Melody C.
Cape Town, South Africa
$250 - $250
1 reviewI'm a passionate climate and environmental journalist covering and reporting on the latest developments and challenges in climate change and sustainability.
- Reporter / Journalist
Cape Town, South Africa
$250 - $250
1 reviewI'm a passionate climate and environmental journalist covering and reporting on the latest developments and challenges in climate change and sustainability.
Cape Town, South Africa
$150 - $400
1 reviewSports Reporter that loves all things sport, with a special focus on Rugby. Being able to tell the amazing stories across various codes with the aim of telling unique stories.
Cape Town, South Africa
$500 - $1000
11 reviewsJohannesburg, South Africa
$500 - $2000
1 reviewFreelance writer based in Harare.
Johannesburg, South Africa
$200 - $450
1 reviewFreelance multi-media journalist.
Durban, South Africa
$300 - $500
6 reviewsVideo journalist | News Producer | Feild reporter | Desk News writer | Photographer | A Creative
Johannesburg, South Africa
$100 - $500
4 reviewsPolitics writer
Johannesburg, South Africa
$500 - $1000
I am a multi-skilled, motivated, creative, innovative, experienced media and communications professional, journalist and lecturer. I have worked in several mediums and for several broadcasting and production companies in both in South Africa and abroad. I covered a wide variety of topics. I am currently specializing in agriculture, science, tourism, lifestyle, aviation and environment. I just love visual mediums and I see video journalism and and the internet as the future. I am currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa, but I love to travel to lesser known places in the world looking for those interesting and lesser known stories about science, agriculture, tourism, environment, lifestyle and environment of not only my own country but also all other places where my work and life my take me. I can work in English, Afrikaans and German. I also understand Dutch. I have a BA (Business Communications) and a MA (Business Communications) degree.
Johannesburg, South Africa
$450 - $900
Philip Schedler is a Professional Photographer and Video Producer/DOP based out of Johannesburg, South Africa. Born and raised in Basel, Switzerland, he has lived in South Africa for over 35 years. On completing his qualification in Professional Photography, he began his career undertaking editorial and features photography for a number of local and international magazines. Titles have included GEO, Elle, Marie-Claire and National Geographic Traveller. He later progressed to include work for a number of local and international advertising and corporate clients including: Ford, Motorola, Panasonic, HP and Orient Express Hotels. Commissions and work assignments have taken him all over the African continent and many parts of the globe. Philip has produced and directed numerous short films and corporate videos and currently specializes in short features, corporate, industrial and mining videos with the main focus being high production value at a competitive cost.
Pretoria, South Africa
$400 - $900
My name is Grant Nelson and I’m a freelance lighting cameraman. I live with my wife and two young daughters in Pretoria, South Africa. I have thirty years experience as a videographer in the television and corporate video industry. For eight of those years I was an insert producer for one of this country’s top investigative programmes, "Carte Blanche" where I focussed on environmental and conservation issues. I have a diverse range of experience having worked on natural history series, documentary and wildlife specials, magazine and news/actuality programmes, corporate productions, behind the scenes shoots and news features. I am as comfortable shooting on all camera formats. I believe in delivering not only a technically sound product but one with a creative flair that sets it apart from the run of the mill. Although the majority of my assignments are here in South Africa I have also travelled and worked extensively throughout Africa as well in a number of overseas locations.
Cape Town, South Africa
$400 - $700
Nick is an award winning editor with two prestigious D&AD pencils and over 70 credits on IMDb spanning documentary, commercials, music video and broadcast. He has cut for Discovery+, Sky One, BBC, ITV & CNN, as well as campaigns for Sony, Google, Mastercard, Red Bull, Hi-Tec & Nokia. His work has been seen far and wide with a number having had over 1 million views online. He has won the London Antville Music Video editor of the year & had his work shown at some of the top festivals in the world, such as Cannes, the London Short Film Festival and Slamdance. He has had beside him in the edit suite Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish, Georgi Banks-Davies, Steve Oram, Alice Lowe, Louis Cole and Francis Annan. He also founded a social enterprise in Cape Town called Manenberg Films to enable young people from disadvantaged communities to get training and opportunities in the film industry. He has a masters in theoretical physics from Cambridge and is a contributor for leading industry blog Pro Video Coalition.
