NONKULULEKO ‘MS LIBERTY’ NDLOVU
LIBERTY: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behaviour, or political views.
Filmmaker and storyteller, Nonkululeko is the personification of true artistic expression. Diverse and complex, yet simple and sophisticated bears testimony to her life, work and persona.
Nonkululeko rose to the spotlight in her early years reigning as Miss Soweto, at a time when the crown demanded more than just a pretty face, but true ambassadorship and commitment to community.
With over 20 years in the Arts, specializing in Film and Entertainment, Nonkululeko, also known as ‘Ms. Liberty’, is driven by a conviction for creating access into the industry, which she currently facilitates through various training programmes.
When not hard at work, this beauty is found unleashing the model in her at high end fashion stalls with names like Ted Baker, Coco Chanel, Jackie O, topping her list of faves. Before fashion her role as mom, avid reader and researcher as well as mentor is one she takes very seriously.
career
Liberty. Film. Storytelling
film maker
A second generation, multi award-winning filmmaker, Ms Liberty’s body of work includes filmmaking, producing, casting and all forms of storytelling.
She is Founder and MD of Soaring Eagles Academy, a Film Training academy, as well as Turning Heads, a talent management agency through which she continues to develop talent and mentor young and upcoming coming artists.
Her body of work is a compilation of passion and legacy with films like Mmrembula Nthabiseng, Kuhle Nkosi (2010); and Bare the Blesser’s game (2023). Ms Liberty has also directed local and international corporate videos, and is currently casting and producing on local productions including ads and other forms of film artistry.
podcaster
Inspired by her experiences in the film industry, the pod and filmcast is mainly a recordal pivotal moments of the life of each production ~ live with exclusive behind the scene interviews! Film Maker Diaries, features conversations textured to enlighten, teach, empower and equip those coming in, and, with the same effect, those already in the film, media and entertainment industry.
services
passion. excellence. duty
soaring eagles academy
A destiny brainchild addressing both need and passion, the Soaring Eagles Academy is the breeding post of talent and skills in particularly, the film industry. With each workshop, and session tailormade in line with the latest technology, and trends, students walk away with a formal certificate of completion to add to their credentials.
Soaring Eagles Academy offers both online and contact classes.
TURNING HEADS TALENT MANAGEMENT
A production and talent management company dedicated to quality motion picture productions as well sourcing, developing and managing talent.
“I AM LEGACY IN MOTION. AN EXPRESSION OF PRAISE, ENABLED AND FULLY EQUIPPED WITH STRENGTH FOR THE DAY; AND ENDURANCE FOR THE JOURNEY. I AM PRECIOUS CARGO, TALENT BROKEN AND MOULDED; YIELDED AND NAVIGATING THE WINDS OF POSSIBILITY.
I AM, MISS LIBERTY.”
Nonkululeko “Ms Liberty” Ndlovu
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