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CORALEE LONG: CPUT Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) lecturer Jared Seth Borkum says that film student Coralee Long has a natural flair and talent for directing end editing. “She was in our programme for three years and during this time I watched her develop into an aspiring filmmaker. With people like Col in our industry, I believe the future of our sector is in very good hands.” Coralee’s education at CPUT culminated in her directing her graduation film, Counting Sheep, one of the best to come out of the department. Jared says, “The film has much strength, but I feel one of the main reasons why it succeeded was because of the meticulous planning that Col and her crew put into the film. Each shot was carefully thought through and all aspects of the film - from the prospectus to the trailer and film poster - have a very professional look and feel.” Coralee says this quote from James Cameron best describes what she has learned over the last few years: “The film industry is about saying ‘no’ to people, and inherently you cannot take ‘no’ for an answer.” Showreel SEBASTIAN TEMLETT: CITYVARSITY According to his lecturers at CityVarsity, Sebastian Temlett works with passion, creativity and initiative and is a young, inspired editor and director. During his studies at CityVarsity, he has edited and directed PSAs, music videos, short films and adverts and is part of the directing and editing team responsible for the six part mini series, Here’s to Good Times. Sebastian took editing as his major subject but discovered a love for directing along the way. He would ultimately like to have a career in directing. His attention to detail and dedication to film ensured that his work was of an excellent standard throughout his CityVarsity career. He started the course at the young age of 17 and has since grown into a very competent and dynamic filmmaker. CityVarsity’s Evert Lombaert says, “He has an excellent knowledge of editing, is very adept in all aspects of the post process and enjoys working in After Effects. He is currently co–running the CityVarsity night course in Digital Video Editing.” Showreel. CAITLIN ROBINSON: UCT Caitlin was twelve when she decided wholeheartedly that she wanted to be a movie director. “Back then I didn’t realise how little I understood about the entertainment industry,” she says. Ten years down the line, with a 94% Matric average and an undergraduate degree with four distinctions from the highest ranked academic institution in South Africa. Caitlin says she has a lot left to learn. “Studying Film and Media Production at the University of Cape Town showed me two things: the first being how a film is made, and the second being why. Thus, while I was learning the foundations of camerawork and discovering my passion for cinematography, my primary ambition was unearthed: I want to make a difference. I want to tell stories that have a tangible impact on people’s perceptions and behaviour.” In 2009 Caitlin says she was fortunate enough to attend Power Reporting in Africa, an international investigative journalism conference where speakers from across the globe spoke about the role of media. Going forward Caitlin says she hopes she will make a positive contribution. She has since moved to Johannesburg to pursue work at a multimedia company. The Ancestor’s Child. ZENN VAN ZYL: AFDA Twenty-two year old Zenn van Zyl says he’s been interested in researching the art of cinematography since the age of 16. “I received the ‘Lions Club’ trophy for service done to the community in 2005 for being the school photographer.” After graduating from Nic Diederichs High School in Krugersdorp in 2005, Zenn moved to Cape Town to pursue his dream of cinematography and enrolled at AFDA, The South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance. He says, “I studied for four years and did my honours degree in 2009. I received the award for best cinematography for my honours film Agter die Berge at the AFDA awards in 2009.” Agter die Berge has been shortlisted for nomination at the Student Oscars. Zenn has achieved recognition among his peers for shooting the Cooler as Ekke music video for cult Afrikaans rapper Jack Parow, which features Inge Beckmann rocking a Slayer tee shirt. He also recently shot the feature film Lyfstraf, the first feature film from the AFDA Cape Town Master of Fine Arts programme, along with cinematographer Charles Deacon and served as gaffer on the new White Collar Kiss music video, Six feet under, directed by Kim Hinrichs. He’s planning on shooting his second feature before the end of 2011. “I see myself staying in South Africa’s film industry, telling South African stories in our own way. Making a name for myself in my own country is definitely one of my goals.” Cooler as Ekke. | |||
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