Vicki Fourie turned a world of silence into a stage for inclusion and creativity. Growing up as a pastor’s kid in the Western Cape with 97% hearing loss, she learned to speak and read lips fluently, excelling in drama, dance, and sports—even competing internationally against hearing peers. Her breakthrough came as the first speaking winner of Miss Deaf South Africa, where she used the platform to challenge stereotypes and advocate for inclusion. Vicki holds a BA Honours in Motion Picture Medium with a scriptwriting focus from AFDA Port Elizabeth. As the director of Sacambaya Films, Vicki not only shapes every aspect of her projects—from writing screenplays and managing production logistics-but also plays a crucial role in mentoring d/Deaf actors and ensuring authentic representation of d/Deaf experiences. Her stories open doors she once found closed, combining artistry with advocacy. Her accomplishments are remarkable: she is a 2025 NFVF Film Grant recipient, a Forty Under 40 finalist, published author of two books, and leader of acclaimed theatre and film projects. Vicki’s driving principle is simple but powerful: she holds the key to her own future. “Write the vision on your heart and keep it before you,” she says. Through her storytelling, mentorship, and advocacy, Vicki not only redefines what is possible for d/Deaf creatives but also proves that inclusion, vision, and determination can transform an entire industry.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Arts Honours in Motion Picture Medium, AFDA Port Elizabeth – scriptwriting Focus
- Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, Redding, California
- Christian Writer’s Guild – Online Writer’s Course
- Some of the professional courses completed: Professional Practice for Emerging Female Creatives – Kasi Creative Orientation – AKTV Tienertoneelteksskryfskool – Bethel Coaching Skills – WGSA Documentary Writing
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Published Books: God Lief My – Carpe Diem Media; Viva la Vicki – Naledi Books
- Leading Actress in Theatre Productions: Kinders van Stilte – Vryfees & Aardklop Productions
- AFDA Honours Short Film: IsThuthi, Sacambaya Films
- 2024 Postgraduate Honours Thesis: A Forgotten Audience: Responses of d/Deaf Audiences to Films Depicting d/Deafness
Awards:
- 2025 – National Film & Video Foundation (NFVF) Film Grant, Department of Sports, Arts & Culture – Not What Society Expects
- 2025 – Forty Under 40 Finalist, Entertainment Category
- 2024 – AFDA Gold Postgraduate Award, Outstanding Achievement in Postgraduate Scriptwriting
- 2017 – Tributes Excellence Awards, Creative Arts Category
- 2013 – National Institute for the Deaf, Actress Award (Kinders van Stilte)
- 2011 – Cosmopolitan Magazine, Fun Fearless Female Award Winner
- 2009 – Bloemfonteinse Skrywersvereniging Certificate, Yearly Accomplishments in Writing
Speaking Engagements (2025–2026):
- AFDA Port Elizabeth Alumni Reunion & Open Day
- ATKV Pacaltsdorp (George)
- Forty Under 40 Awards & EmpowerAfriq Awards
SACO Conference & Netflix Symposium - Africa’s Voices of Change, Nigeria
