Discover Top Field Producers in Cape Town, South Africa

Crystal Orderson is a South Africa based journalist that have extensive work experience working across Africa for several international broadcasters including Aljazeera Media Network, South African Broadcasting Corporation, PBS Newshour and TRT World. My work has also been published in publications including the Guardian and The Africa Report. I have also produced several award-winning documentaries including 'Breath Again' and Not in my Neighborhood.

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DIRECTOR / SHOOTER / EDITOR I’m a South African born filmmaker and video journalist currently based in Sri Lanka and working around Asia, directing, shooting and editing documentary and commercial work. Recent projects have allowed me the opportunity to cover Colombo City for CNN Vision, female entrepreneurs in war torn Jaffna for the H&M Foundation and Korea’s counterfeit fashion culture for Highsnobiety.

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I'm passionate about all media production and enjoy the complete process of creating unique and captivating content. Having studied and worked in the UK, I moved back to South Africa to work for the German Public Broadcaster ZDF at the 2010 Fifa World Cup. This was my foot into the local media industry and soon found myself working across a spectrum of programs. As a Production Manager, I oversaw more than 1000 hours of broadcasted TV across various SABC shows and multiple digital news platforms. My position in television advanced into creatively producing sponsored and editorial content for the 2017 SAFTA award-winning Expresso morning show on SABC3. This role developed into directing my own concepts and I was asked to move over as full-time insert director for Expresso specialising in community, conservation, correctional services. CSI, travel, and conscious content. My journey took me away from terrestrial TV and I joined the online positive news platform; Beautiful News @ Ginkgo Agency. Since 2020 I have been freelancing and enjoyed producing/directing a string of international concepts from Germany, the USA, Canada, the South African part of an ongoing global British series, and some local Tv and Online productions. This working path has provided me with an understanding and insight into the industry, giving me a firm grasp over the various production, location and filming realities. I enjoy what I do.

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Chris is a filmmaker focused on documentaries, online-based short format storytelling, compelling music videos. His video art work has been exhibited at the Tate Modern and his music videos as Director and DOP has been on display at London’s Museum of Design and Dublin Museum of Modern Art Chris clients include Spotify (short doc exploring Amapiano's homage to Kwaito), Boiler Room UK (directing and editing a multipart cross-continental collaboration celebrating African and diaspora cultures in music, and dance and narrative), Red Bull Media (Directing, DOP and editing a feature documentary tracing the indigenous roots of Cape Towns Hip Hop movement), Euronews, OkayAfrica, Hypebeast, NTS and Vox amongst others. Chris worked as the Director of Photography and Editor on the award-winning feature documentary Not in my Neighbourhood looking at issues of gentrifications across three continents. He is the creative director of Kamva Collective, a creative studio and production house focused on outsider narratives and alternative trajectories.

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I'm a Cape-Town based filmmaker and photographer, with over twelve years experience as a free-lancer. My endless curiosity drives my motivation of capturing the essence of the many incredible humans we have in this world, whether it be through portraiture, or documentary films. No matter what the subject matter, I combine thoughtful visuals with a carefully paced editing technique, accentuating the turning points within the narrative structure for maximum emotional connection. My favorite field is documentary and brand documentaries, and since graduating from film school with the Best Cinematography award in 2013, I've worked internationally and abroad for many high-end clients. On request, I have a talented production team readily available to take your vision from concept development all the way to the final post-production. Client list: Air BNB, Renault, Corona, Beast Philanthropy, Vans, Breitling,Jeep, Surfer Magazine,South African Tourism, Glenfiddich

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I am a video journalist, camera operator and editor based out Cape Town, South Africa. I have recently gone freelance after working as a video journalist with the BBC's flagship business programme on the continent, 'Africa Business Report'. During my time with this international broadcaster I was responsible for shooting and editing news pieces for the business programme. In addition to filming and editing the separate elements of the show I was also responsible for shooting links and editing the programme. I also shot and edited stories for daily news coverage, features as well as online specific pieces. I am also a qualified diving instructor and am able to offer underwater filming including gear. I have worked extensively across the continent including Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia, The Gambia, Ethiopia, Madagascar and elsewhere. Working in Africa in often trying conditions I have developed strong resourcefulness and can work effectively and calmly under pressure.

