ALEX A. GANSALLO
Johannesburg
Summary
My journey in cinematography began over 12 years when I first picked up a camera and discovered my passion for visual storytelling. Since then, I've dedicated myself to mastering the art and craft of cinematography, continually honing my skills and expanding my creative repertoire both locally and internationally. Thoughtful and creative Film Director directing over 15 films. Collaborative visionary directing every creative aspect from development to post-production. Intuitive storyteller guiding actors' performances and onscreen visuals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Film Director / Creative Director / Director of Photography / Film Editor
OneTouch Films
- Managed casting and selected shot locations.
- Developed strong communication skills to convey artistic vision clearly to cast and crew members.
- Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
- Collaborated effectively with writers, refining scripts to ensure compelling storylines and authentic dialogue.
- Motivated actors to produce best dramatic performance with strong coaching and mentoring.
- Selected talented cast members through extensive audition processes, assembling diverse ensembles that contributed to each film''s success.
- Assigned tasks to assistant editors and interns to improve video production.
- Mentored aspiring filmmakers, fostering their creative growth and providing guidance on industry best practices.
D.O.P
My Name is Courage (2013) Feature Film (IMFF 2013 official Selection)
D.O.P
Single and Committed (2015) TV Drame Mnet Mzansi
Creative Director/ Director
Coming Home (2014) TV Drame Mnet Mzansi
D.O.P
Twisted (2012) TV Drame Mnet Mzansi
Director
Jali and Jango (2011) TV Drama
Director
Skammer (2013) Feature Film Mnet
Creative Director/ Director
In My Misery (2017) Feature Film
Creative Director/ Director
The Abductor (2015) TV Drama Mnet Mzansi
Director
Fix it (2013) TV Drama Mnet Mzansi
D.O.P
Set me Free (2014) TV Drama Africa XP
Director/ Creative Director/ Director
10 munites (2013) TV Drama Mnet Mzansi
Creative Director/ Director
The Trafficker (2016) TV Drama Mnet Mzansi
D.O.P
Second Chance (2016) TV Drama Africa XP
Director
Make it Stop (2015) TV Drama Mnet Mzansi
D.O.P
The List (2016) Feature Film (Europe)
D.O.P
Ufelani (2021 - 2022) Drama Series
D.O.P
Single and Mingle (2021) Reality Mojalove
D.O.P
Mzansi Greed (2021) Documentary
D.O.P
Culture Swap (2021) Reality
D.O.P
Phoyisa (2022) Drama Series
2nd Camera OP
Skeem Saam (2022) Drama Series
D.O.P
Naked Sin (2014) TV Drama Mnet
D.O.P
Olukun (2018) Feature Film (Cinema)
D.O.P / Editor
Not4Sale (2019) Feature Film (Cinema)
D.O.P/ Clourist
Cost & Effects (2019) Feature Film Mnet
D.O.P
Ikhaya 2021 Drama series Mojalove
Camera Operator
Housemaids 2021 Drama series Mojalove
Camera operator
Lingashoni 2022 Drama series 1magic
D.o.P
Lubunyu 2023 Feature Film
Camera operator
Giyani 2023 Drama series
Camera operator
1960 2023 Feature Film
D.o.P
Phoyisa 2023 Drama series
D.o.p
Teenage Pregnancy 2024 Reality
Camera OP
Real housewives of Johannesburg Reality
Camera OP
Skeem Saam 2023 / 2023 Drama Sitcom
Creative Director/ Director
ICITP - The Transformation TV Commercial
Creative Director/ Director
The Insight TV Commercial
Creative Director/ Director
South African Critical Skills Work Visa TV Commercial
D.O.P / Editor
Botho University TV Commercial
Creative Director/ Director
LF Media TV Commercial
Creative Director/ Director
Multimedia Printing TV AD
Directed/ D.O.P/ Editor
Adama Davic Records
Creative Director/ Director
He'll be there Yvoone May
Director of Photography
Mojalove TV
02.2021 - Current
- Crafted visually compelling stories by utilizing advanced camera techniques and equipment for various productions.
- Ensured consistent visual storytelling across multiple platforms by developing comprehensive style guides for video content creation.
- Collaborated with production team, consulted on set design, layout and lighting for optimal effect.
- Implemented innovative filming approaches that pushed the boundaries of traditional cinematography techniques for unique visual experiences.
- Utilized post-production software for color grading and editing purposes, creating polished final products that met client expectations.
