in-forbes-africas-30-under-30-list/). *Malawi 24*. Retrieved 2025-09-07.

1. Malata, Tendai (2019-03-10). ["Entrepreneur Sukez urges youth to master talent Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi"](https://malawi24.com/2019/03/10/entrepreneur-sukez-urges-youth-to-master-talent/). *Malawi 24*. Retrieved 2025-09-07.

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