Namhla Mnyamana

Namhla, a graduate of UCLA’s screenwriting program, specializes in character-driven thrillers that explore trauma, love, and domestic abuse. Her scripts are known for their lyrical intensity, psychological depth, and haunting atmospheres.

Her debut feature, "Soulmate Tragedy", received high praise from industry mentors for its originality and emotional power, capturing how buried memories can shape — and destroy — our most intimate relationships.

"Leave It All Behind" is based on her own experience with domestic abuse while living in a foreign country, as well as real stories like Cassie’s and Gisèle Pélicot’s.
It is about a woman who moves abroad for love but ends up trapped in a toxic relationship. This story challenges the myth that victims can simply "walk away"—showing the invisible chains that keep many women bound .

Drawing from personal experience and a deep empathy for human vulnerability, her stories invite the audience into intimate, often uncomfortable truths.