Derby Bheta
@derbybheta
Writer-director and editor at College Central Films, whose Wadiwa Wepa Moyo seasons earned 12.6 million YouTube views.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
At College Central Films, I write, direct, and edit Wadiwa Wepa Moyo; Seasons 1 and 2 received 12,678,676 total YouTube views. I also write, direct, and produce The Bachelors, a 15-episode sitcom.
I oversaw writing, directing, and production for The Bachelors Season 1 on a US$10,000 production budget, and coordinated creative and production work across projects with a crew of up to 20. I wrote, directed, and produced The November Promise with funding from ONG RAES.
My screen credits include scripted television, web series, shorts, and reality formats. I work in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop, and am available for remote video editing and creative production.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Co-founder / Creative Director
College Central Films
Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 9 months)
Co-founded and led creative direction for a film production company, overseeing writing, directing, and editing for multiple series and films. Achieved over 12 million YouTube views for original drama series and managed production budgets up to US$10,000.
Writer, Director
Madam Boss | The Shabeen Queen
Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)
Wrote and directed a pilot episode for TVYako.
Writer, Director, Producer
The Bachelors
Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)
Wrote, directed, and produced a 15-episode sitcom that garnered over 2.5 million YouTube views.
Director, Producer
Here Comes Goodbye – A Short Film in Setswana
Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)
Directed and produced a short film in Setswana.
Director, Producer, Writer
Two Families Apart
Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)
Directed, produced, and wrote a 6-episode limited drama series for ZBC.
Writer & Director
Mukoma Bruce
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Wrote and directed a sitcom.
Writer, Director & Editor
Gazaland Police Season 2
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Wrote, directed, and edited a drama series season.
Writer, Director & Editor
Who Ate My Eggs
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Wrote, directed, and edited a short film.
Writer, Director & Editor
Wadiwa Wepa Moyo Season 2
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)
Wrote, directed, and edited a drama series season.
Writer, Director & Editor
Wadiwa Wepa Moyo Season 1
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)
Wrote, directed, and edited a drama series season.
Writer, Director & Editor
Blue Roof Season 1
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)
Wrote, directed, and edited a series season.
Writer, Director & Editor
Special Class Season 2
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)
Wrote, directed, and edited a sitcom season.
Writer, Director & Editor
Special Class Season 1
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)
Wrote, directed, and edited a sitcom season.
Writer, Director & Editor
Things We Do For Love
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 (11 months)
Wrote, directed, and edited a short film that received industry recognition.
Assistant Editor
Battle of the Chefs
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 (11 months)
Assisted in editing a reality cooking show.
Director & Editor
Close Call
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)
Directed and edited a short film.
Director, Writer, Producer
The November Promise
Directed, wrote, and produced an internationally funded short film with support from ONG RAES.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Midlands State University
Bachelor of Arts, Film and Theatre
2014 - 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Theatre Honours Degree from Midlands State University, completed in 2017.
Durban Talents
Durban Talents Class of 2019, Film
Selected for the Durban Talents Class of 2019, a talent development program.
Emerging Playwrights in Zimbabwe
Emerging Playwrights in Zimbabwe Class of 2022, Playwriting
Selected for the Emerging Playwrights in Zimbabwe Class of 2022, a playwright development program.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
ZimbabweAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Job categories
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