BLACK IRIS PRODUCTIONS is a new television, film and video production company owned by a young hardworking director Tumisang ‘Tumi’ Motang. After spending about twenty years and gaining huge amount of experience in the industry, Tumi decided to start his own production company. He understands the workings of all TV and video formats, from drama, documentaries, music videos reality and entertainment shows. Apart from working for a production company, Tumi did work for other clients including corporate clients in his spare time and that inspired him to start his own company. Tumi has established working relationships with International clients and news agencies like Ruptly in Germany as well as profiled and interviewed international stars R Kelly, Kerri Hilson, John Legend and Eric Roberson to name a few.
Apart from servicing local clients, Black Iris identified the need to bridge the gap and connect South Africa with other countries. The company has a current working agreement for co-productions with Lapdog Entertainment, in Los Angels, which produces material on BET, Fox network and Fuse.
We plan to do productions that are shot Internationally for the South African audience, instead of licensing and buying international shows. Black Iris are also planning to take South Africa to the world by working with agencies like Ruptly TV and by offering services geared for several markets including television stations, corporate companies and different government departments. Tumi is also passionate about industry growth and the proper training and development of artists. Black Iris Productions will be working on establishing a long term relationship with government for support on development/workshops and training for up and coming film makers especially in rural areas where there is a lot of talent but a lack of opportunities.
