
Meekaaeel Adam
Directing
Biography
Childhood trips to the local drive-in cemented a strong appreciation for the awe-inspiring power of motion-picture that underpins Meekaaeel’s work. His story-centric approach allows him to transition between both cinematography roles — THE LAST VICTIMS (2019), SKAAPBOER (2023) and THE SCORE (2025) — as well as directing — Netflix’s STORIES OF A GENERATION WITH POPE FRANCIS (2021). Born in KwaZulu Natal, he continues to work at home in South Africa and abroad in Central Africa, USA, and the UAE.
Known For

Starvation, suspicion and madness plague a group of 1846 settlers as they journey across the Kalahari under the eyes of two desert spirits.
The Trek

Two patients in a psychiatric hospital are expecting another routine day, until one of them receives an envelope in the post from the past, that could change their future forever.
The Time Travelers
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Oh!

A short film showing what happens to a young woman on a night out with friends.
The Golden Rule

Harold Bruyns’ life takes an unexpected turn when he’s fired from the bank on the day of his promotion. Banned from the financial world, he reflects on the carefree days of his childhood spent on a farm with his grandfather. With a new determination, Harold takes a leap of faith and decides to farm with sheep in the heart of one of Joburg's suburbs. Battling all odds, he learns the true meaning of life, that a man's worth is not determined by his job title. When a shocking discovery reveals that he was set up by a banking colleague, Harold must decide between reclaiming his former life in the bank or embrace his new life as a farmer.
Skaapboer

The sole survivor of a crashed ship, Cass awakens in a strange and hostile alternate version of Earth. Devoid of any memory, her only clue is a mysterious device she carries with her that is counting down towards an unknown climax. Pursued by ruthless scavengers and a terrifying, preternatural entity, Cass must learn her true identity and unravel the mystery surrounding her crash.
Exo Sapien

An experimental short film about a man and a package.