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FreelanceProducer
Aug. 2024Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
SockeyeAccount Producer
Apr. 2022 - Oct. 2024
ITV Studios Germany GmbHLive Studio Manager: Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!
Dec. 2021 - Feb. 2022Limpopo, South AfricaOver 3 months I worked on the highly popular German reality series "Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!". The TV show follows a group of celebrities who are stripped of their luxuries and have to live in a camp style setting while competing in a variety of challenges in order to win amenities. The show is filmed and aired in 24hr format which creates a challenging and exciting work environment where creative solutions are crucial to meet high expectations under tight deadlines. My role specifically was to manage the Studio, the only live portion of the show streaming directly to Germany. One of my key responsibilities was leading a variety of Art, Greens and Lighting teams to transform the pristine Studio into an Indiana Jones style abandoned tree house which had been reclaimed by nature. In pre production I collaborated with the client to develop and execute the vision of "jungle" Studio from set design, fabrication of special furniture and set dressing. Throughout the show I managed an Art team to ensure exciting daily dressing changes and the fabrication of specialist props based script writers requests. My daily tasks included client communications, creative direction, scheduling, budgeting, work flow management as well as the management of the live team.
DStvChallenges and Dates Associate Producer: Love Island South Africa
Jan. 2021 - Apr. 2021Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaI had the opportunity to work on Love Island South Africa, the 1st local season to form part of the international phenomenon. My role was specifically focused on running the Dates aspect of the show as well as supporting the Challenges team in developing, testing and producing the games played by the Islanders. I was a key content creator in the development of various smaller Villa games designed to spark connections between the Islanders. With my key focus being the dates segments of the show, my responsibilities included identifying dates locations, location recce and negotiation, mood boarding and Art Direction of the sets. Aside from driving the Creative of dates, I also took the lead on conceptualising the themes of the Villa parties and leading an Art team to ensure sourcing and set dressing delivered as per concept.
E! Entertainment AfricaAssociate Games Producer: Celebrity Game Night
Sep. 2020 - Oct. 2020City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaFor 7 weeks I worked as Associate Games Producer of the award winning show Celebrity Game Night. The show is highly popular in South Africa and is aired on the African division of the renown E! Entertainment Network. My role on the show was a hybrid Producer and Art role in which my responsibilities spanned from not only developing and testing the games to be played, but also coordinating the art requirements in order to ensure a visually appealing and sensory experience for the celebrities and our audience. My responsibilities included development and testing of the games and content to ensure the balance of challenge vs success rate was attainable while identifying potential game play problems and working towards solutions. The Art aspect of my role encompassed sourcing and fabrication of special props, coordinating and scheduling of props collections as well as the role of Props Master during filming.
ITVAssociate Producer: I'm a Celebrity...Get me out of here! Australia
Dec. 2019 - Feb. 2020Limpopo, South AfricaI had the privilege of working on the 6th season of "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!" Australia 2020, which hit record high ratings this year. On the reality show, I worked as the Associate Producer for the Challenges team, a key content generating segment of the show. My responsibilities included development of the game concepts, feasibility testing and implementing strategic improvements, close workings with the Art team to execute our vision and the overseeing of set up and successful game play. The reality show airs live Sunday through to Thursday, which creates the exciting challenge of working a format with 24 hour turn around, where every second counts and complete focus and excellence is needed at all times.
South African BandAssistant Manager
May. 2019 - Dec. 2019Cape Town Area, South AfricaIn 2019, I took on a professional role in the Music and Entertainment Industry to further diversify my unique skill set. I accepted a job offer to work as the Assistant Manager to an internationally renowned South African band. During my time with them, I worked closely with both of the Artists as well as their lead manger, Jon. My responsibilities on the job were extensive and ranged from negotiating performance deals, management of their visa acquisition and overseeing their touring team and entourage. I was also highly involved in their creative projects between tours which involved extensive filming of Music Videos, their YouTube Series, documentary (not yet released) and their Feature Film (not yet released).
ITVSeries Art Buyer and Art Director
Feb. 2019 - Apr. 2019Limpopo, South AfricaIn 2019, I was approached by iTV to work on the premier season of "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!" France. Initially, my contract was to join the crew for Pre Production to work as the Art Buyer for the series. This initial contract was for 17 days but after my first week on the job, I proved to be an indispensable part of the team and was asked to remain on board for the entire series. I was promoted to Art Director of two key sets and managed my team to ensure smooth pre production, set dressing and daily filming by heading both Art and Content.
MTVArt Buyer and Set Dresser
Sep. 2018 - Dec. 2018Johannesburg Area, South AfricaI was a Fabricator, the Key Art Buyer and lead Set Dresser on the MTV drama series, "Shuga Down South", season 2. My contribution to the crew also included the Curation of art and artists, featured on the show, to complement the unique junction of Afro Urban Culture that pulses through Johannesburg. Aside from my Artistic contributions, I was also highly involved in budgeting and resource management.
Film FreelancerFilmmaker
Nov. 2017 - Mar. 2020Cape Town Area, South Africa
Freelance Creative ProducerProducer + Art Director
Aug. 2017 - Apr. 2022Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Film FreelancerFreelancer Film Industry
Aug. 2017 - Aug. 2017Cape Town Area, South Africa
Rooftop ProductionsProducer
May. 2015 - Aug. 2017Port Elizabeth Area, South AfricaRooftop Productions provided my door way into the film industry after completing my studies. I started as an intern in mid 2015 as the key Props and Wardrobe Buyer for the company. After 3 months, I was able to prove myself as an efficient, forward thinker with strong leadership qualities, who has the ability to creatively solve any problem I encountered. I was quickly promoted through their ranks from a Production Coordinator, to a Production Manager, to an Account Manager and then finally a Producer. During my time with the company, my creativity and strong artistic vision also allowed me the opportunity to both Art Direct and Direct short films, online content and segments for UNICEF New York.
Rooftop ProductionsProduction Manager
Mar. 2015 - Nov. 2017South Africa
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