- Managed complex shooting schedules, ensuring timely completion of projects while maintaining high artistic standards.
- Collaborated with directors to develop storyboards and shot lists, ensuring seamless capture of key moments in the narrative.
- Maximized creative potential through skillful use of composition, framing, and camera movement, resulting in dynamic visuals.
- Elevated production value by consistently prioritizing visual storytelling elements such as lighting, composition, and movement for each project''s unique needs.
- Mentored junior team members on cinematography best practices, helping them advance their skills within the industry.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, working closely with them to establish project goals and deliver high-quality results.
Education
No Degree - Film And Video Production
OneTouch Films
Johannesburg, South Africa04.2010
Skills
- From camera selection and lighting design to shot composition and color grading, I possess a comprehensive understanding of the technical aspects of cinematography Leveraging the latest tools and technology, I strive to achieve cinematic excellence while staying true to the artistic vision of each project
- Visionary Storytelling
- Artistic sensibility
- Casting decisions
- Collaboration and Delegation
- Editing Techniques
- Innovative thinking
- Film directing
- Film Cutting and Editing
- Video production oversight
- Project Coordination
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communicationn
Websites
Additional Information
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working on a diverse range of creative projects, from TV Commercials to independent films and reality productions. Each project has presented unique challenges and opportunities, allowing me to refine my craft and push the boundaries of visual storytelling.
Occupation
Film Director / Creative Director / Director of Photography / Film Editor
Collaboration
I thrive in collaborative environments where creativity flows freely, fostering open communication and mutual respect among fellow creatives and filmmakers. By working closely with directors, producers, and fellow crew members, I ensure that the cinematography seamlessly integrates with the overall vision of the project.
Cameraexperience
Red Epic, Red Scarlet, Red Raven, all Canon Cinema and DSLR Cameras, all Black Magic Cameras, All Sony Cameras.
Editingexperience
Windows and Apple Mac, Final Cut Pro X, DaVinci Resolve.
Productioncompanies
- BET Africa
- OneTouch Films
- Ifeelya Media
- Ubembe Media
- Brilz Films
- Madiba Media
- OneJohn5Four Media
- MojaLove TV
- Stained GlassTV
- FStop Films
- SABC
Tvcommercials
- ICITP - The Transformation, Creative Director/ Director
- The Insight, Creative Director/ Director
- South African Critical Skills Work Visa, Creative Director/ Director
- Botho University, D.O.P / Editor
- LF Media, Creative Director/ Director
- Multimedia Printing, Creative Director/ Director
Musicvideos
- Adama Davic Records, Directed/ D.O.P/ Editor
- He'll be there Yvoone May, Creative Director/ Director
- Everything Nice Run Town, D.O.P
- Prayer Song Olugbemi Mattew, Creative Director/ Director
- Hello The Gratitude, Directed/ Creative Director/ Director/ Editor
- Ife (love) Legacy Empire Music, Creative Director/ Director
- Turnt Legacy Empire Music, Creative Director/ Director
- Kha Sendele Mac J, Creative Director/ Director
Documentaries
- Heart of an Elephant, D.O.P / Editor
- African Heros, Director/ D.O.P / Editor
Talkshow
Octave, Director
Tvshows
BET Africa Alist, D.O.P / Editor
Bio
Johannesburg, South Africa
References
- Brilz Films, Thendo, 0619613326
- OneJohn5four, Osas, 0110254037
- Fstop, Mike Mutombo, 0729541765
Projects
