Vanessa M
@vanessam
Cinematographer and filmmaker at UJTV, whose short films and documentaries earned two University of Johannesburg awards.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
At UJTV, I capture campus and departmental events, assist with live streaming, and edit event and promotional videos in Adobe Premiere Pro. I also led a team of interns and managed the editing workflow.
Through University of Johannesburg student film projects, I directed, filmed, and edited short films and documentaries from concept to post-production. My films Trapped and Her Silent Pain received University of Johannesburg honours awards, and I'm pursuing an MFA in Cinematography at AFDA.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Videographer & Editor
UJTV
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Covered campus and departmental events, assisted in live streaming, and edited event footage and promotional videos using Adobe Premiere Pro. Led a team of interns and managed workflow to ensure timely delivery of edits.
Student Film Projects
University of Johannesburg
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Directed, filmed, and edited short films and documentaries, taking full ownership from concept to post-production. Collaborated with fellow students to plan and execute projects exploring narrative, visual style, and sound design.
Broadcasting Crew
School of Communication, UJ
Jul 2024 - Nov 2024 (4 months)
Assisted in filming University seminars and internal communications using professional-grade equipment. Partnered with UJTV to assist with filming and broadcasting shows and campaigns.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AFDA
Master of Fine Arts, Cinematography
2026 -
Currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Cinematography, expected to continue beyond the current date.
University of Johannesburg
BA Honours, Film and Television
2024 - 2025
Grade: Distinction-level recognition
Completed a BA Honours in Film and Television with distinction-level recognition and received two awards.
University of Johannesburg
BA, Communication & Media and Psychology
2022 - 2024
Earned a BA in Communication & Media and Psychology.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
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