 | | Lwandi Mbebe | | Camera Operator, Editor, Director, Editor (Linear), Video Assist (VTO) | | Lwandi specialises in short format filming and stills photography. As a Director/DOP/Editor, he is always in search of producing fresh and creative visual content. His experience so far includes working on music videos for some of SAs top musicians as well as documentaries and films for companies such as Razor Sharp Films, Ogilvy&Mather and Terraplane.Recently he has honed the skills of being a Video Take Off operater, offering Full HD Video Assist where HD images can be recorded directly onto a hard drive through Final Cut Pro with embedded time-code, creating proxies on the fly, complete with log notes and the possibility of on-set editing. Essentially, he is a VT operator, becoming a data wrangler with all the added benefits of on set logging. | |
|  | | Marc Brower | | Director, Director of Photography, Director/Cameraman | | |
|  | | Eric McKeown | | Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Video Camera Operator, 1st Assistant Director | | Eric has been in the business for many years and knows his stuff. He is creative and energic and is well liked in the industry | |
| | | John Tidy | | Director, Editor | | |
|  | | Alexander Bayne | | Camera Operator | | Alexander has done it all!!!!!!!!!!!!! Freelance Cinematographer, Videographer, Lighting Cameraman, Lighting Operations, Generator Operations, Set Protocol Supervisor,
Steadi Camera Operation, Aerial Camera Operation, Stills Photography, Grip Operation. Cinematography Lecturer, Vision Mixer | |
|  | | Erique Swart | | Art Director, Props Master, Set Dresser, Stills, Consultant, Stylist, Wardrobe / Make-up | | In early 2006, DIRT Designs was created out of necessity due to me taking on advertising, design and event projects whilst collaborating with a stable of film clientele I had serviced on a freelance basis up until this point. In my 15 years experience in the film industry, I have collaborated with the cream of the crop in local and international crew, actors, production companies, advertising agencies & magazines. On some of the features and dramas I have collaborated on, I have had to organize, negotiate sponsorship & product placement deals to help with the limits on their budgets. Within these years, I have also helped and facilitated advertising agencies and events companies who required my services in organizing of their decor, staging / sets, props and wardrobe for some of their launches, promos / activation, exhibitions or just to assist with setting things up and running the project . As a natural progression I then started to facilitate my clients and their events by taking on the whole event from concept to execution and not just the decorative aspect. I now run a fully-fledged events side and will service your needs whatever it might be i.e. corporate gifting, events, etc. On several occasions, I have facilitated restaurants, hair salons and members of the public with creating a new look and feel for their business and homes, with shop fitting / renovations, etc. I have recently also launched a service offering to the property development and estate agent market to assist them in selling or renting the units within their portfolio. The service offering includes a consultation and facilitation in decor and outlay to help achieve a favourable environment to successfully list a property and to attract the right market. Depending on the budget I could either help create the right space by using existing furniture and decor elements or bring a few new elements, hired, sponsored or purchased. For a complete company profile in terms of clients, brands & crew collaborated with in the past please use the link provided on top to DIRT Designs web site where you will find a tab Clients, Brand & Crew Collaborated with in the past, which will lead you to a PDF which is downloadable. "My aim is to add value and / or compliment your existing level of service." | |
|  | | Tumisang Motang | | Camera Operator, Content Director-Producer, Cameraman, Director, Director‘s Assistant | | It has been Tumi Motangs dream to be a director/filmmaker for as long as he can remember. He was unable to go to film school because of financial constraints but Tumi did not let that dampen his spirit. Instead, since 1998 he found work that taught him all stages of the film and television production process. This continued for the next two years and in his spare time Tumi freelanced as camera assistant for companies like the Picture House and worked as assistant director for Tank Films on music videos like Zola, Mandoza and the Mapaputsi video which won the SAMA awards. In 2004, Tumi directed his first music video for a kwaito group called Zulumobb. With almost no budget the video made it to SABC1s music programs top ten list. He then left Isidingo to pursue his dream and joined Take5 as its production assistant/trainee director on inserts. In between production he was also able to work on Scandal and Backstage. SABC2 Special Projects then gave Tumi a two-month contract as a production assistant on The community builder of the year project which allowed him to travel all over South Africa. He was then finally able to produce his first documentary on Lucky Dube for an SABC1 48 minute series on music icons in South Africa. Since then he also had a contract with Endemol on their TV series Shados. Tumi also entered the Vuka awards as newcomer director/producer that was shot on HD. The concept was in support of the drug free society that explored the consequence of drugs. The Vuka was endorsed by SANCA. In 2006 Ochre Media gave Tumi a six week contract on a drama series as directors assistant, they gave him a trainee director position, and he had the opportunity to direct