I am a hybrid videographer with extensive experience creating captivating videos for prominent brands such as NET-A-PORTER, Mastercard, McCann, TSB, and CO-OP. I bring visions to life through creativity and resourcefulness, delivering videos that exceed expectations by turning ideas into impactful visual experiences. I enjoy telling brand stories, launching products, and engaging audiences with high-quality and innovative content. Beyond production, I have created the first ever McCann Craft Academy mentoring program to support emerging filmmakers, demonstrating my commitment to nurturing new talent and fostering creativity in the industry. I thrive in collaborating with clients, agencies, and production teams to ensure every stage of a project runs smoothly from pre-production through post-production.…

Nathan Theys

I am a hybrid videographer with extensive experience creating captivating videos for prominent brands such as NET-A-PORTER, Mastercard, McCann, TSB, and CO-OP. I bring visions to life through creativity and resourcefulness, delivering videos that exceed expectations by turning ideas into impactful visual experiences. I enjoy telling brand stories, launching products, and engaging audiences with high-quality and innovative content. Beyond production, I have created the first ever McCann Craft Academy mentoring program to support emerging filmmakers, demonstrating my commitment to nurturing new talent and fostering creativity in the industry. I thrive in collaborating with clients, agencies, and production teams to ensure every stage of a project runs smoothly from pre-production through post-production.…

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I am a hybrid videographer with extensive experience creating captivating videos for prominent brands such as NET-A-PORTER, Mastercard, McCann, TSB, and CO-OP. I bring visions to life through creativity and resourcefulness, delivering videos that exceed expectations by turning ideas into impactful visual experiences. I enjoy telling brand stories, launching products, and engaging audiences with high-quality and innovative content.

Beyond production, I have created the first ever McCann Craft Academy mentoring program to support emerging filmmakers, demonstrating my commitment to nurturing new talent and fostering creativity in the industry. I thrive in collaborating with clients, agencies, and production teams to ensure every stage of a project runs smoothly from pre-production through post-production.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Advanced

Work Experience

Videographer – Editor (Freelance) at NET-A-PORTER, OUTNET
June 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Led projects from activation to going live including filming and editing of TVCs, paid and organic socials. Filmed and operated camera equipment, directed on-set activities with talent and crew, managed shooting schedules, equipment logistics, and collaborated with producers and clients to ensure quality and brief adherence. Also responsible for grading footage, visual effects, motion graphics, presenting storyboards, and mentoring junior team members.
Videographer / Editor at NET-A-PORTER, OUTNET
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led video projects from activation to live delivery including filming, camera operation, on-set directing, equipment and schedule management, editing, grading, motion graphics, and client presentations. Collaborated closely with talent, producers, agencies, and clients to execute high-quality TVC and social content. Managed logistics, ensured footage quality standards, and mentored junior team members.
Videographer / Producer / Editor at McCann World Group Craft London
December 31, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Led projects from conception through post-production, delivering TVC and social content for major clients including L’Oréal, Mastercard, Akzo Nobel, and others. Directed premium on-set activities with celebrity talent such as Dame Helen Mirren and Jordan Henderson. Managed shooting schedules, set design, casting, location scouting, client presentations, budgeting, and final reporting. Oversaw smooth production operations, quality assurance, and mentoring of junior staff.
Director / Producer / Videographer at McCann World Group London / Craft Spain / Craft London / Craft Germany
December 31, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Directed and produced TVCs and social content for clients including L’Oréal, Boots, Maybelline, Mastercard, Akzo Nobel (Dulux, Sikkens), and The Co-operative featuring celebrity talent like Big Zuu and Dame Helen Mirren. Delivered projects from activation to live launch, involving filming, editing, managing budgets, client presentations, and collaborating with agencies and production teams across multiple countries.
Videographer / Producer / Editor at McCann World Group Craft London
December 31, 2024 - August 26, 2025
Led filming, directing, and editing for TVCs and social content for major clients. Directed celebrity talent such as Dame Helen Mirren, Big Zuu, and Jordan Henderson. Managed all production stages from preproduction through postproduction including set design, casting, location scouting, client presentations, and budgeting. Collaborated closely with creative teams, producers, and clients, ensuring smooth operations and quality deliverables, while mentoring junior team members.
Senior Producer at Ogylvy, Cupprinol
June 3, 2024 - July 26, 2024
Led filming, directing, and editing for TVCs and social content Ogylvy, Craft Spain and London. Produced and Directed talent for Cuprinol's Summer Campaign . Managed all production stages from preproduction through postproduction including set design, casting, location scouting, client presentations, and budgeting. Collaborated closely with creative teams, producers, and clients, ensuring smooth operations and quality deliverables, while mentoring junior team members.
Editor / Senior Producer & Director at McCann World Group Craft London
January 1, 2024 - August 18, 2024
Led projects from activation through to live delivery including filming, camera operation, and editing. Created and delivered director treatments to creative teams and clients. Directed on-set activities with talent and crew including celebrity talent such as Dame Helen Mirren, Big Zuu, and Jordan Henderson. Managed shooting schedules, equipment logistics, and all production stages from pre-production through post-production. Collaborated tightly with agency producers, production companies, and clients to maintain brief specifications and deliver feedback. Supervised set design, casting, location scouting, and studio management. Presented storyboards and rough cuts to clients and integrated feedback. Mentored junior team members and handled lighting, camera work, footage storage, and editing preparation. Maintained studio and equipment safety and operational readiness.
Director for 10 Hotels Campaign at Sun International (Mad Little Badger)
December 31, 2019 - August 26, 2025
Directed campaigns for 10 hotels, creating engaging video content to promote the properties effectively within the travel and hospitality sector.
Producer at Spring Studios
December 31, 2018 - August 26, 2025
Produced content for brands such as Soap & Glory and Wella, managing production requirements to deliver quality video assets.

Education

B.A. Retail Business Management at Cape Town University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
M.A. Film Directing and Producing at London Film Academy
November 30, 2008 - October 16, 2009
Directing at Open Horizons Talent UK
November 30, 2019 - August 18, 2020
Directing and Theatre Acting at New Africa Theatre Association
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
B.A. Retail Business Management at Cape Town University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Directing at Open Horizon’s Talent UK
November 30, 0002 - August 26, 2025
Directing and Theatre Acting at New Africa Theatre Association
November 30, 2002 - August 26, 2003

Qualifications

Child Protection/Safeguarding (Level A)
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Advanced Behaviour Training
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Emergency Basic First Aid
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Advanced Child Protection & Safeguarding
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Behavioral Training
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Emergency First Aid
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Advanced Child Protection & Safeguarding
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Behavioral Training
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Emergency First Aid
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality