KENNY KESHY
Director/Producer
Johannesburg
Summary
Armed with over 15+ years in the TV space, i have excelled at everything i touch. I have been fortunate to work with and learn from some of the best minds in the eco-system, and fusing these garnered skills with my personality traits; i believe i can thrive in any situation i find myself in.
Above all else, either as part of a team, or leading a team, i pride myself in the fact that i will always strive to put my best foot forward and also encourage, motivate and challenge my team members to do likewise.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SENIOR CONTENT DIRECTOR BIG BROTHER MZANSI S4
RED PEPPER PICTURES
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Functions as a Senior Content Director: Assisting with the training of the new content directors on MCR etiquette and the CD desk usage. Training the new CDs in the art of storytelling, mining/hunting for new stories and bucking the trend to create newer trends.
- Assisting with the training of the new content directors on their edit deliverables in the edit suite, as well as other edit related functions they need to carry out in lieu of meeting parts of their shift deliverables
- MCR duties
- Taking charge of the MCR and guiding the narrative of the story telling of the 24/7 show when on shift
- Assisting the Task and House teams carry out their duties around the House whenever on Shift
- Helping the new CDs integrate properly with the other departments.
HOD CONTENT BIG BROTHER NAIJA ALL-STARS S8
RED PEPPER PICTURES
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Functions as HOD Content: Part of a 3-man team of HODs responsible for all content related issues with regards to the deliverables of the show.
- Responsible for all MCR related issues when on shift
- Training of the Content Directors on how to use some of the editing software needed to carry out their daily deliverables when on shift
- Time management
- Ensuring that all appointment tasks and activations happen on time and without a glitch.
ASST. DIRECTOR “DEVIL’S DIARY’ FEATURE FILM. SOUTH AFRICA (yet to be released)
JUNGLE HUSTLE FILMS
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Functions on this project: Keep the production on schedule
- Keep track of all equipment
- Keep track of the script and ensuring all scenes are shot as per details
- Working with all talent to be sure they are at their best always
- Working with the child actors on set, ensuring that they understand and deliver their lines perfectly
- We had a pre-teen boy and a teenage girl on set.
SNR. CONTENT DIRECTOR BIG BROTHER TITANS. SOUTH AFRICA
RED PEPPER PICTURES SOUTH AFRICA
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Functions as a Senior Content Director: Assisting with the training of the new content directors on MCR etiquette and the CD desk usage
- Assisting with the training of the new content directors on how to use the edit software in the edit rooms, as well as other edit related functions they need to carry out in lieu to meeting parts of their shift deliverables
- MCR duties
- Taking charge of the MCR and guiding the narrative of the story telling of the 24/7 show when on shift
- Assisting the Task and House teams carry out their duties around the House whenever on Shift.
CONTENT DIRECTOR BIG BROTHER NIGERIA S6 (Linear)
RED PEPPER PICTURES NIGERIA
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Functions as a Senior Content Director on Linear: Assisting with the training of the new content directors on MCR etiquette and the CD desk usage
- Assisting with the training of the new content directors on how to use the edit software in the edit rooms, as well as other edit related functions they need to carry out in lieu to meeting parts of their shift deliverables
- MCR duties
- Taking charge of the MCR and guiding the narrative of the story telling of the 24/7 show when on shift
- Assisting the Task and House teams carry out their duties around the House whenever on Shift.
CONTENT DIRECTOR BIG BROTHER NIGERIA (Linear and ShowMax)
RED PEPPER PICTURES
06.2021 - 10.2021
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY
Lagos State; Nigeria. 04.1999 - 04.2003
G.C.E CERTIFICATE - undefined
HOPE BAY COLLEGE
01.1991 - 04.1996
Skills
Keen eye for story telling
Dogged approach to work
Creative thinker
Team Player
Fast Learner
Excels under pressure
Problem Solver
Digital Media savvy
Ability to monitor and predict user online consumption trends
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/28/79
References
- Ms Andisa Kunene. HOD Content. BB MZANSI. RED PEPPER PICTURES. +27 78 873 1559
- Mr Gbenga Kayode. Series Director. BB NAIJA. RED PEPPER PICTURES (NIGERIA). +254 720 111400
- Ms Dineo Phantshang. Series Producer. RED PEPPER PICTURES. +27 73 842 8998
Timeline
SENIOR CONTENT DIRECTOR BIG BROTHER MZANSI S4
RED PEPPER PICTURES
01.2024 - 04.2024
HOD CONTENT BIG BROTHER NAIJA ALL-STARS S8
RED PEPPER PICTURES
07.2023 - 10.2023
ASST. DIRECTOR “DEVIL’S DIARY’ FEATURE FILM. SOUTH AFRICA (yet to be released)
JUNGLE HUSTLE FILMS
05.2023 - 06.2023
SNR. CONTENT DIRECTOR BIG BROTHER TITANS. SOUTH AFRICA
RED PEPPER PICTURES SOUTH AFRICA
01.2023 - 04.2023
CONTENT DIRECTOR BIG BROTHER NIGERIA S6 (Linear)
RED PEPPER PICTURES NIGERIA
06.2022 - 10.2022
CONTENT DIRECTOR BIG BROTHER NIGERIA (Linear and ShowMax)
RED PEPPER PICTURES
06.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY
04.1999 - 04.2003
G.C.E CERTIFICATE - undefined
HOPE BAY COLLEGE
01.1991 - 04.1996