Steven Markovitz

Steven Markovitz
NationalitySouth African
CitizenshipSouth African
Alma mater1992 - Present
Occupations
  • TV Producer
  • film producer
Known foraKasha, Silas, High Fantasy, Behind the Rainbow

Steven Markovitz (born in 1965) is a South African film and television producer. He has produced, co-produced and executive-produced features, documentaries and short films. He is a member of AMPAS, co-founder of Electric South & Encounters Documentary Festival and the founder of the African Screen Network.

Markovitz's productions include aKasha by Hajooj Kuka (Venice Critics’ Week, TIFF, 2018), Rafiki by Wanuri Kahiu (Cannes – Un Certain Regard, 2018), the documentary Silas by Anjali Nayar, Hawa Essuman (TIFF, IDFA 2017), Beats of the Antonov by hajooj kuka (TIFF Documentary Audience Award, 2014), High Fantasy by Jenna Bass (TIFF, Berlinale 2018), Viva Riva! By Djo Munga (TIFF 2010, Berlinale 2011) and Behind the Rainbow.