About Me
Storyteller. Artist. Animator.
Hi there! I’m a multi-award winning director and animator based in Pretoria, South Africa. I specialise in 2D frame-by-frame animation with a keen interest in using Environmental Storytelling to create authentic and immersive narratives, especially South African narratives! I believe in lifelong learning and using my gift of storytelling responsibly by leveraging it as a tool for change and positive impact.
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I also have a strong love for the educational space, both as a student and an educator. In 2023 I graduated Cum Laude and was a top student with a Bachelor of Design Specialising in Audio Visual, and continued in 2024, where I graduated with Distinction for my Bachelor of Arts Honours in Design. I aspire to continue my studies with a Masters degree after gaining more industry experience and exploration in the field. My goal is to continue growing within my own projects as an independent director aiming to get my original film concept 'The Trail of Giants' into production.
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As an educator, I have been blessed to work as a caregiver for children, a workshop facilitator where I teach the subject Stop Motion at high school level at St. Mary's DSG, and guest lecturing at Inscape at a Bachelor's level.
My Experience
Inscape Education Group Feb (2024 - Current)
Stop Motion Lecturer/Workshop Facilitator | Part-time
As an Instructional Designer, my responsibilities range from developing and designing courseware to delivering theory and practical-based classes to St. Mary’s DSG students as part of the culture hour program.
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Fak’ugesi, GALA, Afrika Queer+ and Taboom Media (Mar-May 2024)
Contract | Director, Writer and 2D Animator
I worked independently on a short animated film that celebrates the work of queer
activists in Africa by interpreting and retelling their stories in my own voice.
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From Ashes (2020 - Current)
Freelancer | Owner of From Ashes
Ashes is my brand and business, and I act as a sole proprietor.
• 2D animation, Motion Graphics and Video Services
• Independent Animation projects
• YouTube Content Creation
• Art, Animation and Technology Conventions
• Guest Lecturing/Speaker
Studio Zoo (Jul 2023)
Intern | Graphics Department
• Multi-Award Winning Studio where I learnt the ins and outs of the production pipeline
• 2D animation Women’s Day campaign for Social Media
• Concept Storyboard for DSTV logo animation (Women’s Day)
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MotionWorx (July 2022 & July-Aug 2023)
Intern | Videographer, Editor, and Motion Graphics
• Video Editing for clients, Revisions and Showreel Editing
• Motion Graphics
• Storyboarding and Ideation
• On-set Camera Operator and Assistant for BIC and Akademia
My Skills
Software
After Effects
Premiere Pro
Photoshop
Illustrator
Aero (AR)
Audition
Character Animator
InDesign
Animate
Blender
Maya
and more...
General and Soft Skills
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• Visual Storytelling
• Environmental Storytelling
• Worldbuilding
• Directing
• Academic and Creative Writing
• Instructional Design and Teaching
• Visual Development (specialising in environments)
• Storyboarding /Animatics
• Screenwriting / Concept Development (early-development)
• Photography and Photo Editing
• Digital Art and Illustration
• Public Speaking
• Camera (Cinematic and DSLR) operation
and more...
