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My career has been about uncovering truth, connecting people and driving meaningful change through storytelling. Over nearly three decades, that work has earned 20+ journalism and film awards and taken me across Africa, Europe, Asia and South America. I began in investigative journalism, spending almost two decades at Carte Blanche (M-Net) uncovering stories that mattered - healthcare, governance, social justice, corruption and environmental crime, and the resilience of the people at the heart of them. Our investigations changed laws, exposed criminal networks, uncovered abuses of power and brought public attention to issues that demanded accountability and reform. Those years taught me how to ask difficult questions, navigate sensitive environments and translate complexity into narratives that inform, engage and drive action. Today, as Founder and Executive Producer of Blink Global, I help organisations turn complex ideas into communications that build trust and drive outcomes - from directing the SARS "Touching Lives" national campaign, to producing "Help for Healing" with Aspen Pharmacare and the South African Department of Health (later presented to the World Health Organisation), to leading branded content and digital campaigns for clients like Cell C and Red Bull/1895 Films. I am also Co-Founder and Executive Director of Tin Soldiers Global, an international non-profit improving diagnosis and access to care for children with rare musculoskeletal conditions. Working across Africa, India and South America, we connect families with specialist care and support healthcare professionals through education and awareness initiatives now available in 13 languages - from frontline nurses in rural clinics to specialists presenting at international medical congresses. I've worked with corporate leaders, government stakeholders, medical professionals, advocacy groups and communities worldwide, leading award-winning documentaries, national campaigns and international initiatives across healthcare, public affairs and social impact. Based in Switzerland and working globally, my work has always come down to one thing: helping people make sense of complexity, and using that understanding to create change. Beyond filmmaking, I am deeply committed to social causes, co-founding Tin Soldiers Global to serve ultra-rare disease communities and serving as a trustee for the Joost van der Westhuizen Centre for Neurodegeneration. My work has received numerous international awards and recognition, reflecting my dedication to using film as a tool for social change and strategic communications.…My career has been about uncovering truth, connecting people and driving meaningful change through storytelling. Over nearly three decades, that work has earned 20+ journalism and film awards and taken me across Africa, Europe, Asia and South America. I began in investigative journalism, spending almost two decades at Carte Blanche (M-Net) uncovering stories that mattered - healthcare, governance, social justice, corruption and environmental crime, and the resilience of the people at the heart of them. Our investigations changed laws, exposed criminal networks, uncovered abuses of power and brought public attention to issues that demanded accountability and reform. Those years taught me how to ask difficult questions, navigate sensitive environments and translate complexity into narratives that inform, engage and drive action. Today, as Founder and Executive Producer of Blink Global, I help organisations turn complex ideas into communications that build trust and drive outcomes - from directing the SARS "Touching Lives" national campaign, to producing "Help for Healing" with Aspen Pharmacare and the South African Department of Health (later presented to the World Health Organisation), to leading branded content and digital campaigns for clients like Cell C and Red Bull/1895 Films. I am also Co-Founder and Executive Director of Tin Soldiers Global, an international non-profit improving diagnosis and access to care for children with rare musculoskeletal conditions. Working across Africa, India and South America, we connect families with specialist care and support healthcare professionals through education and awareness initiatives now available in 13 languages - from frontline nurses in rural clinics to specialists presenting at international medical congresses. I've worked with corporate leaders, government stakeholders, medical professionals, advocacy groups and communities worldwide, leading award-winning documentaries, national campaigns and international initiatives across healthcare, public affairs and social impact. Based in Switzerland and working globally, my work has always come down to one thing: helping people make sense of complexity, and using that understanding to create change. Beyond filmmaking, I am deeply committed to social causes, co-founding Tin Soldiers Global to serve ultra-rare disease communities and serving as a trustee for the Joost van der Westhuizen Centre for Neurodegeneration. My work has received numerous international awards and recognition, reflecting my dedication to using film as a tool for social change and strategic communications.

