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Hi, I’m Lusanda Mangqangwana, a detail-oriented film graduate with solid on-set experience. I thrive in fast-paced production environments, keeping crews organized and ensuring everything runs smoothly from planning through wrap.
I’m passionate about helping teams, coordinating schedules, managing assets, and delivering campaigns on time. With strong organizational skills and a collaborative, friendly approach, I aim to make productions flow seamlessly and people feel supported.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Operations/Production Intern at Singh & Sons
November 8, 2024 - December 24, 2025Assist in coordinating timelines, deliverables, and approvals for client campaigns. Ensure projects stay on schedule and meet deadlines. Track progress and update internal project management tools or spreadsheets. Help organize team schedules or logistics for shoots, events, or presentations. Assist with filing, data entry, and organizing digital assets. Maintain databases (e.g., client lists, supplier info, budgets). Liaise with suppliers (production houses, photographers, editors). Occasionally assist in coordinating invoices or purchase orders.
Production Assistant at Kalahari Pictures
January 22, 2024 - March 22, 2024Performed administrative duties; organized various production requirements; printing and distributing essential paperwork.
Intern at Atomik Pictures
November 16, 2022 - PresentEnsured all paperwork is completed; location assistant; researcher; helped on set.
Production Assistant at Gordana Productions
June 12, 2022 - June 18, 2022Helped every department with set up.
Production Assistant Intern at Stage 5 Films
August 15, 2021 - October 3, 2021Recorded reconciliations; filled crew and cast contracts; made copies; scanned documents.
Production Assistant Intern at Shofar
May 4, 2021 - July 20, 2021Supported team through all stages of production; prepared the set for filming.
Education
Diploma - Film Production (Pre-production) at Film School Africa College
January 29, 2021 - November 5, 2021National Certificate Programme in Film & Television Production at Forward Fund Academy
April 15, 2018 - December 12, 2018Matric at LuhLaza High School
January 1, 2012 - November 1, 2016Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
Experience Level
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