Sizwe Colbert (also SIZMEISTER) is a South African Filmmaker & Creative Director with over a decade of experience across television, documentaries, commercials, and branded content. He leads a production team delivering visually sharp, story-first work, drawing from years of experience as a cinematographer, editor, and producer to guide the creative and executional process.
His creative foundation was shaped through six years as the creative director of a streetwear brand, crafting visual identities and campaigns that resonated culturally and visually. He has also executive produced musical projects — overseeing image, rollout strategy, and overall creative direction for artists.
Silver — IAB Bookmark Awards 2026
Impact
For Debonairs — Debo Yesss, delivered through UNCAP Productions.
Silver – Bookmarks 2025
Issued by IAB Bookmark Awards · Aug 2025
for The L’Oréal Group, produced by Uncap Productions in collaboration with McCann Joburg and Alt Studios.
Nomination – Best Produced Music Video: “Pearls to Swine” by Msaki
Issued by South African Music Awards · Aug 2020
Recognised for outstanding production in music video execution.
Nomination – Best International Format Show: Yo! MTV Raps (South Africa) Season 1
Issued by South African Film & Television Awards (SAFTAs) · Feb 2020
Served as Director of Photography and Colourist on the show, produced by The Visual Content Gang.
Official Selection – “AFRICX YXUNG: Don’t Stop Wondering”
Issued by Jozi Film Festival · Jan 2018
Produced with Uncap Productions.
Winner – “Johannesburg/Johannesbad” (Phone Film Competition)
Issued by Jozi Film Festival & EasyEquities · Jan 2016
Creative Circle Awards — The Siemens Air Drop
2018
1st Place Monthly — Experiential / Out-of-Home
Official Selection – “How to Play” by Xenlaii (Music Video)
Issued by Bokeh South African International Lifestyle & Fashion Film Festival · Jan 2020
Silver – Bookmarks 2025
Issued by IAB Bookmark Awards · Aug 2025
for The L’Oréal Group, produced by Uncap Productions in collaboration with McCann Joburg and Alt Studios.
Nomination – Best Produced Music Video: “Pearls to Swine” by Msaki
Issued by South African Music Awards · Aug 2020
Recognised for outstanding production in music video execution.
Nomination – Best International Format Show: Yo! MTV Raps (South Africa) Season 1
Issued by South African Film & Television Awards (SAFTAs) · Feb 2020
Served as Director of Photography and Colourist on the show, produced by The Visual Content Gang.
Official Selection – “AFRICX YXUNG: Don’t Stop Wondering”
Issued by Jozi Film Festival · Jan 2018
Produced with Uncap Productions.
Winner – “Johannesburg/Johannesbad” (Phone Film Competition)
Issued by Jozi Film Festival & EasyEquities · Jan 2016
Official Selection – “How to Play” by Xenlaii (Music Video)
Issued by Bokeh South African International Lifestyle & Fashion Film Festival · Jan 2020
His work has since expanded into creative direction, brand development and project leadership. He has developed visual identities and campaigns, produced projects, managed production crews and post-production teams, and overseen work from concept through execution and final delivery.
Through UNCAP Productions, he works across the development and delivery of creative projects for brands, agencies, artists and media platforms.
His body of work includes MTV GQOM NATION, Yo! MTV Raps South Africa, NBA Life, BET Cypher 2018, The Siemens Air Drop, BAR ONE, L’Oréal and Debonairs.
