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I am an experienced multi-media content producer with a solid background in video production, cinematography, and creative direction. I have worked with a range of prominent brands and digital agencies to deliver impactful content for online marketing and social media platforms. My skills span across cinematography, videography, editing, lighting, sound, styling, and project management, making me a versatile and effective creative leader.
I am passionate about storytelling and creating engaging visual experiences. With my experience as a freelancer and contractor, I have developed expertise in managing projects from ideation to delivery, working closely with clients and collaborators to bring ideas to life. I thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy taking on new challenges in food, lifestyle, travel, and fashion content production.
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Work Experience
Independent Contractor at FoodieSA Cape Town
November 1, 2021 - June 4, 2024Freelance work focusing on food, lifestyle, travel, and fashion. Built a broad client list that includes influencers, national brands, and organizations. Conducted pre-production, planning, filming, sound, lighting, post-production editing, audio mixing, color grading, art direction, styling, creative direction, production design, casting, motion graphics animation, and content creation for various brands and campaigns including UCT Information Science, NOX Property Management, NUA Naturals, Jekyll & Hyde, De Grendel Wines, SA Wine, Thailand Association of Travel, and various paid social media projects.
Independent Contractor at Real World Productions Johannesburg
October 1, 2006 - October 31, 2021Freelancer in media and entertainment industries, engaging in media production, editing, script writing, post-production management, and camera operation. Notable clients and projects include Africa Travel Channel, Legelela Solutions (corporate event segments), It's a Wrap Productions (travel magazine program on KykNet DSTV), Bloomberg Television (ENG segments and interviews), Random House Publishers (promotional video pieces), Mess & Co. pop-up social club, and studies in project management.
Intern/Freelancer/Performer at Self Employed South Africa
February 1, 2001 - September 30, 2006Engaged in stage performance and production roles while developing practical skills in video production. Completed a nine-month internship with Mechem's Film and Media department, performed in Natal Playhouse productions, assisted in camera, sound, lighting, and editing with Mainframe Productions, acted as Production Manager for Nokia’s Great South African Journey industrial theatre roadshow, and produced event audiovisual segments for SABS celebration, among others.
Independent Contractor at FoodieSA
November 1, 2021 - June 15, 2024Operated as a freelance video producer focusing on food, lifestyle, travel, and fashion. Managed client projects including testimonial videos, promotional website videos, art direction and styling for product promotion, integrated social media campaigns, commercial online commercials, and B2B infotainment documentaries. Collaborated with digital agencies and brands while handling all aspects of production from conception, scripting, filming, sound, lighting, post-production editing, color grading, and audio mix/master.
Independent Contractor at Real World Productions
October 1, 2006 - October 31, 2021Worked as a freelancer and contractor in media and entertainment industries. Responsibilities included field camera operation, editing, script writing, post-production management, corporate event video production, travel magazine program editing and directing, content creation for wine promotions, culinary content research, and art direction for food-related events. Also involved in camera, sound, lighting assignments for television segments and entertainment video production.
Intern/Freelancer/Performer at Self Employed
February 1, 2001 - September 30, 2006Performed as a stage actor and musical theatre artist while developing video production skills. Completed internships and assistant roles in camera, sound, lighting, and editing. Worked on film and media projects including high-speed optic filming, celebrity profiling TV series, industrial theatre roadshows, event audio visual segments, and professional stage and musical productions.
Independent Contractor at FoodieSA
November 1, 2021 - June 6, 2024Operated as a freelancer specializing in food, lifestyle, travel, and fashion content production. Built and managed a client list including influencers and national brands. Delivered various projects involving pre-production, filming, sound and lighting, post-production editing, audio mixing/mastering, and color grading. Collaborated with agencies and notable clients such as UCT Information Science, NOX Property Management, NUA Naturals, Jekyll & Hyde, De Grendel Wines, SA Wine, and Thailand Association of Travel. Managed multiple social media paid projects for food and lifestyle brands.
Independent Contractor at Real World Productions
October 1, 2006 - October 31, 2021Freelancer and contractor in media and entertainment with roles spanning cameraman, editor, scriptwriter, and post-production manager. Notable contracts included Africa Travel Channel and It's a Wrap Productions. Participated in various projects for corporate clients and TV productions. Took a sabbatical to research and conceptualize food series, producing promotional videos for wine and food culture. Also undertook culinary and art direction roles at food events and handled camera, sound, and lighting for TV assignments.
Education
Advanced Diploma Project Management NRK Level 7 at Akademia - Centurion
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017National Diploma - Musical Theatre at Tswane University of Technology
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001National Diploma – Film and Video Technology at Tswane University of Technology
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997High School Diploma at High School Pionier
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1994Advanced Diploma Project Management NRK Level 7 at Akademia - Centurion
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017National Diploma - Musical Theatre at Tswane University of Technology
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001National Diploma – Film and Video Technology at Tswane University of Technology
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997High School Diploma at High School Pionier
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1994Advanced Diploma at Akademia - Centurion
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017National Diploma at Tswane University of Technology
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001National Diploma at Tswane University of Technology
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997High School Diploma at High School Pionier
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1994Qualifications
Advanced Diploma Project Management NRK Level 7
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Advanced Diploma Project Management NRK Level 7
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Advanced Diploma Project Management NRK Level 7
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Retail, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services
Part of the experience is also lifestyle, fashion, and beyond. Over the last few years my client base has expanded to include agency driven projects - from social media content right through to fully fledged ad campaigns and testimonial productions across a variety of industries.
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