Asha Loon

Asha Loon is a South African filmmaker based in Brighton, UK. She has written and directed short films that explore the themes of light and dark, identity, transformation, relationships and nature. She believes film is the most powerful tool of expression and she aims to tell stories that make people feel seen. She also writes poetry and her work has been published in various magazines and anthologies.

STUDENT WORLD IMPACT FILM FESTIVAL 2023

Award in the Best Short Film Category: Quarter-Finalist

PRESENTED TO: "THE DARK SIDE OF THE LIGHT."

Out of 13,868 submissions from 120 countries.

Judges' comments:

• "A transformative cinematic journey that reflects the director's distinctive creative vision, leaving an indelible mark."
• "The visual composition is exquisite, with each frame thoughtfully crafted to create a visually captivating experience."
• "An extraordinary film that reminds us of the transformative power of cinema to touch hearts and minds."

DAILY MAVERICK NEWS (2023)

• Poem published: "If All The Clocks Were Broken."

BOOK: SOCIAL JUSTICE STORIES: VIRUSES, VILLIANS, VICTIMS & VICTORS (2023)

• Poems published: “If All the Clocks Were Broken," “Nonsensical Mystery," "21st Century Normality."
• The book is the result of the South African National Social Justice Writing Competition.

OTHER POEMS PUBLISHED IN

• Luna Magazine, Armonia Zine, Sense of self zine, Clementine Zine, Humankind zine, Outta Time Zine, Primavera Zine. (2020 - 2022)

• Student Volunteer in the Lessons in Conservation Outreach Programme in White River, South Africa
• Volunteer at the Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary in Barberton, South Africa