Cari Theron

Delivering high-quality video production, photography, content editing, and copywriting for digital campaigns, social media, and brand storytelling. This role involves creating engaging visual and written content to enhance brand presence and audience engagement across various digital platforms.

As Creative Director and Casting Agent at First Draft Audio, I am responsible for discovering, auditioning, and casting new voice talent. I also lead script development, writing film scripts and radio dramas in the drama and romance genres.

I managed a team to ensure smooth operations, collaborated on installations, edited trailers, handled copyright forms, and communicated with global filmmakers. This experience bolstered my leadership, organizational, and creative skills, highlighting the importance of audience engagement and effective marketing.

Earned Employee of the Month within months, reflecting my strong work ethic, clear communication, and ability to collaborate across diverse cultures, ethnicities, and accents—skills that have helped me support projects for the film industry.

Produced, Wrote, Directed, Filmed, and Edited, Master’s film, “Shall WE Leave?”, which will be submitted to global 2025 film festivals, from AI- to experimental categories. This comprehensive role honed my skills in all aspects of film production.

As a lecturer's assistant, I delivered monthly reviews and advocated for student needs, enhancing our course's reputation, especially as a first edition Masters. Our small group of students fostered academic success and social involvement, creating work that challenged traditional filmmaking norms.

As a practical BA student, I gained hands-on experience in various aspects of film and television production. This role involved developing skills in editing, producing, directing, and scriptwriting, contributing to several projects.

Grade: summa cum laude, and with highest honours

Graduated top of my class, summa cum laude, and with highest honours. Produced, Wrote, Directed, Filmed, and Edited, Master’s film, “Shall WE Leave?”, which will be submitted to global 2025 film festivals, from AI- to experimental categories.