Jován Louw Nieuwoudt
Cape Town
Summary
Dynamic actor and exceptional storyteller successful at portraying diverse roles in motion pictures and television. Audience-driven and dedicated to giving engaging and acclaimed performances on demanding schedules. Enthusiastic actor, writer and director with extensive experience performing and acting using range of techniques to suit different genres and characters. Adept at memorising lines quickly and collaborating with directors to deliver outstanding performances. Passionate Casting Director, skilled at scouting and hiring exceptionally talented actors for movies while keeping within director budgets. Expertise includes spotting talent, reading scripts and managing auditions. Confident communicator, bringing 4 years of experience hiring for films in any genre. Project manager with strong leadership abilities and passion for visual design. Manages large teams to deliver exquisite creative productions. Background in budget control, resource management and artistic collaboration. Sharp self-starter experienced as studio director and ready for new professional and creative challenge. Well-versed in developing news shows and bringing programming to national broadcasters and local affiliates. Adaptable writer, director and actor with extensive experience providing first-class results. Meets job demands and deadlines through diligent work-ethic and dedication to quality. Dedicated photographer with experience in achieving tangible results and cross-team collaboration. Proactive and excited to partner with like-minded individuals to achieve goals. Multi-talented Script Writer with vast knowledge of entertainment industry Expert in defining structure, plot and themes. Dedicated to staying abreast of latest trends and applying best script writing practices. Accomplished professional with broad experience in creating scripts for movies, TV and commercials. Expert in creating character sketches to develop roles. Seeking to leverage skills and collaborate with creative team to pursue exciting projects. Proven success in conceptualising, developing and writing content to engage readers and build interest. Detail-oriented, perceptive and systematic in reviewing text and updating content. Strong promotional and problem-solving abilities. Creative writing professional with background developing compelling and innovative pieces. Expert storyteller produces engaging and error-free projects. Adaptable writer, skilled at sticking to writer guidelines and maintaining consistency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Supervisor
Jan Nieuwoudt
06.2025 - Current
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency across various farm tasks.
- Conducted regular assessments of crop health, identifying issues for timely resolution.
- Collaborated with suppliers to secure necessary materials, maintaining optimal inventory levels.
- Developed team schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak operational periods.
- Maintained compliance with agricultural regulations, promoting sustainable farming practices.
- Increased farm efficiency by overseeing maintenance and repair of equipment, ensuring minimal downtime.
Casting Studio Director
Monique Murray
01.2024 - Current
- Led daily operations to achieve key business objectives.
- Coordinated and allocated resources to support service team.
- Mentored staff to enable professional development and progression.
- Proactively contacted agents to obtain auditions with likeable and preferred actors for roles.
- Carefully studied scripts to determine the voice and appearance of actors required for parts.
- Kept audition tapes safely stored on Youme&Co, in-line with Zest Castings confidentiality agreements.
- Kept production archives of raw and edited footage, administrative documentation and creative outlines.
- Stayed calm and professional during moments of extreme stress to accomplish production goals.
- Conducted auditions to select best fitting and most skilled actors for roles.
- Determined artistic vision and instructed actors to achieve desired effect.
- Consulted with multidisciplinary teams, pooling combined talent and resources to execute visual masterpiece.
- Studied scripts and made revisions and changes for improvement to produce highly successful programmes.
- Coordinated positioning of scenery, props and lighting equipment to achieve desired result.
Film Extra
39 Steps
06.2023 - Current
- Used creativity, innovation and humour to create crowd-pleasing shows and heighten audience enjoyment.
- Accurately followed scripts, directions and queues according to director requirements.
- Incorporated director feedback to enhance performance and improve acting abilities.
- Studied scripts closely to gain thorough and in-depth understanding of character emotions, speech intonation and body movement.
Film Director
AFDA
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed casting and selected shot locations.
- Adapted well to unforeseen challenges during production, implementing creative solutions that allowed projects to continue without compromising artistic vision.
- Set budgets, travel itineraries, and timelines and maintained call sheets.
- Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
- Developed strong communication skills to convey artistic vision clearly to cast and crew members.
- Scheduled filming days and weekends, from pre-production meetings to final edits.
- Championed diversity both in front of and behind the camera by promoting inclusive casting decisions and hiring practices.
- Chose locations and settings for individual scenes, angles of cameras and gestures used by actors
- Oversaw post-production process, collaborating with editors to shape the final cut of each film.
- Collaborated with composers to decide on musical scores and select music for final film.
Photographer
Victory Gap Year
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Set-up professional cameras, equipment and accessories in outdoor locations.
- Conducted all photo shoots with calm and professional demeanour.
- Captured high-quality photos for Behind-The-Scenes (BTS) shoots.
- Planned photoshoots based on specific client briefs.
- Collaborated successfully with variety of personalities and work styles.
- Carefully maintained valuable studio and photography equipment.
- Improvised photographic methods and techniques.
- Worked with graphic design, web and marketing team to create relevant photographic assets.
- Stayed mindful of cultural and religious views and beliefs to fulfill customers' specific photographic needs.
- Curated strong gallery of aspirational images and video content to be used to reflect brand in marketing and press.
- Archived images accurately for easy access by other departments.
- Met daily and weekly deadlines to prepare for new brand material.
- Utilised advanced technical skills to produce high-quality images with accurate contrast, colour or tone alteration.
- Cropped and processed all images, maintaining file specification guidelines.
- Marked up images with clear and informative notes for retouch team.
Field Worker
Jan Nieuwoudt
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Loaded products into trucks, ensuring swift and secure deliveries to storage facilities.
- Installed fixtures and set up and operated irrigation equipment for supplying water to crops during dry weather.
- Performed inspections and maintenance on vehicles, machinery and equipment, extending useful life.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Motion Picture
AFDA
2024
Media
Victory Gap Year
2020
Charlie Hofmeyr High School
2019
Skills
- Service-orientated
- Inventory tracking
- Workflow planning
- Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Lightroom
- Public speaking
- Team leadership and motivation
- Communication skills
- Singing
- Enthusiastic
- Self-possessed
- Adaptability
- Team player
- Script analysis
- Outstanding communication
- Improvisation
- Incorporates feedback quickly
- Creative
- Writing and Directing specialism
- Collaborative
- Diligent fact-checking
- Creative direction
- In-depth research
- Proofreading
- Writing
- Production
- Editing
- Idea generation
- Project Management
- Formatting abilities
- Grammar skills
- Talent scouting
- Negotiation
- Script reading
- Researching
- Audition management
- Video recording
- Screenwriting expertise
- Cast and crew supervision
- Creativity
- Script review and revision
- Post-production
- Video production oversight
- Voice acting
- Acting techniques
- Voiceover production
- Improv acting
- Versatility
- Clarity
Languages
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Certification
- Scriptwriting certified
- Directing certified
Hobbies and interests
- Writing
- Photography
- Reading
- Editing
- Watching films
- Playing video games
- Conceptualising new ideas
References
- Jan Nieuwoudt, cederwater.wam@gmail.com
- Monique Murray; monique@zestcasting.com
- Kevin Yates, kevin@afda.co.za
- Ndumiso Khovana, ndumiso@afda.co.za
Education
other,other,other
Accomplishments
- Dean's List; AFDA
Timeline
Farm Supervisor
Jan Nieuwoudt
06.2025 - Current
Casting Studio Director
Monique Murray
01.2024 - Current
Film Extra
39 Steps
06.2023 - Current
Film Director
AFDA
01.2021 - 12.2023
Photographer
Victory Gap Year
02.2020 - 11.2020
Field Worker
Jan Nieuwoudt
06.2017 - 07.2017
Media
Victory Gap Year
Charlie Hofmeyr High School
Bachelor of Arts - Motion Picture
AFDA
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