Discover Top Commercial DPs in Johannesburg, South Africa

Hello My name is Zaheer Cassim. I run a multimedia production house called One Way Up Productions, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, After graduating from Columbia's Graduate School of Journalism with a Master's in Digital Media, I worked for several international news organisations before settling back home in South Africa. Over the years, the company has evolved into a team of cinematographers, editors and visual effects artist and our work is predominantly corporate, however we have created documentaries for local non-profits and have freelanced several multimedia news stories published on the New York Times websites and SBS Dateline Australia. We have done work for corporate videos for international brands such as Apple, Liverpool, KPMG, Ernst and Young, to name a few and understand the demands of delivering high quality work in a short duration of time. My team are ready to go. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Corporate Videographer

I am a Johannesburg based Filmmaker, Director of Photography (DOP), Multimedia Journalist, Producer and Drone Operator. Over the course of my career I have worked in Europe, the US, the Middle East and Southern Africa with different international organizations including the UN Human Rights Office, Al Jazeera English, Global Citizen, TRT World, Goethe Institut, Vice News on HBO, Bloomberg, Amnesty International, Business Insider and Pacifica Radio. In 2017, together with partner Ntshepeng Motema, I co-founded Seithati Media, an audio-visual storytelling company producing film, video, television, and audio content. We create work that aims to reframe perspectives through delicate storytelling, moving emotions and fresh aesthetics. My standard kit: Two Sony 4K Cinema cameras, the FX6 and FX3, with tripods. I use Sony G Master f/2.8 lenses: 24-70mm &70-200mm. My sound kit includes a Sony UWD-D27 2 person lav mic set & Sennheiser MKE600 shotgun microphone, with Zoom H5 when sound needs to be recorded externally. My lights include Godox FL150 S LED key light along with 2 smaller Godox LEDs. Gimbal: DJI Ronin RS2. Drone: 4K DJI Mini 3 Pro.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• TV News Producer
• Podcast Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copy Editor
• Video Editor - News
• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• Executive Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary

My name is Boris, born in Berlin, Germany. After working at TV Station "Deutsche Welle TV" Main Control Room as Transmission Controller, I moved to South Africa to do News Reports. Have done so in 22 African countries for a range of International broadcasters. In 2004, I founded "camera13", video and multimedia, a registered company in Johannesburg. I would describe myself as a Shooting Video Producer, Video Journalist and Editor.

• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• TV News Producer
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

Started out as a wedding videographer, moved over to more filmic wedding videos. I always liked making videos but my first day on set as a in the camera(as a 1st AC) and lighting(Gaffer and Key Grip) department. I knew that was perfect for me!

• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Grip
• Gaffer
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Sifiso is an award winning Producer/Director for Anaphora Films. He has worked as writer and content producer on SABC talk and magazine shows. After studying Film & TV at Monash University, Khanyile directed Spiderman and Romeo, a ground breaking short documentary about the thrills and dangers of train surfing which screened at numerous local and international festivals and shown on BBC, and Sechuan TV (China). Khanyile also worked as local producer on numerous foreign productions, and produced for ABC News (America) for 4 years between 2012 and 2015. Khanyile produced his first drama film ‘His majesty’s Building (2012)’ and also completed a feature documentary on struggle icon Andrew Mlangeni (2014) and directed his feature debut, 'Uprise!' which has been selected in 12 international film festivals and won Best South African Documentary at the Jozi Film Festival. His most recent work has just won 'best documentary' at 14th Edition of Dieciminuti Film Festival in Italy. He has also directed 4 music video which were nominated for a few awards. Sifiso is a judge at the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA) and has been jury member of the International Emmy Awards Competition.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Field Producer

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.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Audio Storyteller
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Production Assistant

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.

• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company

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.

• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial

Hi, I'm Shanna Freedman, freelance Line Producer, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I bring a dedicated and goal-oriented work ethic to the mix and deliver highly engaging content. Coordinating the people and the process, I research, plan, budget and and administrate shoots as well as fulfil the role of client liaison and project manager with unique creativity and resourcefulness. While producing a variety of successful videos ranging from branded content to more insightful documentaries, TVC's and music videos, I also have worked on fictional short and long form projects. In 2014 I produced the DIFF award winning short film “Keys, Money, Phone” alongside director, Roger Young. I've line produced the Cape Town leg of the acclaimed multi-channel installation artwork LOVE STORY directed by Candice Breitz, featuring Alec Baldwin and Julianne Moore.

• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Coordinator / Crewing

https://film.magnification.co.za Having studied Web Design, IT and programming I later transitioned to photography and then videography, animation and design. I've been published in National Geographic and have won national awards; SA Pilot and WineSA. My turn-key content creation work includes PRODUCTIONS/ COMMERCIALS/ CORPORATE VIDEOS & ANIMATIONS for a variety of Corporate and Private Clients ​​​​ My broad range of skills means I have worked on a broad spectrum of content production and can assist with telling any story that needs telling, from presentations, books and photographs to full scale corporate videos, digital content, animation and short films. I am passionate, professional and personal. BOOK ME Let me help YOU tell YOUR STORY.

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

I'm a video journalist / shoot-edit based in Johannesburg, ZA. I have worked extensively across Africa for the BBC and a number of NGO's. At the BBC, I worked primarily for their business magazine shows, Talking Business Africa, In Business Africa and Africa Business Report, presented by Lerato Mbele-Roberts. I have been the shoot / edit for a number of BBC's special features such as "Working Lives: Mauritius" and "On My Street". I also work for some domestic agencies such as MNET ("Carte Blanche"), eTV ("The Devi Show") and TimesLive.

• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

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

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

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

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

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 a self-taught storyteller whether it's producing or video editing, I'm your guy. I have vast experience in various formats ( music videos, commercials, telenovela, documentaries and branded content) Do you have anything you can help keep me busy with? I'm detail-oriented, efficient in my work, and I'm open to any opportunities to work and learn in the creative industry.

• Video Editor - News
• TV News Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Senior Editor
• Transcriber
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Line Producer / On-Location

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

I'm Lorraine Mandinda 29 years of age based in Johannesburg. I've worked as video producer, content producer, creative producer. I'm also a presenter voice over artist.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial