Script Writer
Freelance
- Wrote treatments outlining the main elements of a proposed script.
- Researched and developed characters for scripts.
- Written commissioned original screenplays.
LESEDI KEKANA
Summary
Passionate about all things film and television! I hold work experience in various types of productions, including short films, music videos, corporate videos, and commercials. I have become adept at a variety of skills required on set. These skills have been gained through practical tertiary education, and my own on-set experience and knowledge. All of the above production work did not stop me from writing. During my tertiary education, I was awarded 'Best Scriptwriter' in 2019. Please see the link below for a small sample of my writing: https://www.clippings.me/lesedikekana.
Work History
Love Island UK Chaperone
Rapid Blue Production and ITV Studios
- Liaise with both the United Kingdom and South African production teams regarding the whereabouts and activities of an islander or contestant.
- I was also charged with limiting the contestant's correspondences but keeping them up to date with instructions and tasks from ITV Studio and Love Island sponsors and /Love Island UK producers.
Assistant Editor
011 Productions
- Facilitated the compilation of unedited raw footage.
- Organised the filing of footage, as well as taking it upon myself to create a colour-coded system and implement an editing technique to streamline productivity while making it more user-friendly.
Camera Operator
Tall Creatives
- Collaborate, communicate and cooperate with the director and DOP for us to create camera composition and lighting that will lead to the best possible outcome.
- Once the creative decisions had been agreed upon, I would operator the camera to put the earlier creative choice into motion and capture the footage.
Second Camera Operator
011 Productions
- Collaborate, communicate and cooperate with the director and DOP for us to create camera composition and lighting that will lead to the best possible outcome.
- This came with the added duty of filming footage to be used as B-roll.
Grip and Lighting
R.I.B Media
- Follow the key grip's instructions (as well as offer suggestions) for rigging options for camera usage.
- Assembling, disassembling and moving lights according to the floor plans between scenes.
- Manage the extension cords on set for safety reasons, such as personal injury and/or any electrical damage from too much power flowing through any particular source.
Production Runner
Tall Creatives
- Due to having a strong working knowledge of set etiquette and equipment, I performed many tasks.
- Occasionally, I was asked to carry out multiple duties simultaneously, too, which I excelled at.
- Assisted with load-in and load-out of gear at various shoot locations.
- Ensured that any special requests from talent or staff were taken care of promptly.
Production Intern
Tswelopele Productions
- Given the duty of assisting all senior crew members with tasks, both film and non-film related.
- Assembling and disassembling equipment ranging from sound gear, camera setups, and lighting equipment.
- Keep track of the continuity.
- Most importantly, during this time, I learned the ways of small and large production sets.
Education
NQF LEVEL 5 - FILM, TELEVISION AND VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
OAKFIELDS COLLEGE
EAST RAND CAMPUS01.2020
MATRIC CERTIFICATE/GED -
FOURWAYS HIGH SCHOOL
01.2015
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Script development
- Camera operation
- Editing techniques
- Creative direction
- Strong communication skills
Timeline
Script Writer
Freelance
Love Island UK Chaperone
Rapid Blue Production and ITV Studios
Assistant Editor
011 Productions
Camera Operator
Tall Creatives
Second Camera Operator
011 Productions
Grip and Lighting
R.I.B Media
Production Runner
Tall Creatives
Production Intern
Tswelopele Productions
NQF LEVEL 5 - FILM, TELEVISION AND VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
OAKFIELDS COLLEGE
MATRIC CERTIFICATE/GED -
FOURWAYS HIGH SCHOOL