Cape Town, South Africa
$400 - $600
Sara Gouveia is an award winning filmmaker. She has worked as a writer, director and cinematographer in feature and short documentaries, commercials, international campaigns and music videos. Sara’s mid-length documentary “Mama Goema: the Cape Town Beat In Five Movements” won the award for Best SA Documentary at the TriContinental Film Festival 2011 and was broadcast on SABC. Sara’s first feature length documentary "The Sound of Masks", set in Mozambique, had its World Premiere at IDFA 2018 and was officially selected for the Marrakech International Film Festival 2018, Hot Docs 2019, New York African Film Festival 2019, the Durban International Film Festival and DocLisboa 2019, amongst others. The film received the award for Best Feature Documentary at the Plateau International Film Festival 2019 as well as the 14th SAFTA Golden Horn Award for Best Cinematography as well as SAFTA nominations for Best Feature Documentary and Best Editing in 2020. The film is currently available on Showmax. Sara directed the documentary “Mother to Mother”, produced by The Ergo Company and Seashore Films, which premiered at the 2020 Encounters SA International Documentary Film Festival, where it was described as “an engaging and thought-provoking work of cinema that expands our collective humanity” . The film was awarded second place in the Adiaha Award for best documentary film and is currently available on Showmax.
Johannesburg, South Africa
$370 - $500
In 2015, I proudly graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Motion Picture Medium from AFDA. This educational foundation ignited my passion for storytelling through visual mediums. I then embarked on a journey into the world of media, serving as a Content Producer for ANN7 News Network, where I honed my skills in delivering impactful content to a diverse audience. In 2018, I took a significant step by establishing my own production company, dedicated to serving corporate clients with their video needs. This entrepreneurial endeavor allowed me to combine my artistic vision with a strategic approach, delivering engaging and informative content that leaves a lasting impact. My journey hasn't been confined to borders; I've had the privilege of traveling across Africa, capturing compelling content for international NGOs. This experience has enriched my storytelling capabilities and deepened my understanding of the power of visual narratives to inspire change and connect with diverse cultures. I am a passionate storyteller with a profound desire to channel my creativity in a meaningful way that both informs and entertains. With a commitment to excellence and a dedication to pushing creative boundaries, I continue to bring ideas to life through captivating visuals and narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide.
Durban, South Africa
$250 - $550
I am a swiss-army knife when it comes to post-production work. I have an intimate working knowledge of Adobe and Davinci Resolve software and am meticulous with media management. My affinity for music (as a drummer) echoes through into my editing style. I love creating rhythmic cuts, that flow with a mix of audio samples and sound effects. I am an active person who enjoys going for a skate or cycle to balance out the hours in the editing room. I don't drink or smoke. I enjoy living and eating healthy. Currently, I freelance as a full post-production solution for a few leading South African agencies like T+W, Hardy Boys, and BBDO (references available on request). Where I deliver for social media platforms (1x1 and 9x16) and traditional broadcast (16x9). I have furthered my skill set by completing LA-based Senior Colorist Cullen Kelly's online educational courses on advanced color grading and color science.
Cape Town, South Africa
$200 - $1000
Odette van Rensburg worked for Sheraton and Forte Hotel Groups in Sales & Marketing and set up the Groups Department for Wild Africa Safaris. Odette handles all aspects of Production (scouting, casting management, logistics etc) Sound Management, Interviews, Research and Edits. Since 2013 Eric and Odette @ Dogs on the Run have been documenting social behaviour throughout Southern Africa. Exhibitions: - ‘The Guardians of Stone’ - A global art project transforming messages of personal identity into works of art through an Open-Air Visual Gallery associated with JR – Inside Out. https://www.facebook.com/InsideOutHarare/ - The Blake Project - a EUNIC collaboration with Michel Paysant of 29 