Shukri Toefy – Executive Producer, Fort Films

Shukri is a dynamic leader with a fresh approach to the film industry. He is an accomplished and respected South African producer with a background in politics and law, and years of business experience.

He boasts an impressive number of local and international productions which range from commercials to documentaries, and span across Africa, the UK, Ireland, and the USA. These productions and the international relationships they have helped him forge, enable him to have a clear understanding of the international film landscape and he tirelessly strives to leverage these contacts to grow the film industry in South Africa.

Shukri believes that film can play a significant role in empowering communities both locally, and throughout Africa. In 2007, his expertise and commitment to the development of film and television in South Africa was recognized when he was elected onto Board of Directors of the Cape Film Commission.

Known for fostering a creative environment within a highly organised business structure, Shukri acts as the ultimate guardian of any given production and demands perfection from everyone involved.

His client list includes: Supersport, SABC, CNBC Africa, Film City UK, EIL USA, Touchline Media, Mercedes Benz SA, The World Food Programme, KFC, Investec, Global Star Media and Ideas for Brands Holland.