Discover Top Documentary DPs in Johannesburg, South Africa

Hi, My name is Lungile Mapukata. Born and bred in Cape Town, South Africa and now living in Jozi. (Johannesburg). I'm a Loerie & Promax Gold Award winning Director/Producer/Copywriter & Video Editor with over a decade's industry experience. I am a passionate, multi-skilled storyteller with local and international experience. Let's work together on creative solutions that are emotionally engaging & intellectually rewarding.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Dowelani Nenzhelele studied Bachelor of law at Wits university of Witwatersrand, branch into films, graduated from Monash university with audio visual higher certificate, hold many film certificate from Bigfish film school, worked in many television department, he has directed many short films that were shown at places like Poland, Canada and USA.I will like to shoot South African rural stories , stories that affect rural people such as poverty , inspiring rural stories .

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer

My passion is to create video content through engaging storytelling and captivating visuals. I have filmed adventure series in the wildest destinations on the African continent, short films in some of the most remote places on earth, covered events for brands like Corona and filmed in studios under controlled conditions. I understand that great content creates and maintains an audience, which helps my approach to filming and creating stories that are fresh and cutting edge.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Creative Director

A graduate of Columbia University's journalism school, I produce, shoot and edit videos for broadcast and online platforms. I have been working in Washington with AFPTV, the video arm of the newswire AFP, producing news pieces as well as features. Previous work has appeared on USA Today, Yahoo News, France 24, TV5 Monde, Daily Mail online, among others. I am currently in and around Africa and available for freelance work.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Videographer, Video editor and researcher with an academic background, I am passionate about capturing stories that uplift, inspire and draw viewers in. My short career has yielded successes and interactions across the spectrum of film. I possess qualifications in social science (up to a Masters degree) which lends well to news formats and documentary features. I also possess a certificate from the University of Cape Town in production and community engagement.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Production Assistant
• On-Camera Talent
• Drone Operator
• Production Company

I am a freelance multimedia producer and photographer based in Johannesburg South Africa. I have close to 7 years experience as a journalist and over the years have acquired various skills necessary to work effectively in the ever-changing media environment. I am a story teller who uses a combination of mediums to get to the crux of the story. My skills include writing, photography and video. I am also a video editor, script writer and radio journalist.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Alex is a filmmaker and journalist based in South Africa who has produced written work and video content for The Guardian, France 24, ARTE, Time Out Dubai, The Local Europe and El País. Born to British parents but raised in Spain, he has a passion for human interest stories and a hunger for "working adventures". So far, he's lived and worked in six countries and speaks four languages fluently.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Company
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary

i am a Documentary DP, specialising in NGO productions.I have filmed projects for Flight Centre FoundationUK and South Africa, along with projects from Rise Against hunger.My passion is to tell stories that i feel need to be addressed and heard. I have filmed many corporate videos, commercials (2nd AC) and music events..I have a big passion for music and promoting new artists.

• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

1. Writer, Location Scout & Production Manager: JUST 15MIN AWAY FROM JOZI – Year: 2013 2. Writer & Production Design: UNSOLVED - 48 hour film project Johannesburg – Year: 2012. 3. News compiler & Reader : ELDOS FM – 87.6 – Year: 2011-2012 4. Radio Presenter: Friday nights amplified at ELDOS FM 87.6 from 21:00-00:00) - Year: 2011-2012.

• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary

Currently freelancer for CNN International - Responsible for field producing, CNN’s programmes Producing portfolio includes work Inside Africa, African Voices, Marketplace Africa, Passion to Portfolio. I've also worked for CNN as a Researcher and a Fixer. Being bilingual in English and French has allowed me to work in many different countries including the UK, France and Senegal

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Drone Operator
• Reporter / Journalist
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• Production Assistant

Professional Video Editor, Producer and D.O.P with over 8 years of producing High Quality and Creative work according to the clients brief. Thorough knowledge of Premiere Pro, Final Cut, After Effects, Photoshop, Media Encoder. Detail-oriented nature and skills in cutting and blending scenes seamlessly.

• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Production Company
• Event Photographer
• Senior Editor

I am an award-winning director and cinematographer. I love research and do on the ground fixing in South Africa on international documentaries. As a storyteller I also produce short films throughout Africa for humanitarian causes.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Field Producer

Studied Film Production 1971. Worked as DOP for BBC, ZDF German TV Dutch TV. Steadicam training L.A 1992. Freelance news cam Middle East 10 years. Wildlife, News,Cinema, Corporate and Music videos. Padi Scuba Instructor and underwater Cameraman.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am co-owner of a Production company that creates short content for various platforms in South Africa. Anything from inserts to pranks, we service online and broadcasters with short content. Brainbow Productions (x) provides conscience content to an African audience.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Fixer
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am an experienced freelance video journalist with an extensive journalistic background. For the past ten years I have been covering stories in all parts of Africa for European broadcasters, documenting issues that are pertinent to the African continent. Direct/Shoot/Edit

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Pierre is an enthusiastic cinematographer, video editor and multimedia creator. He thinks on his feet and likes a challenge. He has a passion for people and the skill to tell their stories. He is inspired by the life and travelling in search of extraordinary stories.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing

I'm currently employed by one of South Africa's top news organisation as a multimedia producer (enca.com). I have vast experience in multimedia which includes producing documentaries and online visual shows. I have TV, radio & online experience.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Fixer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I'm a docu-journalist specialising in stories from Africa. I'm about to embark a an extensive tour of Darfur, Mozambique Channel and the DRC, reporting on Un Peacekeeping operations. For more about me, please click on www.serengetimedia.co.za

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer

Studied Film and Television at the University of Johannesburg, and currently a freelance camera operator, Editor, Producer and filmmaker. ENG camera operator for a news station and normally do live crossings

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Production Company
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

I currently work as a director in Johannesburg. I also work as a documentary researcher, editor, screenwriter. I've worked on content for distribution on television and online.

• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial