UVELILE BANGANI
Johannesburg
Summary
Experienced television director with 19 years directing a variety of shows. Skilled in managing creative and technical aspects of production, demonstrating strong organizational, multitasking, teamwork, creativity, and communication. Transitioned from sound engineer, floor manager, and assistant director roles to seasoned director. Notable productions include Spirit Sundae, Agape, Gospel Gold, Big Up, Dijo Le Bophelo, Gospel Classics, The Chatroom, and Joyous Celebration, Muvhango, Skeem Saam, My Brother's Keeper & many more
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
My Brother's Keeper
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated and directed technical and creative aspects of daily television programs, including newscasts and other productions as well as completed them within specified budgets, and deadlines
- Coordinated scripting, graphics, audio and timing of newscasts or other programs assigned
- Collaborated with production team to plan studio or set designs, construction of set, and lightning as needed
- Organized, operated, and maintained studio cameras and properties
- Recommend advanced equipment for shooting and enhanced shots
- Arranged meetings with producers to discuss and prepare program budgets and shooting schedules
- Conducted auditions and rehearsals as well as directed the work of cast and other crew members
- Prepared and allocated daily call sheets as well as made sure that cast members, including extras were on sets at the correct time
- Arranged meetings for producers and directors as well as proactively participated in them to plan television program schedules, budgets, and resources
- Worked with television directors in deciding or choosing the order of shooting by splitting scripts into shot-by-shot storyboards
- Assisted with recruiting cast and crew as well as encouraging them for their performances and work
- Coordinated and communicated with show producers and other crew members as well as assisted with pre-show preparations and post-show promotions
- Assisted with setting up and operating cameras and teleprompter as well as verified position and functioning of all light fixtures, props, and monitors
Location Director
Muvhango
12.2021 - Current
- Meeting with producers and writers for discussing scripts and selection of artists
- Planning on the placement of cameras to take shots from different angles, and graphics to make scenes effective
- Deciding appropriate shoot locations matching with the script as well as working closely with set designers and art directors to build sets for different projects
- Collaborating with the camera and lightning crew and suggesting right techniques to be used
- Working closely with post-production teams to oversee the editing process as soundtracks and videos are added or edited
- Ensuring the adherence to established health and safety standards as well as taking appropriate actions for eliminating or minimizing hazards at all times on sets or other shooting locations
- Tracking daily progress as well as liaising with production team members and providing regular reports related to shoot
Director
Skeem Saam
01.2015 - 05.2023
- Meeting with producers and writers for discussing scripts and selection of artists
- Planning on the placement of cameras to take shots from different angles, and graphics to make scenes effective
- Deciding appropriate shoot locations matching with the script as well as working closely with set designers and art directors to build sets for different projects
- Collaborating with the camera and lightning crew and suggesting right techniques to be used
- Working closely with post-production teams to oversee the editing process as soundtracks and videos are added or edited
- Ensuring the adherence to established health and safety standards as well as taking appropriate actions for eliminating or minimizing hazards at all times on sets or other shooting locations
- Tracking daily progress as well as liaising with production team members and providing regular reports related to shoot
- Studying and researching scripts to determine project requirements as well as how to direct them
Director
Muvhango
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Coordinated and directed technical and creative aspects of daily television programs, including newscasts and other productions as well as completed them within specified budgets, and deadlines
- Coordinated scripting, graphics, audio and timing of newscasts or other programs assigned
- Collaborated with production team to plan studio or set designs, construction of set, and lightning as needed
- Organized, operated, and maintained studio cameras and properties
- Recommend advanced equipment for shooting and enhanced shots
- Arranged meetings with producers to discuss and prepare program budgets and shooting schedules
- Conducted auditions and rehearsals as well as directed the work of cast and other crew members
- Prepared and allocated daily call sheets as well as made sure that cast members, including extras were on sets at the correct time
- Arranged meetings for producers and directors as well as proactively participated in them to plan television program schedules, budgets, and resources
- Worked with television directors in deciding or choosing the order of shooting by splitting scripts into shot-by-shot storyboards
- Assisted with recruiting cast and crew as well as encouraging them for their performances and work
- Coordinated and communicated with show producers and other crew members as well as assisted with pre-show preparations and post-show promotions
- Assisted with setting up and operating cameras and teleprompter as well as verified position and functioning of all light fixtures, props, and monitors
- Head Director 2013 – 2015
Education
NQ4 - Electrical Engineering
Johannesburg Technical College
Johannesburg01.1999
Certificate - Radio & Television
Johannesburg Technical College
Johannesburg01.1999
Skills
- Television directing expertise
- Creative idea development
- In-depth understanding of health and safety regulations in production
- Effective leadership and team motivation
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong communication and networking abilities
- Effective decision-making
- Flexible work schedule
Special Projects
- Project: Sanofi Commercial
Title: Director
Year: 2019
- Project: Mme Warona on Mzansi
Title: Director
Year: 2015
- Project: Streets of Mangaung
Title: 1st AD
Year: 2011
- Project: SATMA AWARDS
Title: Stage Manager
Year: 2009 – 2017 Education:
- Project: Muvhango 25th Celebration
Title: OB Technical Director
Year: 2022
- Project: RSVP- Dare to change S2 on SABC 1
Title: Director
Year: 2020
- Project: SATMA AWARDS
Title: Show Director
Year: 2017 - 2021
Timeline
Director
My Brother's Keeper
08.2023 - Current
Location Director
Muvhango
12.2021 - Current
Director
Skeem Saam
01.2015 - 05.2023
Director
Muvhango
01.2011 - 01.2015
NQ4 - Electrical Engineering
Johannesburg Technical College
Certificate - Radio & Television
Johannesburg Technical College
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