couple of scenes on multi camera production. Tumi learnt how to tell a story both performance and technically. He never looked back; in 2007 he worked as a camera man on Forgive and Forget and ended up doing all the seasons until 2009. Big brother Africa gave him an opportunity to work as a technical director on the show. Tumi did not stop there, he started making a name for himself overseas working for ‘Bounceback ‘ (LA based company) by profiling the US artists touring South Africa. To name a few he worked with John Legend, Kerri Hilson, Bow Wow, R Kelly, Dj Babu (LA) Dj Southern bred (Atlanta, Souljahboy‘s dj) and US rapper Canibus. Tumi also produced, directed and shot inserts for Vuzu V Entertainment show. He just came back from Asia where he worked on Survivor Maldives as one of the content directors. He has made many sacrifices to gain this experience; many of them have meant little if no payment. He is now in search of opportunities where his work and time is valued both financially and in terms of its content and quality. He sees himself as a young director that needs platform and guidance so as to become one of South Africas most sought after filmmakers. Tumi is mult-talented. His passion is for directing. He is also a talented cameraman who has knowledge of the Sony Z1-Z7 | |
|  | | Vincent De Jager | | Director of Photography, Cameraman, Camera Operator | | Vincent is extremely experienced and versatile in the camera department. From Lighting Cameraman, to Camera Operator, to Focus Puller, he is proficient in all areas. Vincent has a genuine passion for creating perfect images! Vincent‘s show reels can be seen on the Hot Shots Web Site | |
|  | | Gordon Hiles | | Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Underwater Cameraman, Motorsport Cameraman, Wild Life Cameraman | Gordon Hiles began working in the TV industry in 1973 as one of the first 40 recruits at SABC TV. After 21 years of service with the national broadcaster, Gordon embarked on a freelance career.
During the time in the SABC Gordon initially trained as a vision controller, and then as an assistant film cameraman and focus puller, for four years. Thereafter as a lighting cameraman, he was responsible for magazine, documentary, and sport programmes.
This subsequently led to the filming of TV drama features and series. In 1984, Gordon qualified as scuba diver and began a career as a specialist underwater cameraman.
Gordon then created Seacam Films in 1990 to function as a service provider to the Film and TV Industry, providing production facilities, camerawork and editing.
The main area of focus is in documentary, corporate, sport, outdoor adventure and travel, wildlife and underwater subjects. Gordon‘s CV is extensive as his experience is long and wide
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| | | | | Okepne Ojang | | Producer/ Director, Editor, Production Manager, Production Coordinator | | I am trained and possess the creative and personal skills required in achieving a high level of excellence in the production of reality shows, short films, corporate videos and have an extensive experience in the production of commercials and feature films. In addition to my experience in a wide range of production environments with different time, resource and creative pressures, I am noted for being a clear communicator and very diligent in carrying out my responsibilities. I specialise in balancing my detail-oriented and disciplined production management with a strong understanding of the technical aspects of television-making. | |
|  | | Stephen Abbott | | Scriptwriter, Director, Editor, Off-Line Editor, On-Line Editor | Since graduating from Wits University in 2004 Stephen Abbott has been engaged in the South African film and television industry as a writer, director and editor.
In 2005, Stephen co-launched a small film, television and video production company called Stealth Donkey Productions. The Donkey now has a long list of clients and creative work behind them.
In 2009, Stephen was selected as part of Focus Features Africa First programme. Dirty Laundry, the resulting short film, is a dark comedy about a guy trying to get his washing done. The film received both the best South African short film and best short film awards at the 31st Durban International Film Festival. In 2011, Stephen is writing a feature screenplay as part of the NFVFs development funding programme.
Stephen is known for his uncompromising devotion to quality and is firmly committed to the development and progression of a loyal film culture in Southern Africa. Hes also been known to make a fine caffe latte.
* Stephen Abbott Showreel 60" - http://vimeo.com/15632331 | |
| | |  | | Sean Leslie | | Director of Photography, Cinematographer, Camera Operator | | Sean Leslie is an experienced and versatile cinematographer who has been busy with a successful career in UK and USA. I am now back in SA and at a screen near you. I work on a rich variety of productions - film and HD - drama, music, commercials and documentary. I started my cine career in NZ and Australia - 35mm commercials and feature films.Thereafter at the BBC Film Unit ( London ) - working as camera operator on top BBC drama. Based in London and then LA as freelance DP I especially like considered film making - using all available film techniques to tell a story with strong visuals.I now wish to work with SA directors to develop our own exciting SA film industry. / Commercials - Heineken,Guiness,Ford,Qantas, Sainsbury Wines / Music - concerts Chicago World music Festival , Il Divo, Big Chill 2009 UK / Doco - many ! including a 2009 BAFTA award for Windfall Films UK / Drama - latest (2010) in SA is " Slave Ship " - Arte France / PBS | |
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