Busisiwe, also known as Steezy, is without a doubt a firecracker – a true definition of dynamite in small packages. Whether it be in front or behind the camera, this young woman is a force to be reckoned with. Busisiwe started her career in front of the camera but has si Save nce found a passion for behind the scenes too, giving her an all-round understanding of the full picture. This dynamic young lady has redefined her artistry in finding a world where both her passions collide. Her infectious energy on set is without a doubt what sets her apart.

Cameron entered the industry while still completing his honours degree and has not looked back. With the help of his mentors, Cameron has been able to make the transition from the learning environment to the working environment as seamless as possible. Cameron is focused on learning as much as he can and puts all his available time into honing his craft. He has big plans for his career, which includes being inducted into the ASC one day.
Whether a Data Wrangler or a 2nd AC, Cameron will share his knowledge and will always try to get the best outcome and deliverable that he and the people around him can produce. He always brings good energy and a fresh perspective on things. He is determined to climb up the ladder and make an impact at every stage of his career.

A technician at heart and a passion for the arts brought James to the film Industry. With an honours degree and a lourie in hand he set out to further his understanding of the craft of filmmaking and begin working his way through the ranks.

Eager to lend a hand wherever it may be required, James blends seamlessly into the technical landscape of the camera department, adapting to whatever may be required of him.

Good work is never seen – it just happens. A standard he ceaselessly works towards.

Jarryd was a rare find coming out of the Exposure loaders program. He was requested quickly by the focus pullers, he has been loading on feature films under mentorship from experienced teams and is exceeding expectations, He is careful and considerate around the camera and is eager to gain more knowledge to be the best that I can be. He is aiming to make the transition to focus puller in the future.

Kea studied photography at Tshwane University of Technology, after completing her diploma she got to work in the industry to photograph some behind the scenes where she fell in love with film and was introduced to being a 2nd AC. She adds vibrancy and is a good team player.

Kele’s broad smile is contagious.  She is that person, and if you are lucky enough to have her on your team you will know what if feels like to be well looked after.

Having completed her BA degree in Film and Television in 2017, Kele was working on sets before she even graduated.  Her willingness to submerge herself in the craft of film making has allowed her to get on sets with all the toys.

Her technical skill and camera knowledge and the way she builds a camera are something to see.

She has a greatness yet gentleness about her,  she goes above and beyond for her DOP’s and focus pullers and boy have they started to notice.

Koketso studied film and television at the University of the Witwatersrand, completing her honours in 2020. She always made her self available to work on set during her studies either to job shadowing or assist.

Koketso is a problem solver and her aim is to be time efficient in anything that needs to get done.

Luzanne’s first foray into the world of film occurred while working as a dancer in music videos. She took a huge interest in the camera crew filming the music videos. At that moment, she decided to become a filmmaker. Her first step towards this newly acquired goal was to study film & television at The Open Window Institute. In addition to Film & Television, she also studied a focus skill specialising in Cinematography. Before she graduated, she won many awards, both in and out of university. This led her to work on multiple projects, always being involved in the cinematography and lighting department. She’s a team player, a hard worker, loves to collaborate and keeps her calm in a critical environment. She is always willing to learn and grow to one day achieve her dream of becoming a prominent Director and Cinematographer in the South African Film Industry.

Lucy started in the industry right at the peek of covid and managed to continue to working fulltime in the industry after that. She like to think that structure and good working ethics are what set her apart, she is very hard working and hands on, she believes/. that you learn by doing so the more you do the more you learn.The final destination of this journey would be to become a DOP.

Lucy originally had dreams of being an actress, but after a few gigs on set her curiosity about the camera department grew and she began asking questions until finally deciding her place was behind and not in front of the camera. Her main inspiration in the industry is Gaopie Kabe – she gave Lucy the drive to also reach for the top and is taking every opportunity that comes her way to become a DOP. While Lucy is from Mpumalanga originally, she has made Johannesburg her home. She is a keen learner and excited to begin her journey into the world of creation.

Martin first fell in love with the industry in Grade 10 when he was invited to join a crew through his church and has never looked back. Coming straight out of high school, Martin joined the team at Media and got to know not only the gear well, but also got to meet a lot of influential DOPs during his time there. He is excited by the places and people the industry exposes him to and loves to see the creativity firsthand on set – watching magic happen in real time. He is keen to broaden his experience, both on set and with equipment.

