Layla Domingo · Lisbon· CAPE TOWN

My work at its core is about being brave enough to be human.

My work at its core is about being brave enough to be human.

I’m Layla Domingo, a South African filmmaker and creative producer based in Lisbon. I tell stories and lead movements that explore curiosity, culture and identities across continents.

I’m Layla Domingo, a South African filmmaker and creative producer based in Lisbon. I tell stories and lead movements that explore curiosity, culture and identities across continents.

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About

A South African filmmaker working between documentary, culture and human connection.

A South African filmmaker working between documentary, culture and human connection.

I make to understand. Through my curiosity for people, places, art, culture, identity and belonging; I tell stories through documentaries, interviews, short stories and more. I explore different worlds to identify our vast and oftentimes surprising differences and similarities as people. I am intrigued by the voiceless and I am devoted to creating a space for their stories to be heard and shared with dignity.

I make to understand. Through my curiosity for people, places, art, culture, identity and belonging; I tell stories through documentaries, interviews, short stories and more. I explore different worlds to identify our vast and oftentimes surprising differences and similarities as people. I am intrigued by the voiceless and I am devoted to creating a space for their stories to be heard and shared with dignity.

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Services

Services

Creative support for projects that need emotional intelligence, structure and a documentary eye.

Creative support for projects that need emotional intelligence, structure and a documentary eye.

Creative Production

 From concept to final deliverable, planning, producing and creating culturally rich storytelling projects.

Documentary Storytelling

 Films telling human-centred stories on identity, culture and belonging in a dignified way.

Interview Hosting

Interviews that convey warmth and curiosity to guide people to share with confidence and ease.

Video Editing

Clips aligned in clarity rhythm, atmosphere strategised for optimum socially first content publishing.

Creative Strategy

Concept development, narrative positioning and creative direction for cultural work.

Event Facilitation & Public Speaking

Facilitating engaging conversations, hosting events and connecting through communication.

Selected writing

Essays on culture, identity and the quiet work of connection

Literary essay

Xolisa and The Pink Sky

A story exploring identity within class structures, race and resilience.

Essay & cultural reflections

The Art of Curiosity

An essay centred around one question – What if we were more interested in one another's stories? It explores where curiosity has gone in our often individualistic society, and argues why we have a collective need for story.

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Let’s tell stories together.

Let’s tell stories together.

For documentary films, cultural projects, interviews, editorial storytelling or thoughtful social-first content, I’d love to hear what you’re building.

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Layla Domingo

Filmmaker · Creative Producer · Cultural Storyteller