ABOUT US
our values & purposes
Commitment, inspiration and integrity, are the first three words that come to mind when we come together as a team.
Determination, passion and enthusiasm are what we bring to our projects.
We don't take no for an answer! - From conception to finalization.
Our non-founding partners come from diverse backgrounds and experience. We believe in them because of their individual contributions. They offer us a unique combination of collective strengths in business strategy, finance, environmental conservation, production and directing, travel, foreign affairs and relations, amongst others. All these bring a refreshing perspective to various genres in our projects.
MORE ABOUT US
Founding members, Martéz Saporta-Rothuysen and Ara Manuelian, are in the production planning and development stage of unique South African and continental Africa films that encompass diverse cultures as they interact with the rich variety of wildlife, cultural and social diversity.
Martéz, with her 35 years of experience on set, both in front of and behind the camera, also runs a successful talent agency, managing fresh South African talent, regularly booking commercials, television, film and modelling stints for them.
Ara, an experienced venture capitalist and business strategist with numerous successful local and international business ventures, brings to the table his cross cultural experience, in addition to his passion for wildlife and environmental conservation.
"A new movie is nothing more than a start-up company", he would say.
Our diverse team of creative, networking and compliance specialists are in place together with the founding members. Further specialists in legal and digital eco spaces are also in the process of joining our team.
ABAKA AMARA PRODUCTIONS
OUR TEAM
The core leadership team behind the incredible Abaka Amara Productions brand.
Ara Manuelian
Co-Founder & Director
Martéz Saporta-Rothuysen
Co-Founder & Director
Unathi Malunga
Director & Legal Counsel
Elizabeth Crockett
Marketing Manager
Anthea Joubert
Compliance & Social Impact