During Nates final year at AFDA in Port Elizabeth, he got the opportunity to work on a feature film being shot by a film crew from Joburg, he worked very hard and the right people noticed. After the movie he was asked to work in Johannesburg as a loader, having done multiple feature length projects and many, many more commercials. You could say the rest was history.

He works on the principal of what you add to the team is what makes the team, always striving to perseve through stressful moments, keep calm and always keep a smile on his face!

His goal is to continue learning from the best around me. The absolute end goal and dream is to shoot Horror films.

OB, as he is known, is a great addition to your camera team having experience in both long-form and commercials. He adapts well to his environment and works hard with his team, bringing with him a can-do attitude and willingness to learn.

I wanted to be an actress at first but I eventually started discovering the magic of behind the scene and found myself at film school. I graduated with a degree in film and TV in 2019.

I love the art of filmmaking and crafting visual images and aspire to be a DOP and who knows, even a director one day.

What I add to a team is my kindness and caring attitude.

“Briony first discovered her passion for film through fine arts when she created a short film for an art exam final. She started earning her on set hours as a camera loader, and quickly climbed her way up to the DIT position. Evolving through each level of the camera department has given her vital knowledge in the field that she has been able to apply to workflows both on and off set.

Not only is she a key asset on set, but has developed a talent for Colour Grading in Post Production. An advancing knowledge base around colour and exposure has allowed her to build trust based relationships with DOP’s on set, adding to the overall aesthetic of a project, both creatively and technically.”

During his third year working as a camera technician at Media, Reggie shadowed DITs during gear checks and found his way into the department as a full time DIT. From on-set trainee to tackling multi-camera commercials and feature films, Reggie has learnt from the industries best. He enjoys working with new teams and is hoping to advance even further.

Richard’s well rounded experience includes feature films, documentaries, television shows, commercials and stereoscopic 3D productions.   As well as being an experienced colourist and editor,  he has a strong background in post production and specialises in managing high-volume multicam shows and complex colour and look pipelines. His early experience as a camera assistant and operator, strengthens his role as a DIT and technical director. 

Some of Richard’s latest projects include the Alexa65 based Netflix series Dark,  The Kingdoms of Fire (5 months of LF action-insanity in the Sahara), Jadotville, Avengers : Age of Ultron and Chappie.

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“It chose me, I didn’t choose it”- that is how we usually describe jobs that we enjoy doing and never dreamed we would find ourselves there. That is the case with Sondia and being a DIT. The job was presented to her and man did she grab those horns and ride the bull. Her confidence and willingness to learn got her where she is today.

After completing her studies at AFDA in Cinematography and screenwriting she worked in both post and on set through Bladeworks Post Production. She also freelanced as a DIT and for the last 4 years has been working at Panavision; where she got to play with the coolest and most trending equipment in the industry. All of that has shaped her as a camera technician, one who has overcome a lot of challenges and obstacles that she is most certainly grateful for because now she is able to handle anything that comes her way and troubleshoots any technical problems she is faced with.

She hopes to keep learning and expanding her knowledge and offer the best service possible.

My interest in cameras and photography began when I was 16 years old. I started shooting on 35mm B&W film and started developing and printing my own photos at 17. My areas of focus have been product and fashion photography.

I have a background in post-production where I learned data management, editing, colour grading, and compositing.

I started my film career as a Loader, VT assistant and DIT Assistant working on advertisements in Johannesburg. I worked on Survivor Champions (filmed in Malaysia) which gave me a taste of international, larger scale productions. I moved my way up to being a full time VTO and Junior DIT and started working on long form productions such Our Girl Season 4 (BBC), The Professionals (Amazon) and The Watch (BBC).

I divide my time between Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Travis Nel is not only an excellent human, he is the genius glue that can hold a shoot together against all odds. Funny, fast thinking and solution-driven he creates space for creative without sending production into over drive. His ability to delicately balance physics, creative requirements and keep things spontaneous is a rare gift.

Travis is the guy you want beside you when it seems impossible, because if you give him the chance to figure it out, he will always, always find a way. You don’t have to believe us. Ask anyone who has ever stared down the barrel of a ticking clock with him and they will tell you even father time slows down to see how he can help Trav.