About Us
OUR Roots
Exotik Doks: An authentic African documentary film maker that wishes to reshape global perspectives.
The Exotik Doks that is short term for Exotic Documentaries was founded in 2022 by a Zimbabwean man after realizing that African stories were being written and told by non-Africans and in turn them being exaggerated or unfairly covered. The organization films genuine unscripted stories from all walks of the African life, from traditions to lifestyle. The organization’s aim is to reach screens both in Africa and the rest of the planet. The goal is not to change the narrative, but the perspective on Africa, including educating unsuspecting viewers.
Meet OUR Team
PATRICK GOKWE FOUNDER & CEO
NICKNAME: EXOTIK
AGE: 31
NATIONALITY: ZIMBABWEAN
STATUS: SINGLE
FUN FACT: AFRAID OF PLANES
Hi there. My name is Patrick, but friends call me Exotik. I have been to close to a dozen countries, but my current address is Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Educated in Zimbabwe, the United Arab Emirates and Brazil. I speak several languages that include Shona, English, Zimbabwean Sign Language, Portuguese and currently taking Spanish classes. I still hold the title of the youngest ever Sign Language Interpreter on national television in my country and the youngest ever Sign Language Lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe. I am not new to cameras as I have featured in some notable projects in the past that include featuring as the main character in a commercial for a company in Dubai and I have also featured my voice as an intro on a local song. With my experience, I hope that I will be able to quench your thirst of genuine unscripted African documentaries.
KUDZAI MAWIRE
FINANCE MANAGER & FILM CREWMEMBER
NICKNAME: LACAZET
AGE: 27
NATIONALITY: ZIMBABWEAN
STATUS: SINGLE
FUN FACT: AFRAID OF DEAD DOGS
Hello there. My name is Kudzai, popularly known as Lacazet. A name I inherited from the french footballer “Alexandre Lacazette” because of my bald head. I am currently based in Zimbabwe, but travel a lot during the festive holidays. I am educated in Zimbabwe and speak Shona and English, but I would like to learn Spanish classes in the future. I have been working with cameras for the past 7 years, including sports photography. I believe that my expertise will assist in producing the finest African stories and also contribute to the upliftment of the organisation going forward.
FUNGAI MAKONI
FILM CREWMEMBER
NICKNAME: MASTERMIND
AGE: 35
NATIONALITY: ZIMBABWEAN
STATUS: SINGLE
FUN FACT:
Hi. My name is Fungai Makoni. I am a practicing filmmaker and broadcaster based in Zimbabwe. I speak Shona, Ndebele, English and Sign Language. With my language abilities, I have been creative enough to write two shot and directed films namely, The Oath and Pawn. I have also directed three magazine programs that have been broadcast on the national television, and lastly, I have also produced countless documentaries on behalf of numerous non-governmental organizations. Among them are, Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), UNESCO. I have also contributed to the “This is Africa” and DW Africa online news platforms. I have also worked full time for Mobile Community Zimbabwe as the Visual Editor for the whole of 2017, where I trained contributors on storytelling and editing their video clips into meaningful stories. Currently, I am an independent consultant for videography and editing. So, in conclusion, I have thirteen years of experience in cinematography and editing.