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Abram Dzikiti
Film Producer
Johannesburg
Summary
Versatile Actor with background in theater. Multi-talented self starter and team player. Flexible with meeting new challenges and tackling changing priorities in creative environments. Accomplished Actor with stage and screen experience. Possesses strong improvisation and vocal skills, aptitude for memorizing lines, and passion for inhabiting characters. Adept at engaging audiences and conveying range of emotions. Passionate acting professional with extensive experience in variety of roles and strong background in improvisation. Dedicated to bringing best performance to projects and willing to go extra mile to deliver high-quality performances. Loves challenge of creating believable characters. Talented professional with experience in theater, film and television in lead and supporting roles. Comfortable in front of camera and possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Brings unique and captivating performance to projects. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
Languages
Work History
CEO
DZIKITI PRODUCTION
Soweto
11.2009 - Current
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
- Updated business processes, products and team makeups to generate more business opportunities and cater to audience needs.
- Implemented strong hiring and training techniques to promote team cohesiveness and streamline overall workflow.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
Director of Photography
Zwoart Foundation
Soweto
07.2013 - Current
- Managed and directed external and freelance photographers to deliver on-location photo projects.
- Participated in studio intake sessions to maximize success of shoots and sets.
- Collaborated with producers, identified external talent and grew network of local and global photographers for photographic initiatives.
- Collaborated with production team, consulted on set design, layout and lighting for optimal effect.
- Researched current technology trends to acquire better images.
- Executed high-quality photographic assignments and research resulting in impactful print layouts and strong digital builds.
- Managed team of 2 photo editors and provided constructive feedback on projects to improve quality .
- Wrote creative briefs and coached copywriters to develop compelling content.
- Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture on visual product projects.
- Utilized industry-standard software to design layouts and create storyboards for visual presentations.
- Collaborated with marketing and advertising teams to maintain brand consistency across campaigns.
- Conducted research and identified market trends to inform creative direction.
Background Actor
Scandal
Johannesburg
01.2018 - 12.2023
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements, and gestures.
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
- Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in dramas and comedies.
- Provided constructive feedback and insight into performance of colleagues role.
- Made necessary adjustments to acting, following guidance and requests from directors.
- Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories.
- Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
- Developed characters through improvisation and script analysis.
- Performed alongside various well-known actors and actresses.
- Delivered unique and compelling performances on both stage and screen.
Camera Operator
Sandova
Soweto
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Liaised with lighting and production team to resolve any issues related to camera, video, audio recording, and lighting.
- Operated television studio cameras during live production.
- Checked composition and lighting of shots before beginning shoots.
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
- Managed daily tasks and assignments with 5 production team members.
- Framed shots and operated jib arm and dolly for smooth camera movement.
- Operated studio lights and changed bulbs.
- Utilized various camera formats and lenses for different lighting scenarios.
- Operated cameras for a variety of live events, including sports, entertainment and news broadcasts.
- Collected information from upcoming guests' recent appearances and web sources.
- Calculated proper lighting, shutter angles, camera distances and shot factors.
- Developed and implemented innovative camera techniques, angles and setting to capture footage.
- Troubleshot camera and lighting issues to minimize impact on film schedule.
- Transported and set up camera dollies, sliders and jibs.
- Captured footage for wide range of projects, feature films, or documentaries.
- Recorded multiple camera angles simultaneously to capture dynamic shots.
- Experimented with new technologies and equipment, expanding production and artistic capabilities.
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers, and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
Director of Photography
Ubizo Production
Soweto
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed and directed external and freelance photographers to deliver on-location photo projects.
- Participated in studio intake sessions to maximize success of shoots and sets.
- Collaborated with producers, identified external talent and grew network of local and global photographers for photographic initiatives.
- Collaborated with production team, consulted on set design, layout and lighting for optimal effect.
- Liaised with lighting and production team to resolve any issues related to camera, video, audio recording, and lighting.
- Operated television studio cameras during live production.
- Checked composition and lighting of shots before beginning shoots.
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
- Framed shots and operated jib arm and dolly for smooth camera movement.
- Operated studio lights and changed bulbs.
- Communicated with talent to achieve desired results.
- Composed shots according to director specifications and instructions.
- Used Premier pro to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Liaised with directors and producers to achieve desired look and feel of scenes and subjects.
- Adjusted focus, zoom and aperture to obtain desired shot effects.
