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I’m Tessa Jay, a creative, and a filmmaker based in South Africa, with a passion for storytelling through the lens of film. From a young age, I was drawn to the camera, using my parents’ old VH camcorder to make “documentaries” about my pets and people closest to me. That early obsession with capturing moments turned into a lifelong love for film and storytelling. My style is deeply nostalgic—if I had to describe my videography and editing approach, it’s all about evoking warmth and timelessness. Whether I’m documenting everyday life or crafting cinematic narratives, I aim to capture the fleeting beauty in moments that often go unnoticed. I love connecting with my clients, working closely with them to portray their projects authentically and ethically. My goal is always to tell their stories in a way that resonates deeply, reflecting the heart and values of what they do.…I’m Tessa Jay, a creative, and a filmmaker based in South Africa, with a passion for storytelling through the lens of film. From a young age, I was drawn to the camera, using my parents’ old VH camcorder to make “documentaries” about my pets and people closest to me. That early obsession with capturing moments turned into a lifelong love for film and storytelling. My style is deeply nostalgic—if I had to describe my videography and editing approach, it’s all about evoking warmth and timelessness. Whether I’m documenting everyday life or crafting cinematic narratives, I aim to capture the fleeting beauty in moments that often go unnoticed. I love connecting with my clients, working closely with them to portray their projects authentically and ethically. My goal is always to tell their stories in a way that resonates deeply, reflecting the heart and values of what they do.

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I’m Tessa Jay, a creative, and a filmmaker based in South Africa, with a passion for storytelling through the lens of film. From a young age, I was drawn to the camera, using my parents’ old VH camcorder to make “documentaries” about my pets and people closest to me. That early obsession with capturing moments turned into a lifelong love for film and storytelling. My style is deeply nostalgic—if I had to describe my videography and editing approach, it’s all about evoking warmth and timelessness. Whether I’m documenting everyday life or crafting cinematic narratives, I aim to capture the fleeting beauty in moments that often go unnoticed. I love connecting with my clients, working closely with them to portray their projects authentically and ethically. My goal is always to tell their stories in a way that resonates deeply, reflecting the heart and values of what they do.…I’m Tessa Jay, a creative, and a filmmaker based in South Africa, with a passion for storytelling through the lens of film. From a young age, I was drawn to the camera, using my parents’ old VH camcorder to make “documentaries” about my pets and people closest to me. That early obsession with capturing moments turned into a lifelong love for film and storytelling. My style is deeply nostalgic—if I had to describe my videography and editing approach, it’s all about evoking warmth and timelessness. Whether I’m documenting everyday life or crafting cinematic narratives, I aim to capture the fleeting beauty in moments that often go unnoticed. I love connecting with my clients, working closely with them to portray their projects authentically and ethically. My goal is always to tell their stories in a way that resonates deeply, reflecting the heart and values of what they do.

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I’m Tessa Jay, a creative, and a filmmaker based in South Africa, with a passion for storytelling through the lens of film. From a young age, I was drawn to the camera, using my parents’ old VH camcorder to make “documentaries” about my pets and people closest to me. That early obsession with capturing moments turned into a lifelong love for film and storytelling.

My style is deeply nostalgic—if I had to describe my videography and editing approach, it’s all about evoking warmth and timelessness. Whether I’m documenting everyday life or crafting cinematic narratives, I aim to capture the fleeting beauty in moments that often go unnoticed.

I love connecting with my clients, working closely with them to portray their projects authentically and ethically. My goal is always to tell their stories in a way that resonates deeply, reflecting the heart and values of what they do.