NDUMISO MNGUNI  |  COLOURIST 

Ndumiso is a South African colourist interested in how colour carries feeling. His work includes Heart of the Hunter—the first African film to hit No. 1 globally on Netflix—and the acclaimed series GO!, both part of a growing body of narrative work. With each project, he’s searching for something more than just a polished image —something honest, cinematic and human. View Instagram

LIAM JOHN TRAYNOR  |  COLOURIST 

Having built his career on both sides of the equator – across the UK and South Africa – he’s refined his eye on everything from commercials to high-profile screen projects. At The Refinery, he now channels that experience into one passion: using colour to lift storytelling to new heights, most recently on Will Smith’s Beautiful Scars. A natural collaborator, he loves nothing more than exploring fresh techniques and pushing creative boundaries to craft visuals that resonate emotionally, connect with audiences, and let every project’s unique vision shine. View Instagram

KITSO MONARE  |  COLOURIST 

Kitso worked on set, shadowing some of the best technicians, while learning the art of colour in post production. Since then, he has collaborated on series, music videos, campaigns, commercials and short films as a colourist. His goal is to become one of the best and mentor future generations. View Instagram

ABDUL GHAKEEM SAMAAI  |  COLOURIST 

Honing his craft for the past 3 years under the guidance and mentorship of Kyle Stroebel, Abdul has worked on a variety of long and short form films, one of which made an appearance at the renowned Venice Film Festival. Abdul’s work continues to gain attention amongst fellow filmmakers and as such, is an exciting prospect to look out for.  View Instagram

RORY MARK  |  HEAD OF VFX 

A seasoned industry veteran, Rory has delivered high-end visual effects across a wide spectrum work, from simple clean-up to fully animated creatures. Since beginning his career in the late 1990s, he has worked with a range of local and international studios, evolving alongside the craft as digital filmmaking and VFX techniques have advanced. For the past eight years, Rory has helmed the VFX department at The Refinery, where he has overseen a period of growth and advancing creative excellence. Under his leadership, the team has consistently pushed to elevate its capabilities, focusing not only on operational efficiency but on continually raising the creative bar.