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I’m Wandile Shinga, a Durban-based videographer with 3.5 years of experience. I’m confident in scriptwriting, shooting and editing videos, and I thrive when collaborating with others or working independently to deliver engaging visuals.
My end goal is to write and direct the best movies in Mzansi and around the world, and I’m looking for mentors from whom I can learn.
Experience Level
Language
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Set Lighting Technician (Internship) at Impi Films
December 1, 2022 - October 10, 2025Feature film set lighting internship for the film Masinga; placed and operated set lights under guidance from gaffer and best boy; accumulated over 500 hours.
Freelance Videography at Umbono Male Singers
September 1, 2019 - PresentFreelance videography for a live DVD recording project.
Producing at Mockumentary
June 1, 2021 - PresentProduced a mockumentary titled Black & White; wrote, directed & edited; collaborated with one assistant camera operator.
Scriptwriter at Short Film
June 1, 2021 - PresentWrote the screenplay for a short film produced by classmate Thabiso Zwane (Rendered by Thabiso Zwane).
Assistant Camera Operator at Insert
April 1, 2021 - PresentAssist. camera operator for the insert 'Flippers' by Kwenza Masinga.
Studio Directing, Camera Operating & Visual Mixing at Talk Show
January 1, 2020 - PresentDirected a live in-studio multi-camera production 'Tell us more'; scored the highest marks for Studio Directing; operated the studio ENG camera; designed the set and lighting; contributed to concept development; group project.
Scriptwriter at Puppet Show
January 1, 2020 - PresentWrote the script for the puppet show 'Everybody Wants to be a Rapper'; participated in puppeteering; group project.
Camera & Editing at Insert
October 1, 2019 - PresentDid camera and editing for an insert called 'Humans of Durban' (2-person project with Kwenza Masinga).
Producing at Trapped
May 1, 2019 - PresentProduced a short film; contributed to scriptwriting, producing, shooting & editing; group project.
Set Lighting Technician (Internship) at Impi Films
December 1, 2022 - October 10, 2025Feature film production for the film Masinga. Placed and operated set lights under the gaffer and best boy's instructions. Over 500 hours on set.
Freelance Videographer at Umbono Male Singers
September 1, 2019 - PresentLive DVD recording project for Umbono Male Singers.
Producing at Trapped (Short Film)
May 1, 2019 - PresentContributed to scriptwriting, producing, shooting and editing for the short film Trapped as part of a group project.
Scriptwriter at Rendered by Thabiso Zwane (Short Film)
June 1, 2021 - PresentWrote the screenplay that a classmate produced: Rendered by Thabiso Zwane.
Assistant Camera Operator at Flippers (Insert) - Kwenza Masinga
April 1, 2021 - PresentAssistant camera operator for Flippers (insert) by Kwenza Masinga.
Studio Director, Camera Operator & Visual Mixing at Talk Show: Tell Us More
January 1, 2020 - PresentDirected a live, in-studio multi-camera production. Operated the ENG camera. Designed the set and lighting; contributed concept. This was a group project. Scored the highest marks for Studio Directing in class.
Scriptwriter at Puppet Show: Everybody Wants to be a Rapper
January 1, 2020 - PresentWrote the script for the Puppet Show; participated as puppets. Group project.
Camera & Editing at Humans of Durban (Insert)
October 1, 2019 - PresentCamera and editing for insert Humans of Durban; two-person project with Kwenza Masinga.
Set Lighting Technician (Internship) at Impi Films
December 1, 2022 - October 10, 2025Placed & operated set lights through gaffer & best boy's instructions. Over 500 hours worked.
Freelance Videography at Umbono Male Singers
September 1, 2019 - PresentLive DVD recording project.
Producing at Mockumentary (School Project)
June 1, 2021 - PresentA make-believe documentary: Black & White. I wrote, directed & edited. Had one assistant camera operator.
Scriptwriting at Short Film
June 1, 2021 - PresentWrote the screenplay that a classmate produced: Rendered by Thabiso Zwane.
Assistant Camera Operator at Insert
April 1, 2021 - PresentThis was an insert called: Flippers by Kwenza Masinga.
Studio Directing, Camera Operating & Visual Mixing at Talk Show: Tell us more
January 1, 2020 - PresentDirected a live in-studio multi-camera production. Scored the highest marks for Studio Directing in the class. Operated the studio ENG camera. Designed the set, set up the lighting, and contributed concept.
Scriptwriting at Puppet Show: Everybody Wants to be a Rapper
January 1, 2020 - PresentWrote the script for the puppet show and acted as puppets.
Camera & Editing at Insert
October 1, 2019 - PresentDid camera & editing for an insert called: Humans of Durban. A 2-person project with Kwenza Masinga.
Producing at Short Film: Trapped
May 1, 2019 - PresentContributed to scriptwriting, producing, shooting & editing.
Education
Diploma in Video Technology at Durban University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025Diploma in Video Technology at Durban University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025Diploma at Durban University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment
Experience Level
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