Meet the Founder
GLOW Film Festival was founded by actor and filmmaker Natasha Mayet.
Born in Pakistan and now based in South Africa, Natasha has spent over a decade working across different countries and film industries. After years of navigating spaces that often felt exclusive or inaccessible, she created GLOW as a response — a festival rooted in warmth, visibility, and belonging.
GLOW is both a celebration and an invitation: to show up, to share your work, and to be seen.
OUR MISSION
GLOW exists to create space for stories that matter.
We believe film is not just about competition, but about connection. Our mission is to support emerging and independent filmmakers, particularly women, people of colour, and underrepresented voices, by offering a platform that feels accessible, inclusive, and genuinely welcoming.
GLOW is a reminder that you don’t have to wait for permission to tell your story.
WHAT MAKES GLOW DIFFERENT
Rooftop screenings under the Cape Town sky
An actor- and filmmaker-founded festival
An international industry jury
A focus on community over hierarchy
A celebration of process, courage, and creative risk
GLOW is intentionally intimate — a place where filmmakers can meet, connect, and feel part of something real.