Life sized portraits that line the walls and travel with the exhibition. Our Clients: Associated Press – Photographs for Cargill CDC – Male Circumcision. Photographs of 23 visuals for Posters, flyers and Billboards throughout Africa. Ideal Communicazione – Photoshoot for New Holland PSI Zimbabwe : • Family Planning – Photographs of families and stills in homes and gardens. • Violence Against Women and Girls – photographs at sunsets of children and adults • Male Circumcision - Celebrities - Photographs of celebrities including Jah Preeza, Winky D as well as visuals of families in home environment. • Protector Plus Condoms – New Man in Town Campaign. • Cervical Screening Awareness Campaign. • Male Circumcision – many campaigns including Kylef Boss AFRICAN BUSH CAMPS – Botswana, Mana Pools and Hwange photographing and filming Wildlife, Camps and Lodges. British Council / EUNIC – Interviews of Matali Cressat and Michel Paysant. Photographic documentation of the collaboration of the artists and the communities. Exhibition of life sized portraits of the weavers in collaboration with Michel Paysant. UNFPA – ‘Shamiso’s Story’ – A 5 minute documentary of the story of 15 year old Shamiso whose family wanted to marry her to an older man due to economic hardships. The Sista2Sista programme supported and funded this film. November 2015. UNITAID/STAR – HIV Self Testing Zimbabwe – Photographic shoot of STAR’s successful implementation and trial of Self Testing Kits. April 2016. UNITAID – Debra Messing’s Visit to Malawi July 2016. ‘What Got us Here, Wont’ get us There’, HIV Self Testing Photographic documentation of the trip and a 4 minute film. PSI/JHPIEGO – Frank Dialogues – a social documentary filmed in 4 Southern African countries. Dialogues on Men’s behavior towards Men’s Sexual Health. Talking to men on the street about their views towards HIV, Circumcision and Health Care. 2016. Screened at AIDS2018. GATES FOUNDATION - Film Documentation on Workshop ‘Changing the Game on VMMC.’ PSI Washington – ‘Eliminating Cervical Cancer’ Film – a documentary on Wendy’s Story. CEESHA – Photography and film demonstration of the HIV Self Testing Kits in 3 languages. 2017 UNITAID/STAR – ‘Breaking Barriers’ – documenting the implementation of self testing kits using 4 models filmed in Zambia, Lesotho Military, Randburg Taxi Rank and Zimbabwe. Screened at AIDS2018. THE LAST MILE – UNITAID/STAR (ICASA 2019) – Self Testing Distribution using 3 models of distribution in South Africa. 2019 https://youtu.be/v06ycigLcoo IN WATER RUNS LIFE – A programme to teach children in the Cape Flats to swim. 2019 https:// youtu.be/7cLHczcVdxc LEVANA – LAVENDAR HILL – Filmed in the Cape Flats, a primary school growing their own food and feeding the community. 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNOYALrA838&t=43s GROUNDBREAKERS – A soup kitchen set up by a resident of Ocean View, filmed at the beginning of lockdown. 2020 https://youtu.be/pQAguJcYMpQ OCEAN VIEW ORGANIC FARMERS – Filmed during the beginning of lockdown May 2020, one of the Soup kitchens that sprang up to feed the communities in the Cape Flats. https://youtu.be/TzA32_dCZoY VDP – THE OPEN DOOR - Valley Development Projects (VDP). VDP uses an integrated development approach to combat a number of social issues, alleviate poverty and address the imbalances of the past. Ocean View and Masimphelele, Cape Town – August 2020. https://youtu.be/RbdiEaEuYTs KALK BAY ARTISANS - The lack of Tourism in Cape Town has affected artisans who are struggling to sustain their families 2020 https://youtu.be/1KSxzy4ghMk VIVA CON AGUA – Interviews of 3 Street Artists painting murals in Cape Town. Viva Con Agua are implementing water and sanitation in Eastern Cape. 2020 Mari Pavanelli Afro Ivan Zezao Independent Film Independent Film GIVE A MAN A MASK AND HE WILL TELL YOU THE TRUTH – An independent short documentary on male sex workers. The challenges this marginalised group face in Zimbabwe include stigma, abuse from the communities and rejection at health care facilities. 2017 Film Festivals, ZIFF 2017 Film Freeway Jozi Film Festival (JFF) 2018 CTIFM&F 2018 and Encounters 2018- Give a Man a Mask – Trailer DISCONNECTED - A documentary that shines a light on the many unanswered questions and stigma, often experienced by those with the lived experience of suicide. https://www.disconnectedthedocumentary.com/ https://vimeo.com/671885388 - Trailer #TheTotalShutdown – 3 min interviews filmed at the march against Gender Based Violence in Cape Town Aug 2018.
