Her televison drama series have received international recognition including:
Finalist Drama International Emmy (Sokhulu and Partners– 2009)
Semi-finalist Drama International Emmy Awards (Home Affairs– 2006)
Finalist Banff Canada (Home Affairs- 2007)
Rose d’Or Switzerland (Home Affairs- 2007)
Finalist Drama International Emmy Awards (Home Affairs– 2007)
Second Prize Best Sitcom Golden Rose Awards Switzerland (Madam & Eve– 2002)
Runner-up Sitcom in International Emmy Awards New York (Stokvel – 2004)
Her filmography includes:
Felix (Won 17 International Awards inclusding TIFF Kids Festival Young People’s Jury Award for Best Feature Film in 2014; Audience Choice Award at Durban International Film Festival in South Africa, in 2013; Lucas award for Best Film at the Lucas International Children’s Film Festival in Frankfurt, Germany;
Inside Out (successfully distributed by Ster Kinekor and Icon Entertainment);
Skilpoppe (Mnet Movie of the Month)
Ingoma (Won 6 SAFTAs 2016 for best Made for TV Film)
Krotoa (distributed by Ster Kinekor and Shoreline Entertainment) Winner of 9 international awards including Best Film at the Harlem International Film Festival and The Montreal International Black Film festival.

Roberta was awarded the KYKNet Silwerskerm Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024 for her contribution to the South African film industry.

Thereafter she spent just under 2 years at a popular local soapie (Suidooster) working in production as a coordinator and scheduler. She has participated in 2 Silwerskermfees competitions and was part of the team that won best short film at the 2017 Silwerskermfees for the 24 minute short; Soldaat. In 2019 her journey at Penguin films began and since her introduction to the company she has been presented with numerous opportunities to grow creatively and especially within the field of production. She has recently line produced her first Penguin films production, a 13-part drama for kykNET, which is due to air next year. She is a budding creative producer who has the privilege of being mentored by Roberta Durrant and is keen to contribute to the future successes of Penguin films in her capacity as producer and shareholder.

With an impressive eight years of industry experience, Sheena’s multifaceted contributions extend beyond her official titles. She has collaborated as a Co-Producer on various projects alongside esteemed producing partners, showcasing her adeptness in steering productions to success.

Currently in pursuit of her BBA Degree, Sheena-Lee Hendricks exemplifies a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. Her invaluable eight-year tenure at Penguin and Paw Paw Films, under the mentorship of industry luminary Roberta Durrant, has uniquely positioned Sheena as a formidable force in the field. Durrant’s mentorship has not only fueled Sheena’s professional growth but has also equipped her with the skills and insight necessary to meet the industry’s ever-evolving demands.

In her role, Sheena takes on a comprehensive portfolio, overseeing and actively participating in all facets of funding applications, budgets, cash flows, cost reports, and expenditure control for the company’s diverse array of productions. She stands as an indispensable asset to Penguin and Paw Paw Films, her strategic involvement contributing significantly to the overall growth and success of the Group.

Julia spent just under a decade working in development at FremantleMedia and RadicalMedia before going independent and telling her own stories.

In 2015 she set up Southern Point Pictures. Her film, My Father the Mover, won the Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary Short at the Tribeca Film Festival (2020) and was acquired by MTV Studios. It was nominated for a prestigious Critics Choice Award. Julia premiered her documentary short, ELSA, at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2022. It was acquired by The New Yorker. She recently wrapped a short documentary for Disney+ and is currently packaging her narrative feature, Huberta.

Julia has a filmmaking diploma from The New York Film Academy, and an MBA and Masters in Global Governance from the University of Oxford.

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After emigrating to South Africa 1980 he worked at the SABC as a cinematographer. He was a founder member of Penguin Films in 1982 and worked as their resident Director of Photography. Uwe has filmed many of Penguin Films’ award winning documentaries most notably the award winning profile documentaries on Sheila Cussons, Paul du Toit, Pierneef, Richard van der Ross, A Sahib in South Africa ( SABC and the BBC). More recently a documentary film on Krotoa and the Bulhoek Massacre. He has also filmed on many of Penguin Films’ award winning drama series most notably Khululeka the voter education comedy series which was on air over for over a decade.