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I am passionate about contributing to the growth of South African cinema through storytelling that combines creativity, technical skill, and strategic execution. With academic qualifications in Motion Picture Medium and accounting, I bring a unique blend of artistic and financial management skills to dynamic film environments. I thrive in collaborative settings where innovation drives meaningful narratives. My experience ranges from cinematography and camera operation to photography and content creation. I have had the opportunity to support various productions, assisting directors and lighting technicians, handling shot lists, and ensuring high-quality visual outputs. I enjoy telling stories visually and making every project a creative journey.…I am passionate about contributing to the growth of South African cinema through storytelling that combines creativity, technical skill, and strategic execution. With academic qualifications in Motion Picture Medium and accounting, I bring a unique blend of artistic and financial management skills to dynamic film environments. I thrive in collaborative settings where innovation drives meaningful narratives. My experience ranges from cinematography and camera operation to photography and content creation. I have had the opportunity to support various productions, assisting directors and lighting technicians, handling shot lists, and ensuring high-quality visual outputs. I enjoy telling stories visually and making every project a creative journey.

Lithalelanga Vena

Cinematographer, Camera Operator, Photographer, +1

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I am passionate about contributing to the growth of South African cinema through storytelling that combines creativity, technical skill, and strategic execution. With academic qualifications in Motion Picture Medium and accounting, I bring a unique blend of artistic and financial management skills to dynamic film environments. I thrive in collaborative settings where innovation drives meaningful narratives. My experience ranges from cinematography and camera operation to photography and content creation. I have had the opportunity to support various productions, assisting directors and lighting technicians, handling shot lists, and ensuring high-quality visual outputs. I enjoy telling stories visually and making every project a creative journey.…I am passionate about contributing to the growth of South African cinema through storytelling that combines creativity, technical skill, and strategic execution. With academic qualifications in Motion Picture Medium and accounting, I bring a unique blend of artistic and financial management skills to dynamic film environments. I thrive in collaborative settings where innovation drives meaningful narratives. My experience ranges from cinematography and camera operation to photography and content creation. I have had the opportunity to support various productions, assisting directors and lighting technicians, handling shot lists, and ensuring high-quality visual outputs. I enjoy telling stories visually and making every project a creative journey.

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I am passionate about contributing to the growth of South African cinema through storytelling that combines creativity, technical skill, and strategic execution. With academic qualifications in Motion Picture Medium and accounting, I bring a unique blend of artistic and financial management skills to dynamic film environments. I thrive in collaborative settings where innovation drives meaningful narratives.

My experience ranges from cinematography and camera operation to photography and content creation. I have had the opportunity to support various productions, assisting directors and lighting technicians, handling shot lists, and ensuring high-quality visual outputs. I enjoy telling stories visually and making every project a creative journey.

Skills

Experience Level

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Cinematographer, Camera Operator at NASI Productions

September 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

Responsible for pre-production visualizing and shot listing with the director and co-cinematographers. Provided floor planning assistance to the director and lighting technician. Handled the shot list for the camera department and operated the camera.

2nd Camera Assistant at SenaKhim Entertainment

April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024

Assisted the Director of Photography in handling the shot list, camera rigging, and focus pulling. Provided additional assistance to the lighting technician.

2nd Camera Assistant at Full Frame Pictures

November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

Handled the shot list for the Cinematographer, kept track of memory cards for each scene, updated the clapperboard, and provided camera assistance.

YCC Content Creator at Tilt

January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023

Photographed for the YCC Stock Image programme to be sold via social media and live auctions. Ensured photographs were high quality and professionally taken, edited images, and submitted photos on time for monthly stock selection.

Finance Clerk at National Arts Festival

June 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019

Verified financial data and maintained accurate records. Supported monetary transactions from ticket sales, processed bills, checks, receipts, and documents for artist payments, ensuring proper signing and distribution.