Cape Town, South Africa
$500 - $750
Paige Fiddes is a photographer, videographer and director based in Cape Town, South Africa. She is inspired by nature and will use her surroundings to truly magnify the story she wants to tell. She has experienced multiple avenues in the industry, but has specialized, mainly, in fashion campaigns, content creation in commercial spaces and has recently discovered a deep love for documentary filmmaking. Some of her recent clients include: Aldi Germany, Sony, Skillshare, Mytrees, De Bijenkorf etc. What drives her as an artist is to give others a voice, often regarding female empowerment, sustainability and creative expression, allowing stories to be told in an artful way. Paige puts a lot of love and energy into the creative direction of her shoots, paying detailed attention to creating the perfect aesthetic for each project; she does this from carefully curating during the pre production process, through to post production.
Cape Town, South Africa
$450 - $750
Charlie Luckock is an award-winning documentary filmmaker who works on a freelance basis. Charlie has produced and directed films for numerous international broadcasters including National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, Smithsonian Earth, Love Nature and CGTN. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Zoology Charlie moved to the documentary hub of Bristol. Over 5 years he honed his skills under the guidance of some of the best producers, directors and execs in the industry. In 2015 Charlie’s time in Bristol culminated with him producing and directing WILD INDONESIA for National Geographic. In 2017 Charlie directed his first feature documentary NIGERIA’S LOST GENERATION, which premiered internationally on CGTN and won the Best International Documentary award at Jozi Film Festival. Charlie went on to direct FAR FROM HOME, winning the Outstanding Documentary award at the Abuja International Film Festival. In 2019 Charlie directed OUR OCEANS, a feature documentary exploring the industrial threats facing the South African coastline. The film has been screened around the world and continues to spread awareness about the conditions of our oceans. Charlie has just finished his latest film THE EDGE OF EXISTENCE – a feature documentary on human-wildlife conflict. The film is currently on a worldwide festival tour and has recently won the Best Humans & Nature Film at the Wildlife Conservation Film Festival in New York.
Cape Town, South Africa
$650 - $1000
Cinematographer / Director of Photography / Filmmaker / Photographer. Worked in 70 countries over the last 25 years. Documentary, War, International News, Wildlife, Humanitarian. Clients : Associated Press Television News (APTN) / BBC News / CNN / CBS News / Discovery Channel / Aljazeera English / CCTV / 60 Minutes / UNTV / UNDP. Credits include The Amazing Race / Lone Target / Raw Nature / Wild Things / Profiles from the Frontline. I'm a one-man-band Africa specialist. I have covered 44 African countries so far - my most visited country being Rwanda, having travelled there 44 times since 1994. My last project was a full-length feature documentary on Elephants in Botswana called "Where Elephants Rule". To be released in the US in 2016. My drive and passion for imagery gets stronger with each passing year. My commitment is to my story and my subjects first and foremost. I believe wholeheartedly in my media and my abilities. I thrive on challenge and pressure. Shoot on 4K, edit on HD.
Cape Town, South Africa
$173 - $334
Siphelo Guwa is currently based in the city of his birth Cape Town. By fate spent some of his formative years in the Region of Peddie in the Eastern Cape. Growing up in a large family homestead in the Eastern Cape, has informed his passion today to tell stories that have potential to effect change in society. And open peoples’ hearts and minds to many of life’s possibilities. In 2011 he received a prestigious opportunity to study at the acclaimed award winning Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking, after the film school opened its new offices in Cape Town. His filmmaking skills were honed and realized whilst working on a number of school projects at Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking. These filmmaking projects include “City Hall Speak to me”, “Homeless” and “I am man”. After completing his training at Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking, He has worked with several production companies on a freelance basis, they include Little Pond, Go trolley Film
Cape Town, South Africa
$320 - $650
Jonathan is a cinematographer, with a strong visual style and unique eye. He strives to immerse his audience in the frame he shoots through context and aesthetics, be it for commercials, documentary or branded content. With his technical knowledge of camera, lights and editing , he considers himself a film “all rounder”. His work does not stop at being “behind the camera”. He has spearheaded the growth of the visual language in South Africa’s mobile generation. In 2009, he won the Highway Africa New Media awards, for his work on the hyperlocal content and news platform, 790tv.co.za. He has gone on to train over 100 Video and Citizen Journalists for through his Vertical Film Academy. “Jonathan is excited to collaborate with visionary filmmakers and companies who want to be different and stand out from the “noise”. A film-maker with the budget in mind, while at the same time making sure that there is artistic integrity and meaningful content in place.”
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