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Kristen van Schie is a director and editor from South Africa. Before her shift to film, she worked for ten years as an award-winning journalist, filing dispatches in both her home country and across Africa. Her first short film The Summer Before Seventh Grade (2021) premiered at Dok Leipzig; Landscape (2021) premiered shortly after at FIPADOC in Biarritz and is currently part of the European Film Factory short film programme. Kristen was part of the research team behind Influence, the first South African feature documentary to premiere at Sundance. Most recently, she edited four episodes of the true-crime series Privaatspeurders and worked as an assistant editor on director Simon Wood’s current work-in-progress, Untamed. Kristen has a masters degree in creative documentary directing from the mobile film school DocNomads.

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Jo Munnik (she/her) is a South African documentary filmmaker and journalist whose two-decade career has spanned the breadth of Africa; from 33 degrees South to 33 North, and a lot of East and West in between. Jo produces and directs stories for video, digital, stills and podcasts across a wide range of topics with a strong focus on the environment, social change and human interest. Her work has been featured by prestigious platforms including CNN, BBC, Vice News, NBC, Love Nature, UNDP, The Encounters Documentary Film Festival, and The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime. She also runs a full-service production company that specialises in visually engaging long- and short-form films, with a strong reputation for creating content from across Africa that resonates with audiences worldwide.

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Born and raised in the film industry, Warren MacCarthy consistently builds narratives that touch audiences on a deep emotive level.  He’s able to identify the core message and uniquely weave that in an engaging story, whether a TVC, documentary or PSA. Some directors can edit, but few have a professional background in commercial and broadcast editing. He's conducted countless interviews over the years, with luminaries such as Annie Lennox, Joanne Leffson, Francois Pienaar. He's produced, filmed and directed scores of documentary and corporate videos for clients that include Springer Nature, CNN, The Weather Channel, Greencape, and Great Big Story. Awards: Silver Lourie (Cell-C “Subtitles”, film editor); Vuka (Best Use of Humor, film editor)

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I am a French-American professional filmmaker specializing in the adventure travel industry. I have been working as a freelance filmmaker for the past four years and have filmed in more than 40 countries. Throughout this timeframe, I have met many multi-dimensional challenges such as language and cultural barriers. These moments helped me communicate better with people from different backgrounds and essentially become a highly social personality who is able to adapt to a wide variety of scenarios. Moreover, these experiences helped me gain and nurture my knowledge in storytelling, filming and editing. Interested in collaborating? I'm available for adventure sports, travel, outdoor and lifestyle, documentary projects worldwide. Simply get in touch with me via email: x.

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I am a content creator from Cape Town South Africa and have been In the media and film industry for the past 10 years. I direct, shoot and edit. I specialise in adventure, sports and products content, but am also experienced in all styles of shooting and editing including motion comps and animation. I shoot and edit with the latest equipment and am experienced in premiere pro, and after effects. I pride myself in delivering unique content of a high level that both I and the client can be proud of.

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I am a commercial and documentary producer with over a decade of experience. I have produced content in over 50 locations around the world across all 7 continents. I am based in South Africa but have a strong background working with traveling teams in remote places and have produced for the likes of World Surf League, Salomon, Corona, Cape Town City FC, Men's Health, Thirst (China), UTGR (China) and Easy Travel (Tanzania). I also have a great core shoot, production and post team around me if needed.

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I work as a freelance multimedia journalist in Cape Town, South Africa since 2012. I research, produce and edit reports for TV and online platforms (I shoot with a C100 MKII) and work as a producer/director for longer reports and documentaries. Prior to moving to South Africa I worked as a producer at "Bilderfest", a production house in Munich, Germany and at "Cinecentrum" in Hamburg. In 2007 I graduated from Hamburg University with a masters degree in Political and Middle Eastern Sciences.