My Name is Courage, 2013, Feature Film, D.O.P Single and Committed, 2015, TV Drama, Mnet Mzansi, D.O.P Coming Home, 2014, TV Drama, Mnet Mzansi, Creative Director/ Director Twisted, 2012, TV Drama, Mnet Mzansi, Director Jali and Jango, 2011, TV Drama, D.O.P Skammer, 2013, Feature Film, Mnet, Director In My Misery, 2017, Feature Film, Creative Director/ Director The Abductor, 2015, TV Drama, Mnet Mzansi, Creative Director/ Director Fix it, 2013, TV Drama, Mnet Mzansi, Director Set me Free, 2014, TV Drama, Africa XP, D.O.P 10 munites, 2013, TV Drama, Mnet Mzansi, Director/ Creative Director/ Director The Trafficker, 2016, TV Drama, Mnet Mzansi, Creative Director/ Director Second Chance, 2016, TV Drama, Africa XP, D.O.P Make it Stop, 2015, TV Drama, Mnet Mzansi, Director The List, 2016, Feature Film, Europe, D.O.P Ufelani, 2021 - 2022, Drama Series, D.O.P Single and Mingle, 2021, Reality, Mojalove, D.O.P Mzansi Greed, 2021, Documentary, D.O.P Culture Swap, 2021, Reality, D.O.P Phoyisa, 2022, Drama Series, D.O.P Skeem Saam, 2022, Drama Series, 2nd Camera OP Naked Sin, 2014, TV Drama, Mnet, D.O.P Olukun, 2018, Feature Film, Cinema, D.O.P Not4Sale, 2019, Feature Film, Cinema, D.O.P / Editor Cost & Effects, 2019, Feature Film, Mnet, D.O.P/ Clourist Ikhaya, 2021, Drama series, Mojalove, D.O.P Housemaids, 2021, Drama series, Mojalove, Camera Operator Lingashoni, 2022, Drama series, 1magic, Camera operator Lubunyu, 2023, Feature Film, D.o.P Giyani, 2023, Drama series, Camera operator 1960, 2023, Feature Film, Camera operator Phoyisa, 2023, Drama series, D.o.P Teenage Pregnancy, 2024, Reality, D.o.p Real housewives of Johannesburg, Reality, Camera OP Skeem Saam, 2023 / 2023, Drama Sitcom, Camera OP
Timeline
Director of Photography
Mojalove TV
02.2021 - Current
Film Director / Creative Director / Director of Photography / Film Editor
OneTouch Films
D.O.P
My Name is Courage (2013) Feature Film (IMFF 2013 official Selection)
D.O.P
Single and Committed (2015) TV Drame Mnet Mzansi
Creative Director/ Director
Coming Home (2014) TV Drame Mnet Mzansi
D.O.P
Twisted (2012) TV Drame Mnet Mzansi
Director
Jali and Jango (2011) TV Drama
Director
Skammer (2013) Feature Film Mnet
Creative Director/ Director
In My Misery (2017) Feature Film
Creative Director/ Director
The Abductor (2015) TV Drama Mnet Mzansi
Director
Fix it (2013) TV Drama Mnet Mzansi
D.O.P
Set me Free (2014) TV Drama Africa XP
Director/ Creative Director/ Director
10 munites (2013) TV Drama Mnet Mzansi
Creative Director/ Director
The Trafficker (2016) TV Drama Mnet Mzansi
D.O.P
Second Chance (2016) TV Drama Africa XP
Director
Make it Stop (2015) TV Drama Mnet Mzansi
D.O.P
The List (2016) Feature Film (Europe)
D.O.P
Ufelani (2021 - 2022) Drama Series
D.O.P
Single and Mingle (2021) Reality Mojalove
D.O.P
Mzansi Greed (2021) Documentary
D.O.P
Culture Swap (2021) Reality
D.O.P
Phoyisa (2022) Drama Series
2nd Camera OP
Skeem Saam (2022) Drama Series
D.O.P
Naked Sin (2014) TV Drama Mnet
D.O.P
Olukun (2018) Feature Film (Cinema)
D.O.P / Editor
Not4Sale (2019) Feature Film (Cinema)
D.O.P/ Clourist
Cost & Effects (2019) Feature Film Mnet
D.O.P
Ikhaya 2021 Drama series Mojalove
Camera Operator
Housemaids 2021 Drama series Mojalove
Camera operator
Lingashoni 2022 Drama series 1magic
D.o.P
Lubunyu 2023 Feature Film
Camera operator
Giyani 2023 Drama series
Camera operator
1960 2023 Feature Film
D.o.P
Phoyisa 2023 Drama series
D.o.p
Teenage Pregnancy 2024 Reality
Camera OP
Real housewives of Johannesburg Reality
Camera OP
Skeem Saam 2023 / 2023 Drama Sitcom
Creative Director/ Director
ICITP - The Transformation TV Commercial
Creative Director/ Director
The Insight TV Commercial
Creative Director/ Director
South African Critical Skills Work Visa TV Commercial
D.O.P / Editor
Botho University TV Commercial
Creative Director/ Director
LF Media TV Commercial
Creative Director/ Director
Multimedia Printing TV AD
Directed/ D.O.P/ Editor
Adama Davic Records
Creative Director/ Director
He'll be there Yvoone May
No Degree - Film And Video Production
OneTouch Films
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