I am the Creative Director of The African Motion Picture Company. We produce quality television commercials, corporate film, and social media content for the advertising and marketing industry, serving blue-chip clients with a strong reputation built over 28 years. I was born in England, moved to South Africa as a child, and studied Fine Arts and English. My career spans roles from photographer and film/video editor to director and creative director—where I’m known for bringing warm, powerful performances from talent and maintaining full commitment from teams. I balance creative vision with practical production realities, including budgeting, multi-project management, and leading in-house agency-style engagements.…

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I am the Creative Director of The African Motion Picture Company. We produce quality television commercials, corporate film, and social media content for the advertising and marketing industry, serving blue-chip clients with a strong reputation built over 28 years. I was born in England, moved to South Africa as a child, and studied Fine Arts and English. My career spans roles from photographer and film/video editor to director and creative director—where I’m known for bringing warm, powerful performances from talent and maintaining full commitment from teams. I balance creative vision with practical production realities, including budgeting, multi-project management, and leading in-house agency-style engagements.…

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I am the Creative Director of The African Motion Picture Company. We produce quality television commercials, corporate film, and social media content for the advertising and marketing industry, serving blue-chip clients with a strong reputation built over 28 years.

I was born in England, moved to South Africa as a child, and studied Fine Arts and English. My career spans roles from photographer and film/video editor to director and creative director—where I’m known for bringing warm, powerful performances from talent and maintaining full commitment from teams. I balance creative vision with practical production realities, including budgeting, multi-project management, and leading in-house agency-style engagements.

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Language

Afrikaans
Advanced
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director, Business Partner, Owner at The African Motion Picture Company
January 1, 1997 - Present
Conceptualised creative solutions for corporate client needs and began directing television commercials. Directed productions across South Africa, Africa, the USA, Australia, Europe, and Dubai. Leads the company’s production team and oversees creative and production execution, including multi-project workflows with editors, audio engineers, and graphic animation teams. Works on project basis for internal ad agencies (e.g., a South African insurance company) to conceptualise and produce local TV commercials.
Director at VWV Studios
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1996
Directed corporate, induction, training, content, and live event video productions. Earned multiple prestigious awards including Loerie, AMI, NFVF, SA Publication, and was shortlisted at Cannes.
Director (Corporate Video)
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992
Directed first corporate video (described as occurring in 1992). The production won a prestigious Loerie Award.
Film / Video Editor at Promotion Productions
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1991
Worked as a trained film and video editor for an agency-affiliated production house. Collaborated closely with the affiliated advertising agency on creative concepts, writing, and conceptualising marketing solutions.
Photographer (Head Photographer) at D&O Studios
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1989

Education

A Levels at Johannesburg school of the Arts
January 4, 1983 - November 28, 1987

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Financial Services, Agriculture & Mining, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization
    RYOBI tools

    Several videos created for web and social media platforms that showcase the manna benefits and features of the vast RYOBI power tool range available in South Africa.

    MWeb Virus Protection

    series of 3 TV Commercials that highlighted how Email server hosts guaranteed you would never receive any virus infected emails due to their new virus protection protocol.

    Sun International Investment

    An investment video that showcased Sun International’s hotels and casino’s globally and how they are the right investment partners to get involved with on your next hotel development.

    OUTsurance Invisible man

    TV commercial created for local short term insurance company OUTsurance. Idea is that the service is so quick, the accident claimed for feels like it almost never happened.