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Jamie Franks

@jamiefranks

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I write and direct documentary, television, and promotional films from concept to final delivery.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to write, direct, and support documentary, television, advertising, and film productions, guiding strong stories from development through final delivery.

I've directed a feature documentary for Kam Film Productions and written and directed a documentary series for Storyline Holdings UG, shaping narratives through interviews, research, screenplays, and treatments.

Across freelance productions and my Assistant Director work at Cardova Trading, I've supported documentary, advertising, film, and premier South African television projects through pre-production, production, and post-production. I hold BA and Honours degrees with distinction in screenwriting and directing from AFDA.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Writer & Director

Current

Freelance

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Freelance filmmaker working across documentary, advertising, and film productions in roles including Director, Producer, and Writer.

Director Writing Documentary Film Production Advertising

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

AFDA

Bachelor of Arts, Screenwriting and Directing

Grade: Distinction

Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Screenwriting and Directing with Distinction, and an Honours Degree in Directing for Film, Television and Advertising with Distinction.