Odette Schwegler

Film Director, Film Producer, Story Producer, +2

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My career has been about uncovering truth, connecting people and driving meaningful change through storytelling. Over nearly three decades, that work has earned 20+ journalism and film awards and taken me across Africa, Europe, Asia and South America. I began in investigative journalism, spending almost two decades at Carte Blanche (M-Net) uncovering stories that mattered - healthcare, governance, social justice, corruption and environmental crime, and the resilience of the people at the heart of them. Our investigations changed laws, exposed criminal networks, uncovered abuses of power and brought public attention to issues that demanded accountability and reform. Those years taught me how to ask difficult questions, navigate sensitive environments and translate complexity into narratives that inform, engage and drive action. Today, as Founder and Executive Producer of Blink Global, I help organisations turn complex ideas into communications that build trust and drive outcomes - from directing the SARS "Touching Lives" national campaign, to producing "Help for Healing" with Aspen Pharmacare and the South African Department of Health (later presented to the World Health Organisation), to leading branded content and digital campaigns for clients like Cell C and Red Bull/1895 Films. I am also Co-Founder and Executive Director of Tin Soldiers Global, an international non-profit improving diagnosis and access to care for children with rare musculoskeletal conditions. Working across Africa, India and South America, we connect families with specialist care and support healthcare professionals through education and awareness initiatives now available in 13 languages - from frontline nurses in rural clinics to specialists presenting at international medical congresses. I've worked with corporate leaders, government stakeholders, medical professionals, advocacy groups and communities worldwide, leading award-winning documentaries, national campaigns and international initiatives across healthcare, public affairs and social impact. Based in Switzerland and working globally, my work has always come down to one thing: helping people make sense of complexity, and using that understanding to create change. Beyond filmmaking, I am deeply committed to social causes, co-founding Tin Soldiers Global to serve ultra-rare disease communities and serving as a trustee for the Joost van der Westhuizen Centre for Neurodegeneration. My work has received numerous international awards and recognition, reflecting my dedication to using film as a tool for social change and strategic communications.…My career has been about uncovering truth, connecting people and driving meaningful change through storytelling. Over nearly three decades, that work has earned 20+ journalism and film awards and taken me across Africa, Europe, Asia and South America. I began in investigative journalism, spending almost two decades at Carte Blanche (M-Net) uncovering stories that mattered - healthcare, governance, social justice, corruption and environmental crime, and the resilience of the people at the heart of them. Our investigations changed laws, exposed criminal networks, uncovered abuses of power and brought public attention to issues that demanded accountability and reform. Those years taught me how to ask difficult questions, navigate sensitive environments and translate complexity into narratives that inform, engage and drive action. Today, as Founder and Executive Producer of Blink Global, I help organisations turn complex ideas into communications that build trust and drive outcomes - from directing the SARS "Touching Lives" national campaign, to producing "Help for Healing" with Aspen Pharmacare and the South African Department of Health (later presented to the World Health Organisation), to leading branded content and digital campaigns for clients like Cell C and Red Bull/1895 Films. I am also Co-Founder and Executive Director of Tin Soldiers Global, an international non-profit improving diagnosis and access to care for children with rare musculoskeletal conditions. Working across Africa, India and South America, we connect families with specialist care and support healthcare professionals through education and awareness initiatives now available in 13 languages - from frontline nurses in rural clinics to specialists presenting at international medical congresses. I've worked with corporate leaders, government stakeholders, medical professionals, advocacy groups and communities worldwide, leading award-winning documentaries, national campaigns and international initiatives across healthcare, public affairs and social impact. Based in Switzerland and working globally, my work has always come down to one thing: helping people make sense of complexity, and using that understanding to create change. Beyond filmmaking, I am deeply committed to social causes, co-founding Tin Soldiers Global to serve ultra-rare disease communities and serving as a trustee for the Joost van der Westhuizen Centre for Neurodegeneration. My work has received numerous international awards and recognition, reflecting my dedication to using film as a tool for social change and strategic communications.

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My career has been about uncovering truth, connecting people and driving meaningful change through storytelling. Over nearly three decades, that work has earned 20+ journalism and film awards and taken me across Africa, Europe, Asia and South America.

I began in investigative journalism, spending almost two decades at Carte Blanche (M-Net) uncovering stories that mattered - healthcare, governance, social justice, corruption and environmental crime, and the resilience of the people at the heart of them. Our investigations changed laws, exposed criminal networks, uncovered abuses of power and brought public attention to issues that demanded accountability and reform.

Those years taught me how to ask difficult questions, navigate sensitive environments and translate complexity into narratives that inform, engage and drive action.

Today, as Founder and Executive Producer of Blink Global, I help organisations turn complex ideas into communications that build trust and drive outcomes - from directing the SARS “Touching Lives” national campaign, to producing “Help for Healing” with Aspen Pharmacare and the South African Department of Health (later presented to the World Health Organisation), to leading branded content and digital campaigns for clients like Cell C and Red Bull/1895 Films.

I am also Co-Founder and Executive Director of Tin Soldiers Global, an international non-profit improving diagnosis and access to care for children with rare musculoskeletal conditions. Working across Africa, India and South America, we connect families with specialist care and support healthcare professionals through education and awareness initiatives now available in 13 languages - from frontline nurses in rural clinics to specialists presenting at international medical congresses.

I’ve worked with corporate leaders, government stakeholders, medical professionals, advocacy groups and communities worldwide, leading award-winning documentaries, national campaigns and international initiatives across healthcare, public affairs and social impact.

Based in Switzerland and working globally, my work has always come down to one thing: helping people make sense of complexity, and using that understanding to create change.

Beyond filmmaking, I am deeply committed to social causes, co-founding Tin Soldiers Global to serve ultra-rare disease communities and serving as a trustee for the Joost van der Westhuizen Centre for Neurodegeneration. My work has received numerous international awards and recognition, reflecting my dedication to using film as a tool for social change and strategic communications.

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Work Experience

Broadcast News Journalist at SABC

January 1, 1997 - July 1, 1998

At SABC Evening News, I started as an input editor, managing incoming stories, verifying content, and ensuring accuracy for the evening broadcast. Working closely with reporters, I was also responsible for scripting and assisting in post-production. Within a few months of joining, I graduated to field reporting (on camera), where I covered a wide range of stories, from breaking news to feature reporting. As a field reporter, I also scripted the stories, conducted interviews, directed shoots, and assisted in post-production. I was later promoted to the economics desk as a specialist financial reporter, focusing on economic policies, market trends, and business developments. This role required in-depth research, the ability to interpret complex financial data, and present it in an accessible way for a broad audience. I left the broadcaster after being headhunted by Carte Blanche, South Africa’s leading investigative program, to further pursue my career in investigative journalism.

Senior Journalist - Producer/Director at Carte Blanche

July 1, 1988 - January 30, 2016

As Senior Researcher for Carte Blanche, South Africa’s premier investigative journalism program, I was responsible for identifying and developing compelling story leads across a wide range of topics including health, legal, environmental, political, and human-interest issues. My work involved conducting in-depth investigations, verifying facts and source credibility, and preparing comprehensive research briefs and interview notes to support the production team. I contributed to scripting and storyboarding, liaised with sources, whistleblowers, experts, and stakeholders, and ensured all story development adhered to the highest legal and ethical standards. This role laid the foundation for my later work as a producer/director and strengthened my skills in analytical research, editorial strategy, and narrative development.