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SHAKEEL TOEFY

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Yo what’s good, I’m Shak, big huncho and co-founder of Half & Halve.

I’ve always been extremely ambitious and often overly optimistic. Since I can remember it has always been a dream of mine to run my own business, start my own brand and venture into the creative industry; with Half & Halve I’ve been fortunate enough to have my cake and eat it.

I’m analytical, organized and can’t function properly without structure. I’m a Film Director, photographer and manage the teams operations. My ability to easily engage and interact with people has allowed my creative process to be built off human interaction and individual beauty. Along with my desire to start my own company, creativity and fashion has always been deeply rooted in my life, it just took me a while to realise how to channel and embrace it. Creative exploration and the ability to provoke emotion through an artistic body of work is what inspires me to create.

I’m driven by my desire to achieve, not only for myself but for the team, family and every young person of colour that was told it isn’t possible.

TASH TOEFY

LEAD CREATIVE

What’s up, I’m Tash. I am 25 years old, born and raised in the 021. I graduated from UCT in 2019 with a triple major in English, Film & Media and Gender Studies and have been running the company full-time ever since. In 2016 my brother Shakeel and I co-founded the company and it's honestly been such a wild ride filled with countless blessings that I am extremely grateful for every single day.

I've always found creative spaces to be somewhat of a home for me, a place I feel comfortable and confident. As the creative head of the company, I oversee everything from the production day to the final handoff. I specialize as a Director of photography, Editor and Colourist - although I do enjoy many other creative aspects within and across the borders of the industry.

Being in the production industry for such a long time has taught me so much about growth and consistency. It constantly reminds me that even on the tough 16-hour days I still get to do what I love every single day. Our ethos at the team has and always will be that we’re a lot more than just a team, we’re a family.

Welcome to our home.

FAIZ TOEFY

SENIOR CREATIVE

Hey homies, I'm Faiz.

I am a 21-year-old creative working in sunny South Africa alongside some of the best creators in the industry. Creativity has always been with me, I don't know life without it. From a young age my family members, specifically my mother, were all extremely creative individuals who pushed for nothing but the absolute best and most beautiful with everything they did.

I've grown with Half & Halve for three years now, working on set as an Art Director, Lighting Technician, and Videographer while focusing mainly on concept development and video editing while off set. During this time I also graduated from UCT with a triple major in English, Media, and Philosophy. I pride myself on having a wide range of skill sets that can be applied to any and all situations.

I believe creating is at the core of everything we do, not just in the creative industry but in every aspect of the things we choose to do with the time we have. Creating something meaningful, whether that be an art piece, a campaign video, or even a life, is something that should be done with immense care and creativity.

TASH MARSHALL

SENIOR CREATIVE

Yo, I’m Tash also known as Mash, a name given to me against my will. I’m a freshly graduated graphic designer and full-time creative on the Half team.

As an artist, I’ve always found comfort in being creative because it constantly allows me to play, practice and perfect - three things I swear and live by. Creating has continuously been a driving force for me. Ever since I was a kid I’ve always felt that there wasn’t any other route more perfect for me to take.

Even though my main passion lies in design, Half has expanded both my skill and mindset within the industry. The team has shown me the beauty of production and the importance of collaboration.

Despite how easy we make it look, working in the industry is a humbling experience, but our synergy makes it worth it.

MICHKA BASSON

JUNIOR CREATIVE & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Hey besties, Mich here.

I’m a Junior Creative and Social Media Manager here at Half & Halve. In my personal work, I am a digital creator where I use multiple different creative avenues to express myself while also engaging with some of my many interests, those interests focusing mainly on the world of fashion & beauty. If you know me personally, you’ll know I have way too many hobbies that I somehow always seem to turn into businesses. That said, at the moment I seem to be in my nail tech era and am the proud owner of my own nail business that I run through Instagram.

I am originally from East London, however, I’ve been living in Cape Town for about nine years now and to say this place has shaped every aspect of my life would be an understatement.

Expression through creativity has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember and has always been something that was encouraged in my younger years. Now that I’m forming my own path and am able to do what I love with such a talented group of young creatives, who have become my family, it feels like a dream.