Gwydion Beynon
Gwydion Thomas Beynon is a South African television writer and producer. He is a co-founder of the production company Tshedza Pictures and has worked as a creator, writer, and executive producer on several South African television drama series, including The River, Adulting, Outlaws, Youngins, and iThonga.
Career
Beynon began his television career working as a storyliner and scriptwriter on South African soap operas. He met his creative partner, Phathutshedzo Makwarela, while working on local drama projects, and together they formed Tshedza Pictures.Tshedza Pictures produces scripted drama series for South African television and streaming platforms. Their first major production was The River, which premiered on 1Magic in 2018.
In 2023, Beynon co-created Adulting, which premiered on Showmax and 1Magic. The series has been renewed for multiple seasons.
Beynon and Makwarela also co-created Outlaws, a contemporary South African Western, and worked on Youngins and iThonga.
Awards and recognition
Television productions associated with Beynon have received recognition at South African entertainment awards. The River won several South African Film and Television Awards and was nominated for an International Emmy Award.In 2024, Tshedza Pictures received multiple SAFTA nominations for series including The River, Adulting, and Outlaws.
| Year | Award | Category | Production | Result |
| 2019 | South African Film and Television Awards | Best TV Drama | The River | Won |
| 2020 | South African Film and Television Awards | Best TV Drama | The River | Won |
| 2024 | Royalty Soapie Awards | Best Drama Series | Adulting | Nominated |
Selected works
- The River – Co-creator and executive producer
- Adulting – Co-creator and executive producer
- Outlaws – Co-creator and executive producer
- Youngins – Co-creator and executive producer
- iThonga – Co-creator and executive producer