Kaunda Mabuya- (- Portfolio- www.behance.net/timelesfeature
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RhPdDCjiy0t-dQb9G6WoyAgb5ecDlO-j/view?usp=sharing (Latest
documentary film).
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Google Drive Portfolio: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1p2XwURWO-Hsk2ET-1WvfKwbJVmHr-4H?usp=sharing
WORK EXPERIENCE
Two Scenes Films- The Man Who Taught Us All
Shooter, Offline Editor, Online Editor and Sound-Designer
15 September 2024 – 26 December
Johannesburg, South Africa
Two Scenes Film is a film and tv independent production company suited in Johannesburg, South Africa
involved with producing video content for clients, documentaries and films.
My responsibilities and duties as the shooter on the documentary film involve operating the camera,
capturing footage, setting up shots, managing basic lighting, setting up interview shots, and executing shot
requirements from the director.
Duties as the data wrangler for the documentary include transferring and back up of footage and sound from
the camera’s media cards to secure storage drives.
As the Offline Editor and Online Editor of the documentary film The Man Who Taught Us All, my current
responsibility and duty is to assemble and enhance the visuals and story of the final product and telling a
cohesive well-paced story focused on the main subject.
Orchestrate comprehensive sound design for the documentary, integrating sound effects, dialogue, and
music while maintaining precise audio-visual synchronization and achieving professional-grade sound
mastering.
Executing advanced color correction and grading techniques to enhance footage visual quality, ensuring
cinematic presentation and aesthetic cohesiveness.
Two Scenes Films- Beyond Memory Documentary
Director of Cinematography, Data Wrangler, Post-Production Editor
8 August 2024 - 20 December 2024
Johannesburg, South Africa
Two Scenes Film is a film and tv independent production company suited in Johannesburg, South Africa
involved with producing video content for clients, documentaries and films.
My responsibilities and duties as the shooter on the documentary film Beyond Memory involved operating
the camera, capturing footage, setting up shots, managing basic lighting, setting up interview shots, and
executing shot requirements from the director.
Duties as the data wrangler for the documentary include transferring and back up of footage and sound from
the camera’s media cards to secure storage drives.
Organize and label footage and sound.
As the post-production editor of the documentary film Beyond Memory, my current responsibility and duty
is to assemble the interviews and B-Roll footage into a final cut that shapes the narrative, pacing, and
emotional impact of individuals and families affected by dementia.
Edit in and integrate sound effects, dialogue, and music into the documentary. Ensure that the audio is
synchronized with the visuals and master overall sound.
Color correct and grade footage.
Provide equipment services for the production in the lighting department.
Two Scenes Films- Ugombela Kwesakhe
Associate Creative Director, Sound Designer, Post-Production Supervisor, Online Editor,(Contract)
10 July 2024 – 24 December 2024
Johannesburg and KZN
Two Scenes Film is a film and tv independent production company suited in Johannesburg, South Africa with
the aim of producing tv films aimed at the local market.
Currently my role involves working as the Associate Creative Director, Sound Designer, and Post-Production
Supervisor on the indie film Ugombela Kwesakhe.
Working closely with the Creative Director to develop and implement the creative vision for the film. This
includes contributing ideas and providing feedback on various aspects of the production.
Overseeing the work of different creative departments such as art, costume, makeup, and special effects.
Ensuring that all departments align with the overall artistic vision.
Ensuring that the visual and stylistic elements of the film remain consistent throughout the production. This
involves coordinating with directors of photography, production designers, and other key personnel.
Duties involve casting actors, creating shot lists, script analysis, visual references, guiding actors/actresses
through their performances, composing shots, record on location foley, create audio soundscape of film, colour
correct and create visual color tone of film, oversee and supervise music post-production for the film, oversee
post-production editing and audio post production.
NteboNike Entertainment
Post-Production Editor, Video Editor and Colorist
April 14 – June 10 2024
Maryland, USA
NteboNike Entertainment is a music production company based in the USA run by music artist Ntebo. The
company produces world music of South African and Opera influence.
As the crew video editor my role was to provide constant video editing series for a press kit and ongoing
promotional reels showcasing the musical journey of NteboNike Entertainment.
Assembling cut of footage,1-2 rough cuts with online editing, Fine Cut, Final cuts of EPK.
Offline and online editing of promotional reels.
FEBA Radio South Africa
Video Producer, Video Editor, Social Media Manager
Jan 2021 – September 2024
Long term freelance contract
South Africa, Ethiopia,
Malawi and Mozambique
FEBA, a member of FEBC (Far East Broadcasting Company), is an interdenominational media ministry, whose
sole purpose is to share the teachings of the Holy Bible through radio and the internet.
As Video Producer, I oversaw and carried out the full filming process of The Leadership - Clarity Series,
oversaw the filming of FEBA’s outreach to countries around the African continent. Carrying out and filming of
Conferences in Ethiopia was one of my duties.
o The Leadership Clarity Series has been successfully distributed across all FEBC organizations across the
globe as a learning video tool for FEBC/FEBA members during my working with the organization.
o Successfully translating the languages of FEBA members in Malawi and Mozambique and close
captioning recorded videos.
o Completing post-production tasks for all video projects filmed by me such as colour balancing, encoding
and subtitling videos so that our videos remain platform ready.
