Byron Davis

In 2008 Byron Davis started his career as a camera operator and editor. He has since shot and edited 15 feature films as well as more than 400 episodes of broadcast television. In 2015 Byron's solid work and determination paid off when he made his directorial debut on the primetime television series Snake Park. The SABC2 youth drama, shot on location in KwaZulu-Natal, focuses on the daily challenges that the youth of South Africa faces. In 2016 Byron stepped up to direct his first feature film called Jagveld. The film was penned by world-renowned author Deon Meyer. Jagveld was released theatrically in 2017 and received rave reviews from the local Afrikaans community. Jagveld, or as it's known abroad, Hunting Emma, was picked up for international distribution by LA based distributor, The Little Film Company. Hunting Emma travelled the festival circuit where it won top honours, including Best Feature, and sold to all major territories globally. In 2019/2020 Byron helped bring SABC 2's new drama series, Melody, to life. The 26-part prime-time drama was the first series to be shot on location in Athlone and the surrounding communities. In the later part of 2020, Byron formally founded Rebel Rebel with long-time friend and filmmaker, Robert dos Santos. The production company focuses on high-end storytelling within both the film and television industry.