Esethu Sam Tostayasleep.

Esethu Sam Tostayasleep.

Filmmaker, photographer

Filmmaker, photographer

Esethu Sam is a multidisciplinary storyteller from Cape Town whose work lives at the intersection of documentary film, photography, and writing. Through a deeply intuitive and thoughtful practice, she crafts narratives that explore social justice, environmental consciousness, and personal identity, often centring voices that exist at the margins. Her storytelling is quiet yet powerful rooted in observation, empathy, and lived experience allowing each frame and word to hold space for truth and reflection. Driven by a commitment to authenticity and continuous growth, Esethu uses her art as a tool for change, believing in creativity not just as expression, but as responsibility. Through her work, she contributes to a more just and equitable world, inspiring others to listen closely, feel deeply, and imagine new possibilities.