Hi, I'm Jamie Franks, a writer and director specializing in narrative, documentary, and promotional film production. I guide projects from concept development through final delivery, ensuring stories are clear, engaging, and authentic while collaborating with clients to achieve their goals. I excel at providing seamless administrative and production support across all stages of the filmmaking process, delivering organized, collaborative, and reliable results for corporate and independent projects.

Jamie Franks

Hi, I'm Jamie Franks, a writer and director specializing in narrative, documentary, and promotional film production. I guide projects from concept development through final delivery, ensuring stories are clear, engaging, and authentic while collaborating with clients to achieve their goals. I excel at providing seamless administrative and production support across all stages of the filmmaking process, delivering organized, collaborative, and reliable results for corporate and independent projects.

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Hi, I’m Jamie Franks, a writer and director specializing in narrative, documentary, and promotional film production. I guide projects from concept development through final delivery, ensuring stories are clear, engaging, and authentic while collaborating with clients to achieve their goals.

I excel at providing seamless administrative and production support across all stages of the filmmaking process, delivering organized, collaborative, and reliable results for corporate and independent projects.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Writer & Director at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Working on narrative and promotional-based film productions for corporate and independent clients, overseeing concept development and final delivery.
Writer & Director at Storyline Holdings UG.
July 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Wrote and directed a documentary series. Developed screenplays and treatments for multi-episode limited series with a focus on storytelling and historical accuracy. Conducted in-depth research on factual topics to support compelling narrative structures.
Assistant Director at Cardova Trading
February 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Directing and writing on premier South African television programs for a major network. Provided comprehensive support throughout pre- and post production across various productions, while ensuring seamless execution and maintaining high-quality standards.
Production Assistant at Stage 5 Productions
January 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Provided comprehensive production assistance on the Twice SAFTA nominated documentary series 'Boetie Boer: Inside the mind of a monster' for Showmax.

Education

Bachelor of Arts and Honours at AFDA
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
Honours Degree in Directing for Film, Television and Advertising at AFDA
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment