I am a multi-talented video director and editor with over ten years of experience in short-form video and film making. I am hands-on and thrive on getting a project from concept to delivery. I have a strong background in marketing and advertising, producing TV commercials, promos and advocacy videos for development agencies and international clients such as UNICEF, WWF and the Global Fund. I enjoy lighting and cinematography and love collaborating with clients and teams to create entertaining, high-standard work.

Carl Houston McMillan

I am a multi-talented video director and editor with over ten years of experience in short-form video and film making. I am hands-on and thrive on getting a project from concept to delivery. I have a strong background in marketing and advertising, producing TV commercials, promos and advocacy videos for development agencies and international clients such as UNICEF, WWF and the Global Fund. I enjoy lighting and cinematography and love collaborating with clients and teams to create entertaining, high-standard work.

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I am a multi-talented video director and editor with over ten years of experience in short-form video and film making. I am hands-on and thrive on getting a project from concept to delivery.

I have a strong background in marketing and advertising, producing TV commercials, promos and advocacy videos for development agencies and international clients such as UNICEF, WWF and the Global Fund. I enjoy lighting and cinematography and love collaborating with clients and teams to create entertaining, high-standard work.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director and Editor at Rooftop Productions
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Leading projects from inception to delivery; conceptualising, scripting, shooting and editing. Worked with UNICEF, WHO, WWF, Global Fund and GSM A.
Senior Video Producer at Cartrack
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Create and head full in-house production studio. Producing all external video content, ads, testimonials, and brand content. Covering all roles from producing, directing, shooting, lighting and editing.
TV Commercial and Promo Director/Editor at C Squared Productions
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Wrote and pitched creative ideas to client. Create briefs for heads of department, communicate vision with the production team. Direct casting and rehearsals, direct cast and crew on set, including voice overs. Offline editing, direct online edit, sound mix and colour grade.
Producer and Director/Editor at Thackwell & Whitaker
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Created presentations, pitched ideas to clients. Treatment ideas and briefs to heads of department. Direct and execute creative idea/film shoot. Offline editing, direct online edit.
Producer and Director at HappyCow Productions
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Wrote and pitched creative ideas to clients. Managed film projects, communicated with clients. Budgeting, invoicing and basic bookkeeping. Assembled team and managed film shoots. Edit from online to offline.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies at University of South Africa (UNISA)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Motion Picture Medium at The South African School of Motion Picture and Live Performance
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies at University of South Africa (UNISA)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Motion Picture Medium at The South African School of Motion Picture and Live Performance
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Government