Hi, I’m Bradley du Preez, a multi-disciplinary creative director with over a decade of hands-on experience in film, marketing, digital content, and broadcast media. I thrive in shaping concepts from idea to final delivery, driving storyboarding, scripting, camera work, and post-production supervision to meet brand and campaign objectives across platforms. I’ve collaborated with agencies, design teams, marketing departments, and production crews to deliver high-quality visuals and engaging narratives. I’m passionate about brand-aligned storytelling and leading creative production with practical, production-savvy leadership that brings ideas to life.…

Bradley du Preez

Hi, I’m Bradley du Preez, a multi-disciplinary creative director with over a decade of hands-on experience in film, marketing, digital content, and broadcast media. I thrive in shaping concepts from idea to final delivery, driving storyboarding, scripting, camera work, and post-production supervision to meet brand and campaign objectives across platforms. I’ve collaborated with agencies, design teams, marketing departments, and production crews to deliver high-quality visuals and engaging narratives. I’m passionate about brand-aligned storytelling and leading creative production with practical, production-savvy leadership that brings ideas to life.…

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Hi, I’m Bradley du Preez, a multi-disciplinary creative director with over a decade of hands-on experience in film, marketing, digital content, and broadcast media. I thrive in shaping concepts from idea to final delivery, driving storyboarding, scripting, camera work, and post-production supervision to meet brand and campaign objectives across platforms.

