I am an award winning documentary filmmaker from Cape Town South Africa specialising in cinematography, editing, directing and underwater cinematography with over 7 years of experience in the film industry working on large and small scale projects. I have experience filming and editing for clients such as BBC, WWF, Netflix and Waterbear. I have a huge passion for nature and story telling and I pride myself in being able to take projects on from directing to filming to editing. I love problem solving and tackling any challenges projects might have.

Gareth Williams

I am an award winning documentary filmmaker from Cape Town South Africa specialising in cinematography, editing, directing and underwater cinematography with over 7 years of experience in the film industry working on large and small scale projects. I have experience filming and editing for clients such as BBC, WWF, Netflix and Waterbear. I have a huge passion for nature and story telling and I pride myself in being able to take projects on from directing to filming to editing. I love problem solving and tackling any challenges projects might have.

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I am an award winning documentary filmmaker from Cape Town South Africa specialising in cinematography, editing, directing and underwater cinematography with over 7 years of experience in the film industry working on large and small scale projects. I have experience filming and editing for clients such as BBC, WWF, Netflix and Waterbear. I have a huge passion for nature and story telling and I pride myself in being able to take projects on from directing to filming to editing. I love problem solving and tackling any challenges projects might have.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Advanced
Indonesian
Intermediate

Work Experience

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Education

Bachelor Degree in Film and Television at City Varsity
January 23, 2015 - November 23, 2017
Majored in Cinematography and Editing

Qualifications

Won best Documentary at Big Sun International Film Festival for Directing, Cinematography and Editing
April 23, 2024 - April 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction
    uniE608 Restoring Africa
    A documentary following the lives of 4 Masai farmers from Kenya and how they are restoring their land to protect the environment and create a better future for their children. video filmdirector videoeditor documentary nature restore cinematography editing
    paper A Life for the Ocean - BBC StoryWorks SeaTrees

    We’re excited to announce the SeaTrees episode of Blue Horizons, a new branded series presented by the World Ocean Council and produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions. This groundbreaking online film series explores our intrinsic connection with the ocean and how it impacts every aspect of our lives – from the ecosystems that support livelihoods to the products we use daily and the water we need to survive.

    Join us as we dive deep into the inspiring efforts of local communities fighting climate change by restoring and protecting their vital mangrove ecosystems. Through their stories, we hope to offer a hopeful glimpse into the future of our planet’s blue frontiers and inspire you to take action in protecting our Ocean Planet.

    Head to seatrees.org to plant your own mangrove tree in support of this project and all the local communities involved.

    paper Natural Fighters for Nature

    Restore Africa: Natural Fighters for Nature film is a powerful look at resilience, determination and perseverance. Dive into community-led approaches that are changing the lives of communities who are the most affected by environmental degradation. We’ll take you to the beautiful landscapes of Western Uganda to see what’s possible. When everyone comes together to scale up and step up, the impact is beyond anything we can imagine!

    paper The Black Mermaid

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    Discover the work of Zandi, the first Black African Instructor in South Africa, and her Black Mermaid Foundation, which helps people break through barriers and challenges by encouraging access and experiences in the ocean.

    paper Bridges to Prosperity - BBC StoryWorks

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    Discover how AI is helping reveal the best places to build bridges in order to keep rural communities connected to essential services. From boosting farmer income to improving maternal health care and children’s enrolment at school, keeping rural communities connected is vital to help them live their lives.

    paper BBC StoryWorks - Ampersand

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    A recent investee of Acumen, Ampersand is paving the way for affordable, lower-carbon forms of transport, creating greener jobs in Africa. Francise, a delivery motorcyclist, takes pride in her work, which takes her and her motorbike all over her community and helps her to earn a living for her family. Fuelling her up for her dynamic job is the team at Ampersand, an electric vehicle energy tech company aiming to empower and support their customers on their journeys.