Department Spotlight: Recent Episodes
Looped Pictures
In this show, we talk to our film making collaborators and friends about their experiences working on our Looped Pictures 6ShortsIn6Weeks project, as well as in the South African Film industry and gain some insight into how to be a short film maker.
In this episode we talk to Anastasia Amy about her webzine, On Cue. On Cue let's people know about all new art events and new artists around the Johannesburg Area. If you'd like to see more from us, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures or visit our website at www.loopedpictures.com
Today we have Arno Greeff on the podcast! We chat about his part as Chris in 'Blood and Water' (Africa's second original Netflix series), his journey getting into acting, his early career, how to build a career as an actor, and a whole lot more! Great chat! Have a comment or question for us? Leave it down in the comment box below. If you'd like to see more from us, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures or visit our website at www.loopedpictures.com
In this episode we talk all about our experience making our first series of TV Commercials for a well known brand. If you'd like to see more from us, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures or visit our website at www.loopedpictures.com
Welcome back to Department Spotlight! In this episode, in this episode, we talk to Niel Vosloo who is the Data and Editorial Operator at The Flying Colour Company based in Soho, London, England. We speak about what goes into the VFX of some of your favourite shows and dive into VFX pipelines and workflows, as well as the differences between the British and South African film industries. It was a great chat! Have a question for us or Niel? Leave it down in the comments below! If you'd like to see more from us, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures or visit our website at www.loopedpictures.com
Welcome back to Department Spotlight! In this episode, we continue our scroll down r/Filmmakers on Reddit, answering any questions we feel we can tackle! Want more filmmaking-related questions and answers? Don't forget to go back and check out part 1. If you'd like to see more from us, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures or visit our website at www.loopedpictures.com
Welcome back to Department Spotlight! In this episode, we cover a multitude of departments as we scroll down r/Filmmakers on Reddit and answer any questions that we feel we can tackle. If you'd like to see more from us, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures or visit our website at www.loopedpictures.com
This episode we talk business! We talk all about starting and running a production company. We share advice and tips on making corporate videos, growing your name, connections, client relations and more! If you'd like to see more from us, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures or visit our website at www.loopedpictures.com
In this podcast, we tackle the "boring" stuff - the admin, the hidden considerations - BUT, it's definitely not boring and very, very essential stuff to consider when making your short film! We talk about catering, hidden costs, finding a crew, (we also go on a funny tangent about absurd riders), and caring for your cast and crew! If you'd like to see more from us, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures or visit our website at www.loopedpictures.com
In this episode of Department Spotlight, we carry on answering the questions we found in an article called "10 Questions to Get Film Lovers Arguing" by James Cateridge as a part of the "Dummies" brand. Do you have your own takes on these topics? Leave them down in the comments below! Check out the article: https://www.dummies.com/art-center/performing-arts/filmmaking/10-questions-to-get-film-lovers-arguing/ If you'd like to see more from us, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures or visit our website at www.loopedpictures.com
In this episode of Department Spotlight, we thought it'd be fun to go through an article we found called "10 Questions to Get Film Lovers Arguing" by James Cateridge as a part of the "Dummies" brand. Sounds like the perfect questions for a podcast with a buncha dummies, right? In fact, we enjoyed it so much that this is part 1 of 2 podcasts covering our answers to these questions. If you'd like to see more from us, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures or visit our website at www.loopedpictures.com
In this episode - Jaco, Mark, and Kyllian head back to the cinema! They discuss going back to the cinemas, the effect of the pandemic on the industry, and how the relationship between cinema releases and streaming has become even further intertwined. Disclosure - this was recorded before the third wave of coronavirus hit particularly hard in South Africa. Please, please stay safe out there, folks! If you'd like to see more from us, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures or visit our website at www.loopedpictures.com
In this episode, we have Pieter Du Plessis on the podcast! He's finished up his first feature film 'Dust' - so we go into its creation, and its tumultuous release due to the pandemic. Lots of great insights into making a feature film. Follow Pieter: https://www.instagram.com/pgdejonge/ https://twitter.com/PGdeJonge. If you'd like, to see more from us, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures or visit our website at www.loopedpictures.com