I’ve collaborated with agencies, design teams, marketing departments, and production crews to deliver high-quality visuals and engaging narratives. I’m passionate about brand-aligned storytelling and leading creative production with practical, production-savvy leadership that brings ideas to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Account Manager / Director & Camera Operator at Cardova Trading, Cape Town
June 1, 2025 - Present
Produced branded content for Hyundai, Absa, Clover, and Nola for TV and digital platforms. Scripted and briefed weekly segments aligned to campaign strategy and brand voice. Directed weekly segments for clients like Capitec, Absa Bank, Hyundai, MDR and others. Oversaw full content production lifecycle from ideation, casting, crew sourcing to post-production and client approvals. Managed client relationships and provided monthly campaign reporting. Operated camera equipment as 2nd cam operator on studio and on-location shoots.
Multimedia Specialist at Oasis Crescent, Cape Town
May 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Created multimedia content across web, email, and social platforms; Camera operating for all film and media productions; Directed and edited short-form videos, branded series, and social content. Integrated AI editing tools and ensured video SEO for increased visibility. Managed editorial calendar and coordinated cross-functional campaign execution.
Filmmaker & Creative Lead at MEGA Films & Productions (Pty) Ltd
May 1, 2023 - Present
Developed and directed multimedia storytelling projects across video, print, and digital. Led scripting, pitch deck design, and campaign development for commercial and non-profit clients. Oversaw art direction, talent coordination, and delivery of assets for marketing campaigns. Collaborated with editors, designers, and clients to uphold brand integrity and vision.
Senior TV Studio Technician at Stellenbosch University
August 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Managed live TV studio setups and internal content production. Edited lectures and created promotional content for academic marketing campaigns. Provided mentorship to student content creators and technicians.
City Academic Manager / Film Director at i2 International Institute of Education, China
June 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Directed promotional and educational video content across campus locations. Developed strategic digital campaigns aligned with brand and academic objectives. Managed creative and academic teams, ensuring timely and high-quality content delivery.
Account Manager / Director & Camera Operator at Cardova Trading, Cape Town
June 1, 2025 - Present
Produced branded content for Hyundai, Absa, Clover, and Nola for TV and digital platforms. Scripted and briefed weekly segments aligned to campaign strategy and brand voice. Directed weekly segments for clients including Capitec, Absa Bank, Hyundai, and MDR. Oversaw full content production lifecycle—from concept and casting to crew sourcing, post-production, and client approvals. Managed client relationships and monthly campaign reporting. Operated camera equipment as a second cam operator on studio and on-location shoots.
Multimedia Specialist at Oasis Crescent, Cape Town
May 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Created multimedia content across web, email, and social platforms. Camera operating for all film and media productions. Directed and edited short-form videos, branded series, and social content. Integrated AI editing tools and ensured video SEO for increased visibility. Managed editorial calendar and coordinated cross-functional campaign execution.
Filmmaker & Creative Lead at MEGA Films & Productions (Pty) Ltd
May 1, 2023 - Present
Developed and directed multimedia storytelling projects across video, print, and digital. Led scripting, pitch deck design, and campaign development for commercial and nonprofit clients. Oversaw art direction, talent coordination, and delivery of assets for marketing campaigns. Collaborated with editors, designers, and clients to uphold brand integrity and vision.
Senior TV Studio Technician at Stellenbosch University
August 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Managed live TV studio setups and internal content production. Edited lectures and created promotional content for academic marketing campaigns. Provided mentorship to student content creators and technicians.
City Academic Manager / Film Director at i2 International Institute of Education, China
June 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Directed promotional and educational video content across campus locations. Developed strategic digital campaigns aligned with brand and academic objectives. Managed creative and academic teams, ensuring timely and high-quality content delivery.
Account Manager / Director & Camera Operator at Cardova Trading, Cape Town
June 1, 2025 - Present
Produced branded content for Hyundai, Absa, Clover, and Nola for TV and digital platforms; scripted and briefed weekly segments aligned to campaign strategy and brand voice; directed weekly segments for clients like Capitec, Absa bank, Hyundai, MDR, and others; oversaw full content production lifecycle from ideation, casting, crew sourcing to post-production and client approvals; managed client relationships and provided monthly campaign reporting; operated camera equipment as 2nd cam operator on high-quality studio and on-location shoots.
Multimedia Specialist at Oasis Crescent, Cape Town
May 31, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Created multimedia content across web, email, and social platforms; camera operating for all film and media productions; directed and edited short-form videos, branded series, and social content; integrated AI editing tools and ensured video SEO for increased visibility; managed editorial calendar and coordinated cross-functional campaign execution.
Filmmaker & Creative Lead at MEGA Films & Productions (Pty) Ltd
May 1, 2023 - Present
Developed and directed multimedia storytelling projects across video, print, and digital; led scripting, pitch deck design, and campaign development for commercial and non-profit clients; oversaw art direction, talent coordination, and delivery of assets for marketing campaigns; collaborated with editors, designers, and clients to uphold brand integrity and vision.
Senior TV Studio Technician at Stellenbosch University
August 31, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Managed live TV studio setups and internal content production; edited lectures and created promotional content for academic marketing campaigns; provided mentorship to student content creators and technicians.
City Academic Manager / Film Director at i2 International Institute of Education, China
June 30, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Directed promotional and educational video content across campus locations; developed strategic digital campaigns aligned with brand and academic objectives; managed creative and academic teams, ensuring timely and high-quality content delivery.
Account Manager / Director / Camera Operator at Cardova trading
June 1, 2025 - Present
Working with brands like Hyundai, Absa, Clover, Nola and others to create and manage content for broadcast and advertising. Client relationship building. Direct inserts and segments for broadcast on live and pre-recorded shows. Overseeing production processes, from concept to completion and approvals. Monthly reporting as per each client's needs. Copywriting and creation of briefs for each client on a weekly basis. Camera operating on segments, links and insert shoots.
Multimedia Specialist at Oasis Crescent
May 31, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Conceptualised and produced high-impact promotional and campaign videos aligned with brand and marketing objectives. Directed and edited multimedia content for digital and broadcast platforms. Collaborated with marketing teams to align video content with broader strategies and ensure ROI visibility. Integrated AI-assisted editing and managed SEO optimization for video assets. Led content planning and scheduling for social media, driving measurable engagement.
Filmmaker & Creative Lead at MEGA Films and Productions (Pty) Ltd
May 1, 2023 - Present
Directed and edited visual campaigns including promos, documentaries, and commercial content. Delivered art direction, scripting, storyboarding, and budgeting for high-profile projects. Led creative concept development and pitch deck creation for brand campaigns. Ensured brand consistency and creative quality across platforms and formats. Mentored junior creatives and facilitated cross-functional collaboration.
Senior TV Studio Technician at Stellenbosch University
August 31, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Managed live TV studio operations and coordinated multimedia projects for internal campaigns. Oversaw editing of lectures and promo materials for student engagement. Taught junior students video production, aligning with the institution's communication strategies.
City Academic Manager / Film Director at i2 International Institute of Education, China
June 30, 2021 - October 6, 2025
Directed in-house educational and promotional content. Developed digital campaigns aligned with institutional branding and performance metrics. Managed academic and creative teams across multiple campuses.
Account Manager / Director / Camera Operator at Cardova trading
June 1, 2025 - Present
Working with brands like Hyundai, Absa, Clover, Nola and others to create and manage content for broadcast and advertising. Client relationship building. Direct inserts and segments for broadcast on live and pre-recorded shows. Overseeing production processes from concept to completion and approvals. Monthly reporting for each client. Copywriting and creation of briefs for each client on a weekly basis. Camera operating on segments, links and insert shoots.
Multimedia Specialist at Oasis Crescent
May 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Conceptualised and produced high-impact promotional and campaign videos aligned with brand and marketing objectives. Directed and edited multi-media content for digital and broadcast platforms. Collaborated with marketing teams to align video content with broader strategies and ensure ROI visibility. Integrated AI-assisted editing and managed SEO optimization for video assets. Led content planning and scheduling for social media, driving measurable engagement.
Filmmaker & Creative Lead at MEGA Films and Productions (Pty) Ltd
May 1, 2023 - Present
Directed and edited visual campaigns including promos, documentaries, and commercial content. Delivered art direction, scripting, storyboarding, and budgeting for high-profile projects. Led creative concept development and pitch deck creation for brand campaigns. Ensured brand consistency and creative quality across platforms and formats. Mentored junior creatives and facilitated cross-functional collaboration.
Senior TV Studio Technician at Stellenbosch University
August 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Managed live TV studio operations and coordinated multimedia projects for internal campaigns. Oversaw editing of lectures and promotional materials for student engagement. Taught junior students video production, aligning with the institution’s communication strategies.
City Academic Manager / Film Director at i2 International Institute of Education, China
June 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025
Directed in-house educational and promotional content. Developed digital campaigns aligned with institutional branding and performance metrics. Managed academic and creative teams across multiple campuses.
Filmmaker & Creative Lead at MEGA Films & Productions (Pty) Ltd
May 1, 2024 - Present
Lead concept development, scripting, and visual direction for commercial, narrative, and digital projects; operate cameras for studio, location, and documentary work; deliver high-quality edits, motion content, and final assets for clients; manage pitch decks, treatments, and campaign proposals; oversee production teams, talent, and creative workflows from pre-production to post.
Camera Operator (Part-Time) at 99c Agency
October 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Support the agency with camera operating, editing, and on-set duties; capture and assemble content for brand and retail campaigns; assist creative teams with production planning and execution.
Multimedia Specialist at Oasis Crescent, Cape Town
November 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Creative multimedia content creation for digital, email, and social media platforms; operated camera for interviews, brand videos, and promotional assets; directed and edited branded video series and short-form campaigns for social media; used AI-supported editing workflows and ensured SEO optimisation; managed production calendars and collaborated with internal stakeholders.
Senior TV Studio Technician / Film Lecturer at Stellenbosch University
August 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024
Managed live studio operations and campus broadcast requirements; filmed and edited academic content and promotional videos; trained junior students in camera operation, editing, and broadcast workflows; supported university media strategy through consistent multimedia output.
IBPYP & Drama Teacher at Sanya International School, China
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Created, implemented and introduced a whole school drama program from grade 1-12; supported school communication with video, photography, and creative planning; coordinated and taught grade-level activities and managed the whole school drama curriculum.
City Academic Manager / Film Director at i2 International Institute of Education, China
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Directed internal educational and marketing video content; managed academic operations across multiple campuses; developed digital campaigns and supervised video production teams.
Film Lecturer / Acting & Directing Lecturer
January 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Coached directing and acting theory and practical to tertiary-level students; led practical acting modules focusing on movement, storytelling and scene study; directed student performances and assisted learners in developing confidence and techniques to aid better outputs.
Film Director / Camera Operator / Editor at Rock Studios & Media
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2018
Directed documentary and commercial video projects; operated cameras across various productions and environments; managed scriptwriting, pre-production planning, and production execution.
Film Director / Editor / Camera Operator at Genesis film house
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2018
Directed documentary and commercial video projects; operated cameras across various productions and environments; managed scriptwriting, pre-production planning, and production execution.
Film Lecturer (Acting & Directing) at Various Institutions
January 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Coached directing and acting theory and practical to tertiary level students. Led practical acting modules focusing on movement, storytelling and scene study. Directed student performances and assisted learners in developing confidence and techniques to aid better outputs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at AFDA
February 2, 2005 - November 28, 2008
BA in Motion Picture Medium & Live Performance at AFDA, South Africa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
BA in Motion Picture Medium & Live Performance at AFDA, South Africa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
BA in Motion Picture Medium & Live Performance at AFDA, South Africa
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
BA in Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance at AFDA, South Africa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
BA in Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance at AFDA, South Africa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
BA in Motion Picture Medium & Live Performance at AFDA South Africa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
BA in Motion Picture Medium & Live Performance at AFDA South Africa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet
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    This was a video that I conceptualised, sourced, edited and created the v/o for.

    uniE608 Showreel edit for "the Links"
    I was tasked to do a test edit for a potential client. I sifted between 150 odd videos to create a clip suitable to be sent to clients. I planned to go above for this but I knew that this was unpaid and I was not going to offer more time then allocated to perfect the clip. video filmdirector videoeditor…