Sukez

Sukez (born Gift Sukali) is a Malawian film director, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and chief executive officer of HD Plus Creations, a Malawian media company specializing in film production, music videos, and commercial advertisements.

He has directed music videos for notable Malawian musicians such as Fredokiss, Gwamba, Faith Mussa, and Kell Kay. Through HD Plus Creations, he has also produced commercial adverts, documentaries, and campaign films for organizations including UNDP, World Bank, and local Malawian NGOs.

His projects have been screened on regional platforms and contributed to Malawi's visibility in the broader African film industry.

In December 2021, his film Fatsani: A Tale of Survival was selected as Malawi's second submission for Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards, after Shemu Joyah’s The Road to Sunrise in 2018.

Accolades Nominated for the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) in 2019 for Best Indigenous Film – Malawi. Recognized at the UMP Awards and Nyasa Music Awards in Malawi for contributions to the creative industry (2017).

Awards and nominations 2019 – Nomination at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (Best Indigenous Film – Malawi).

Selected works Music videos (as director) Kalawe – Dzuka Malawi Fredokiss – Zausilu Gwamba – Better Malinga – Levels Remix Kell Kay – Milli

Film and commercial projects Fatsani: Tale of Survival (Selected to represent Malawi at OSCARS 2020 ) The Whistle Blower - Film Fixer, Malawi Tsogolo Lanthu Tv Series - Director Apongozi TV Series - Producer Pamango TV Series (2025) - Producer Silent Echoes Short Film (2024) - Writer, Director, and Producer Everything is fine Short Film (2025) - Director Campaign adverts for UNDP Malawi Awareness documentaries for the World Bank Malawi office Short films under HD Plus Creations

In 2023, Sukez was selected to study MFA in film in the United States under a Fulbright scholarship at Ohio University