- Developed and implemented innovative camera techniques, angles and setting to capture footage.
- Storyboarded films and recorded over 12 hours of footage for 2 projects.
- Troubleshot camera and lighting issues to minimize impact on film schedule.
- Utilized compositing and computer-generated imagery to enhance videos.
- Changed camera attachments based on specific shot requirements and environmental conditions.
- Captured footage for wide range of projects, feature films, or documentaries.
- Edited raw footage in post-production to produce professional videos.
- Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements.
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers, and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
Film Editor
GOMACC
Johannesburg
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Performed post-production work, edited sound and sequences and provided final product within time and budget constraints.
- Offered feedback on quality of segments and coached other staff members on how to improve segments.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
- Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value, and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
- Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video, and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
- Supervised editing, dubbing and color correction as part of post-production.
- Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.
- Created and reformatted content across various social media and digital platforms.
- Worked with graphic templates and seamlessly inserted into videos.
- Partnered with colorists and sound artists to develop look and feel of each asset.
- Utilized demonstrable technical, editorial and creative storytelling skills in editing, producing and design.
- Combined text, video and other composited elements onscreen to create logical, coherent layouts.
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
Background Artist
Foxstar
Johannesburg
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements, and gestures.
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
- Provided constructive feedback and insight into performance of colleagues role.
- Made necessary adjustments to acting, following guidance and requests from directors.
- Traveled to set locations to complete onsite filming.
- Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories.
- Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
- Performed alongside various well-known actors and actresses.
- Delivered unique and compelling performances on both stage and screen.
- Gained valuable on-set experience by working with established directors.
- Applied techniques, using sense memory, character analysis and script analysis to bring characters to life.
- Collaborated with other performers for scene and character development.
- Worked with acting coaches to improve skills for auditions.
- Sought out auditions for different roles, arriving on time and well-prepared.
- Made quick adjustments to characters on stage.
- Used body language, facial expressions and vocal techniques to convey messages.
Camera Operator
Amukelani Theater production
Soweto
01.2008 - 11.2009
- Liaised with lighting and production team to resolve any issues related to camera, video, audio recording, and lighting.
- Operated television studio cameras during live production.
- Checked composition and lighting of shots before beginning shoots.
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
- Researched upcoming and potential guests for broadcast.
- Contacted show guests to gather information for broadcast.
- Framed shots and operated jib arm and dolly for smooth camera movement.
- Operated studio lights and changed bulbs.
- Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
- Communicated with talent to achieve desired results.
- Utilized various camera formats and lenses for different lighting scenarios.
Background Actor
Foxstar
Johannesburg
05.2023 - Current
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements, and gestures.
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
- Made necessary adjustments to acting, following guidance and requests from directors.
- Traveled to set locations to complete onsite filming.
- Performed alongside various well-known actors and actresses.
- Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
- Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories.
- Gained valuable on-set experience by working with established directors.
Education
Nursing
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
Soweto 04.2001 -
Technical Support (A+)
PC Training And Business College
JohannesburgComputer Networking (N+)
PC Training And Business College
JohannesburgHigh School Diploma -
Kelokitso Comprehensive School
Meadowlands 04.2001 -
Skills
Time management
Software
Blender
After effects
Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Interests
Learning new thing
Script writing, Reading and research
I am a script writer I have whiten 5 (five) scripts, 2 series, and 3 screen play. My script most of them are reality based scripts that are inspired by real life events. Research is a life time task as it helps to make me a better writer and content creator. With my research skills I was able to develop a documentary about Dobsonville as a whole. So so acquire such knowledge I have to read dozens of books and make a lot of research and interviews to acquire all the materials to make it work.
Timeline
Background Actor
Foxstar
05.2023 - Current
Camera Operator
Sandova
04.2021 - 09.2022
Director of Photography
Ubizo Production
03.2021 - 08.2022
Film Editor
GOMACC
02.2021 - 08.2021
Background Artist
Foxstar
01.2019 - 01.2020
Background Actor
Scandal
01.2018 - 12.2023
Director of Photography
Zwoart Foundation
07.2013 - Current
CEO
DZIKITI PRODUCTION
11.2009 - Current
Camera Operator
Amukelani Theater production
01.2008 - 11.2009
Nursing
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Kelokitso Comprehensive School
04.2001 -
Technical Support (A+)
PC Training And Business College
Computer Networking (N+)
PC Training And Business College
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