Blizmo Productions
February 2022 – December 2022
TV Director, Producer Post-Production Supervisor (Contract)
Edenvale, Gauteng
Blizmo Productions is a film and video production company focused on producing quality standard movies in
South Africa and across all parts of the world.
Overseeing the creative direction and execution of the entirety of the production from principal photography to
post-production.
Managing the budget, scheduling, casting, script supervision, overseeing and leading principal
photography/filming process and Post-production coordination.
Von Frame
Videographer, Camera Operator, Sound Design and Grips ( Freelance)
August 2023 – December 2023
Midrand, Gauteng
Von Frame is an independent video production focused on provided on location video production services, 3D
animation and 2D animation client needs.
Framing and composing shots during video shoots. Setting up all equipment and lighting floor plan for
interviews. Maintaining of all video and audio equipment on set.
Audio location monitoring of sound levels and audio mixing.
Camera support, Equipment Rigging, lighting assistance.
Artist Edit
Video Editor, Videographer and Motion Graphics (Contract Freelance)
June 2020 – Janurary 2021
June 2023- November 2023
Vietnam
ArtistEdit is a video production company located in Vietnam providing specialized video editing services for
entrepreneurs, online influencers & businesses with past clients such as DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, and
Wildbrain.
My duties involved working solely with footage in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects.
Duties during my time involved setting up of camera, lighting set-up and recording interviews.
Color Correction, Audio mixing, 3D animation, creating motion graphics and titles.
During my time I only worked on Product Videos, International Conference videos, and Youtube lifestyle
channels.
Pi-Media
Creative Director, Videographer and Post-Production Editing (Contract)
February 2019 – November 2020
Johannesburg,, Gauteng
Pi-Media is a dynamic small-scale independent agency specializing in the production and publication of media
services. Specializing in the delivery of top-tier Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, and Video Content.
My role within Pi-Media was to produce campaign music videos for PSA( Public Servants Association of South
Africa).
Duties involved creating and developing concepts for the campaigns, scripting and script analysis for all
campaign videos, coordinate all pre-production activities, creating shot lists, storyboarding, overseeing principal
photography, recording of all content and video editing all videos.
Channel Docimus
Video Editor, Social Media Manager and Visual Effects (Contract Freelance)
February 2018 – November 2019
US( Remote)
Docimus is a dedicated YouTube gaming channel with a primary focus on first-person shooter gaming
experiences and engaging interactions with fellow YouTube gaming channels.
Weekly tasks and core responsibilities involved creating proxy files for all raw footage, assembling footage on
timeline, cutting and arranging footage, adding music and sound effects, incorporating graphics, optimizing
finished product based on client feedback and delivering a finished product of multiple videos per week.
Record Label “Hustle Addict Records” (Short term Contract)
Video Producer, Creative Director, and Video Editor
February 2018 – November 2019
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Hustle Addict Records is an independent recording Africa, founded by actor Nathi Mondalane. The record label
was created with the intention of exposure of local artists in genres that aren’t popular within the South African
music industry.
Core responsibilities was concept development of music videos, budget management and allocation,
preproduction planning, crew management, coordination, logistics, talent casting and coordination, principal
photography oversight and delivery of final edited packaged music videos.
SAFHE/CEASA BIENNIAL Internship
Team Lead, Camera Operator Crew Member and Video Editor
February 2019
Sandton, Gauteng
The SAFHE/CEASA biennial event has been running for over two decades and is widely acclaimed as the
flagship event for healthcare infrastructure in Southern Africa. It is the single most respected event for the
industry bringing together delegates from both the public and private healthcare sectors to explore the
challenges, complexities and opportunities for improving healthcare services in Southern Africa.
Duties involved leading production crew and delegating crew duties to each member.
My responsibilities also extended to operating one of the 6 operating cameras as well as operating the audio
mixing board to record all audio presentations.
Delivering a full packaged series of edited video presentations from the event.
EDUCATION
Open Window
Degree ( B.A.), Majors (Film and Television) (Motion Graphics Design)
12 April, 2017
Centurion, Gauteng
Technical Skills and Software
Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
Lightroom, Adobe Illustrator, DaVinci Resolve, Shooting Video, Post Processing, Video Editing, Closed
Captioning, Lighting, Social Media Content Creation, Motion Graphics, Graphics Design, Color Correction,
Videography, Audio Post-Production, Location Sound-Recording Adobe Audition, Youtube, SEO, Social Media
Management, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Audacity, Adobe Audition, ,3D Animation, Videography, Sound Design,
Sound Engineer, post-processing and color grading.
Expertise from past experiences
Production Planning, Camera Operation, Lighting Setup, Studio Production, Field Production, Film Production,
Television Production, Documentary Production, Shooter, Event Coverage, Corporate Videos, Training Videos,
Educational Content, and Marketing Videos.
Languages
Proficiency in English, German, Zulu and Xhosa
