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I’m Zainab Hoseini, a South African–Iranian creative professional with 7+ years in film, television and music photography. I partner with creative directors, project managers, designers and clients to drive campaigns and deliver high-quality content across multi-platform distributions for brands like MultiChoice, Showmax and Mzansi Magic. I thrive in fast-paced environments, blending production oversight with hands-on editing and storytelling to bring bold African stories to life.
As a co-founder of Midnight Energy, I shape concepts from idea to final cut, guiding teams through content strategy, post-production and on-set art direction. I love building campaigns, experimenting with AI tools to enhance projects, and mentoring teams under pressure while staying curious about new storytelling formats and genres.
Experience Level
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Language
English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Work Experience
Creative Lead at T+W
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Driving marketing campaigns for Multichoice (M-Net, Mzansi Magic, M-Net, Showmax). Overseeing quality control on production & managing client & business demands. Decks, Copywriting, Creative Strategy, Edit, radio, D/OOH, activations & socials. Working with Creative Directors, Project managers, Designers/Editors/Graphics etc
Mentor at MTF ZA
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022Mentorship; Hosted Q+A sessions with participating directors/producers of the 2021 Festival Edition. Edited social media on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & LinkedIn
Social Media Editor at Encounters Doc Fest
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021Edited social media on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & LinkedIn
Production Assistant at Bonngoe TV
October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017Assisting with call sheets, talent management & production admin for "The Number"
Waitress at BornFree Media
October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017Waitress: Daily duties of keeping the store clean, tending to customers & managing cash-ups
Production Assistant at Rocomamas
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019Assisting editors with cutting, footage logging & DIT work for SABC's "Speak Out"
Art Department Assistant at Aviwe BDS
October 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016Assisting the Art Director with set design, wardrobe, handling extras & props on Dutch TV-Series "Liberty"
Music Photographer at The Film Factory
October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017Music Photography
Bartender at The Shack
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021Customer service and bar duties
Waitress at Rocomamas (JHB & CT)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2025Customer service and hospitality role across locations.
Waitress at Origin Coffee Roasting
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2025Customer service and hospitality duties.
Bartender at The Shack
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2025Beverage service and customer interaction.
Waitress at Brian Lara
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2025Guest service and beverage service.
Cinematography Assistant at Bonngoe TV
August 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017Assisted with call sheets, talent management and production admin; on-set cinematography support.
Editing Assistant at Aviwe BDS
August 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017Assisted editors with cutting episodes, footage logging and DIT work for SABC's 'Speak Out'.
Intern at Survivor SA; Miss SA; Temptation Island; Idols SA & The Queen
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Intern on multiple TV productions; supported production tasks and on-set work.
Art Dept Assistant at The Film Factory
January 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017Assisted Art Director with set design, wardrobe, extras & props.
Production Assistant at Born Free Media
January 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017Production support.
Best Editing Nomination at 48 Hour Film Project
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Best Editing Nomination for 'Just Another Dead Man'.
Music Video Contributor at Sound on Screen Film Festival
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Music video screened for 'Virus' by Terminatryx.
Marketing Team Member at Promax Awards
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Marketing Team of the Year for MultiChoice / T+W.
Creative Lead at T+W
August 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024Hosted Q&A sessions with participating directors and producers of the 2021 Festival Edition; edited social media content across Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube and Instagram.
Multiple Roles at MTFZA (MultiChoice Talent Factory SA)
June 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022Contributed in multiple roles within the talent factory.
Volunteer/Contributor at Encounters Doc Fest
March 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021Mar–May 2021 involvement including content creation and festival support.
AI Creative at Orchid Studio
February 2, 2026 - PresentWorking with various AI softwares and tech (specifically ComfyUI) to create and generate various assets for marketing campaigns and projects
Education
BA in Motion Picture Medium Film Directing/Writing at AFDA Cape Town
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025IEB High School Diploma at Redhill High School
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025Certificate of Business Acumen at Henley Business School
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025Certificate of Business Acumen at Henley Business School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021BA in Motion Picture Medium Film Directing & Writing at AFDA Cape Town
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020IEB High School Diploma at Redhill High School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Qualifications
Certificate of Business Acumen
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025Certificate of Business Acumen
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021DELF A1 French Certificate
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Driver's License: Code B
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other
Experience Level
Expert
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