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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.

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Anton started his career in 2013 as a freelance photojournalist and documentary photographer but found himself increasingly drawn toward the moving image. After some time spent assisting on film sets, as well as filming projects of his own, he began working as a cinematographer. His current filmography consists of documentaries, narrative films, commercials, music videos and experimental work. Some career highlights include filming and co-directing the short film 'KATVIS' (2022), which was nominated for Best Short Film at the 17th annual South African Film and Television Awards, as well as serving as Director of Photography on the feature film Klip Anker Baai (2023), which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Anton is always focused on honing his skills as a director and cinematographer of both fiction and non-fiction film, with a particular interest in the area where the two overlap. His background informs a sensitive and unique visual perspective; a keen awareness of light and shadow and a quiet empathy with the many faces of the human condition.

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Tina-Louise Smith has worked in television and video since 1999. She has worked as researcher, writer, director, editor and producer on various productions. In 2006 - 2010 she was co-founder of Free Range Films. In 2010 she stepped out on her own to found Accidental Films and TV. From 2012 - 2014 she was Head Producer at Cape Town Community TV. Through Accidental Films and TV, Tina-Louise was Producer-Director on a 48' made for TV commissioned documentary, Mr Table Tennis. Mr Table Tennis had its world premiere at the 18th Encounters South African International Documentary Festival in 2016, where it was awarded the bronze audience award for best South African documentary. She also produced and directed Engender, a 3-part feminist TV show for Cape Town TV. Engender was broadcast during the 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women in 2015. She is currently in development on a documentary film provisionally titled The Revolution is Televised.

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PRODUCER PROFILE Jac Williams completed his studies in film in 2005 where after he freelanced on big budget commercials and mini series, working as behind-the-scenes cameraman and chaperone. He joined MMAP in 2008. He has directed and produced numerous documentaries, corporate videos and educational and marketing audio-visuals. In 2012 Jac has worked as both producer and director on “It’s Africa’s Time”, one of CNBC Africa’s flagship documentary series. The show documents socio-economic upliftment and sustainable development through inclusive business in Africa. Jac wrapped Ferdinand van Zyl’s military drama feature film, The Recce, (2016) & Harold Holscher’s Eight (The Soul Collector in the States) in 2018. Released in the USA in 2020. The Recce was selected at 7 International film festivals in the past year and was nominated with DOP Jacques van Tonder for debut feature film cinematography at Camerimage (2018) in Poland. The Recce won best foreign feature film at Idyllwild International Film Festival in California (2019) and was awarded a Silver Remi award at the 52th Annual Worldfest in Houston (2019). Eight had a World Premiere in Montreal at Fantasia International Film Festival and is currently being distributed in 9 World Territories including the USA, Germany and Russia and on Netflix for Africa. He wrapped & co-produced Agulhas Shortfilm in Arniston for Jacques Naude in 2017 and produced Juweeldiewe (2014), Jan Umkwetha (2015) & Benjamin (2018) shortfilms for the Silwerskerm Festival in South Africa. Jac also co-produced two game shows for the legendary TV Game- show brand Atari in 2017 named “Player Up” & “Codebreaker”. Jac produced a 10 episode reality show in 2019 called “Model”, currently showing on Showmax and SABC2 and in development of a few feature films.

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Joanna Higgs, a skilled filmmaker, narrator and communicator, and award-winning director/producer has been a journalist, editor, producer and director for both local (South African) and international television networks, including Reuters and the BBC. She has travelled widely on the African continent and beyond finding and telling powerful human stories for good. She has the unique ability to connect with her subjects, making them feel safe and comfortable. She holds a masters degree in Documentary (UCT) and has a keen interest in South African history and digital storytelling. She’s currently working with Annie Lennox on a short film in Cape Town.

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