Jaco got injured in a robbery! So, in this episode of Department Spotlight, Jaco explains what happened, and we thought that we'd take this as a chance to go over safety on set. Then we go into other topics such as getting locations for your short film, and corporate video making. If you'd like, to see more from us, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures or visit our website at www.loopedpictures.com
In this episode of Department Spotlight, we're trying out a new format! We moved our setup to a couch-y situation, let us know what you think of it. In this episode, we started off with the goal to talk about the conception of ideas, to words on a page, to visuals on the screen, but we ended up going on interesting tangents. These tangents include the responsibility of screenwriters when writing stories based on historical events and biopics. If you'd like, to see more from us, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures or visit our website at www.loopedpictures.com
In this episode, we carry on our conversation with SUPP founder Lydia Stander. We chat all about the great tools for collaboration that are available to filmmakers on the platform, future goals for the platform, and their very own film festival - Afterlife Film Festival. Check out SUPP here: https://www.supp.co.za And check out the Afterlife Film Festival here: https://www.afterlife.film. If you'd like, to see more from us, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures or visit our website at www.loopedpictures.com
Some of you may be wondering where you can find our short films. Well, they are up on the brilliant, exciting, and new platform SUPP! In today's episode, we talk to Lydia Stander - the founder of SUPP - about what exactly SUPP is, why it was created, how it works, and why you should upload your film to SUPP! If you'd like, to see more from us, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures or visit our website at www.loopedpictures.com
Today we talk to Sans Moonsamy, an established South Africa Actor, Comedian, Director, Writer, who has been running Sandman productions for the last 20 years. He tells us all about his directing debut as well as how he's been doing projects during covid and his outlook to the future! If you'd like, to see more from us, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures or visit our website at www.loopedpictures.com
Today we talk to Sans Moonsamy, an established South Africa Actor, Comedian, Director, Writer, who has been running Sandman productions for the last 20 years. He tells us all about his early experiences in the industry and how one project lead to another and eventually landed him some of the best and genuinely funny roles that has performed very well commercially. If you'd like, to see more from us, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures or visit our website at www.loopedpictures.com
In part 2 of our talk with Evan Wigdorowitz, an up and coming director/writer originally from Johannesburg, but now living in Cape Town. He explains his process from the writing stage through to post production. He also explains why he sees editing more like a conversation than a technical job. Follow Evan in instagram: @evanwigdorowitz. If you'd like, to see the films we make, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures
Today we talk to Evan Wigdorowitz, an up and coming director/writer originally from Johannesburg, but now living in Cape Town. He explains his path from attending the less conventional art school instead of film school and then taking a job at a production company doing research to now being an established new Director in the industry. Follow Evan in instagram: @evanwigdorowitz. If you'd like, to see the films we make, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures
In part 2 of our conversation with Michael Lawrence Potter, he tells us all about his experince during the production of the 2020 film, Triggered (now on DSTV BoxOffice). Follow Michael in instagram: @whatspotting. If you'd like, to see the films we make, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures
In part 1 of our conversation with Michael Lawrence Potter, we discuss his experiences working as a lawyer while also acting and pursuing a creative career in film and theatre. Follow Michael in instagram: @whatspotting. If you'd like, to see the films we make, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures
In our final podcast for 2020, Jaco & Mark discuss the content we created this year. From the original 6 short films that we made to our podcasts, to the special videos we made. They also discuss what they learnt from releasing 12 short films in a single year as well as what they learnt from doing YouTube for a year. They also talk about their experiences as freelancers and share some tips for how to get clients and how to set your rate. If you'd like, to see the films we make, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures
In the eleventh installment of our Department Spotlight Podcast, we have 3 special guests speaking all about acting in the South African Film Industry. Adrienne Cameron-Ellis from Mallemeule and REDACTED, Lehlohonolo Mokhampanyane from Public Engagement & The Birth of a Karen and Kashifa Adams from Robots. Together they tell us all about what they have found being actors in the new industry of Social Media & self-tapes. If you'd like, to see the films we make, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures
Talia Smith recently won a Student Academy Award for her short film Umama, which she made as her thesis film at New York University. Talia explains what Umama is about - its context and background, telling South African stories, and the considerations that go into committing a story inspired by real life events to film. She also tells us all about her experience with the Academy and being a medalist in the 2020 Student Academy Awards. If you'd like to see the films we make or watch any of our other videos, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/LoopedPictures or head to loopedpictures.com
In this episode of Department Spotlight, Dustin van Wyk and Alexander Verbaan talk about how they got into the industry, how many instruments you need to play to be a composer, the differences between scoring films vs commercials vs games and so much more! If you'd like to see the films we make or watch any of our other videos, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/LoopedPictures or head to loopedpictures.com
In this episode of Department Spotlight, Alyssa ten Doeschate, Peloyame Dituanyane, Kevin Strydom, and Natasha Luttjeboer talk about their favourite stock audio libraries, designing their own Sound Effects & their tips and approach for foley. They also discuss what it's like to be a sound designer in the age of memes. Apologies for the quality of Natasha's audio, 'tis the nature of Zoom calls sometimes unfortunately! If you'd like to see the films we make or watch any of our other videos, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/LoopedPictures or head to loopedpictures.com
In this Zoom edition of Department Spotlight, we talk to Production Designers who we met here in South Africa, but are now all over the world. Raquel Delgado still works in the South African industry, Lauren Boy does her magic in Brittain and Olivier Mutombe-Amisso currently works in Congo. They give us some great insights into the differences between the industries and how the world of production design works. If you'd like to see the films we make or watch any of our other videos, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/LoopedPictures or head to loopedpictures.com
In this Zoom edition of Department Spotlight, we talk to some of our writing friends and colleagues and find out what their process is. We discuss forming an idea and structuring your initial draft to when are you happy with a draft? They give us their incredible insights from working on commercials, feature films and series from South Africa and discuss how you can get started as a new writer. If you'd like to see the films we make or watch any of our other videos, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/LoopedPictures or head to loopedpictures.com
In this Skype edition of Department Spotlight, we talk to the DOP's of our recent short films. They discuss their time at film school, getting their first job and share some stories from working as everything from assistant electricians to being the DOP of commercials. They also tell us about what they want to see in the partnership between director and DOP. Finally, they talk about how the global pandemic has affected their lives and what they've been keeping busy with. If you'd like to see the films we make, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/LoopedPictures or head to loopedpictures.com
Editing can make or break a film. Jaco & Mark have quite a bit of experience between them in this discipline. In this episode of Department Spotlight, they discuss everything they have learnt editing everything from commercials to short films to animations. Listen as they discuss their favourite films, favourite resources and advice to anyone who wants to start. If you'd like to see the films we make, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures or head to loopedpictures.com
In the third installment of our Department Spotlight Podcast, we have 3 special guests speaking all about acting in the South African Film Industry. Justine Case lead actor, Daniela Caprin, interviews the two leads of our upcoming Afrikaans film, Alle Grappies Op 'n Stokkie (All Jokes Aside). Wentzel Lombard & Tanja Franzsen have quite a bit of acting experience between them. Listen to their advice to the next generation of actors in theater and film. If you'd like to see the films we make, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures
Welcome back to Department Spotlight, where we as Looped Pictures talk to our collaborators and film making friends about their experiences in the South African Film Industry. In today's episode, Jaco and Mark speak about their experiences directing our 6ShortsIn6Weeks project. They also delve into what they've learnt being directors on many short films and their feelings on what the industry is like and what it means to be a director. If you'd like to see the films we are referencing, check out Looped Pictures on YouTube
Welcome to the first episode of Department Spotlight, where we as Looped Pictures talk to our collaborators and film making friends about their experiences in the South African Film Industry. In today's episode, we speak with Bre'anne Holz, the producer of our 6ShortsIn6Weeks project about her experiences and the challenges she faced producing 6 consecutive short film shoots while also having a full time job. If you'd like to see the films we are referencing, check out Looped Pictures on YouTube