Resume

William Collinson

DP (Director of Photography) and Director

Member of SASC (South African Society of Cinematographers)

E-mail:                will@williamcollinson.com


WORK EXPERIENCE:

  • 2011 - Present
    FREELANCE CINEMATOGRAPHER AND DIRECTOR
    Freelancer – Based in Cape Town, South Africa, but working globally.
    Worked as DP and Director on many feature films, TV series, music videos, commercials and other film projects. See filmography below.

  • 2011 – 2016
     CO-OWNER, DP, PRODUCER and DIRECTOR
    Black Envelope Films – Johannesburg, South Africa
    Co-ran production company (specializing in content creation for all media industries), managed and produced projects, met with and recruited clients, directed film and TV projects and filmed them as DP. See filmography below.

  • 2009 - 2011
    DP, EDITOR, PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR
    Hotel De Ville Post Production/Embassy Productions Suites – Johannesburg, South Africa Worked as DP, Online & Offline Editor, Producer and Director on a variety of TV commercials and TV shows. See filmography below.

  • 2006 – 2007 LECTURER
    National College of Photography – Pretoria, South Africa
    Lectured and taught college students in photography including techniques of photography, advanced photography, studio lighting and dark room developing and printing.

    • EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

    • American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Masterclass – March 2015
      American Society of Cinematographers – Hollywood, California, U.S.A.
    • Advanced Diploma of Screen – 2008
      APA (Academy of Photogenic Arts) International Film School – Sydney, Australia
    • Photography Diploma, Cum Laude – 2005
      National College of Photography – Pretoria, South Africa
    • Matric Certificate High School (Grade 12) – 2002
      National School of the Arts (NSA) – Johannesburg, South Africa

    ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
  • Winner of the highest recognition for cinematography in South Africa - The South African Society of Cinematographers (SASC) Visible Spectrum Award:
      • • SASC Visible Spectrum Award 2017 – Best Cinematography in a Feature Film for Last Broken Darkness [DP: William Collinson]

  • Recognized as a member of the SASC (South African Society of Cinematographers) in 2017. The SASC is South Africa’s version of the ASC (American Society of Cinematographers) and the BSC (British Society of Cinematographers) and is affiliated with both the ASC and the BSC. Membership of the SASC is by invitation only and signifies distinction based on merit.

  • Winner of the Best Feature Drama at the 2017 Woods Hole Film Festival:

      • • Best Feature Drama (Jury Award): Jagveld [DP: William Collinson]

  • Winner of the Best Feature Film at the 2013 Durban International Film Festival (DIFF):

      • • Best Feature Film: Durban Poison [DP: William Collinson]

  • Winner of two Cannes Lion Awards, considered by industry as the most coveted and well-respected awards in the entire global advertising and creative communications industry:

      • • Gold Cannes Lion 2012 (Category: Retail and E- Commerce, Incl. Restaurants) for Wimpy “Braille Burgers” ad [DP, Director and Editor: William Collinson]

      • Silver Cannes Lion 2012 (Category: Best Use of Live Events And / Or Stunts) for Wimpy “Braille Burgers” ad [DP, Director and Editor: William Collinson]

  • Winner of the Clio Award, which is an esteemed international award competition for the creative business:

      • • Gold Clio 2012 (Category: Special Event) for Wimpy Braille PR ad [Director, DP and Editor: William Collinson]

  • Winner of three Loeries awards, considered to be the leading creative awards for the brand communications industry across Africa and the Middle East:

      • • Gold Loerie 2012 (Category: Direct Mail - Dimensional Mail) for Wimpy “Braille Burgers” ad [Director, DP and Editor: William Collinson]

      • Silver Loerie 2012 (Category: Media Innovation - Single Medium) for Wimpy “Braille Burgers” ad [Director, DP and Editor: William Collinson]

      • Gold Loerie 2011 (Category: Non-broadcast Video & Film) for Cambridge Food’s documentary “Paulina’s Story” [Director and DP: William Collinson]
  • Nominated four times for prestigious cinematography awards in South Africa, including two at the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS) and two at the Kyknet Silwerskerm Awards:

  • SAFTA 2015 (Category: Best Achievement in Cinematography - TV Soap) for Skeem Saam [DP: William Collinson]

  • SAFTA 2014 (Category: Best DOP / Cinematographer of a Feature Film) for Ballade van Robbie de Wee [DP: William Collinson]

  • Silwerskerm Award 2015 (Category: Best Cinematographer {in a Feature Film} for Verskietende Ster [DP: William Collinson]

  • Silwerskerm Award 2016 (Category: Best Cinematographer {in a Feature Film} for Dis Koue Kos, Skat [DP: William Collinson]

    • REFERENCES

    • Darrell Roodt, Independent Director
    • Christianne Bennetto, Independent Producer
    • Debbie Strumpher, Line Producer - Pue Comenications
    • Vusi Sithole, Production Manager - Pue Comunications
    • Deon Meyer, Producer - Karoo Film Company
    • Michael Kolbe, Director - Black Envelope Films
    • Christopher-Lee dos Santos, Independent Director*References contact info available on offline CV and/or upon request.

    FILMOGRAPHY:

    Feature Films

    Looking for Love

    Release Date: TBC 2018
    Production Company: The Moving Billboard Picture Company Director: Adze Ugah
    DP: William Collinson

    The Road to Sunrise

    Release Date: November 2017 Production Company: Firstdawn Arts Director: Shemu Joyah
    DP: William Collinson

    Double Echo

    Release Date: September 2017
    Production Company: Karoo Film Company Director: William Collinson
    DP: William Collinson

    Jagveld

    Release Date: March 2017
    Production Company: Karoo Film Company
    Director: Byron Davis
    DP: William Collinson
    Won: Jury Award for Best Feature Drama at the Woods Hole Film Festival (2017)

    Last Broken Darkness

    Release Date: February 2017
    Production Company: Karoo Film Company
    Director: Christopher-Lee dos Santos
    DP: William Collinson
    Won: William Collinson, Visible Spectrum Award for Best Cinematography in a Feature Film from the South African Society of Cinematographers (SASC) (2017)

    Dis Koue Kos, Skat

    Release Date: August 2016
    Production Company: Karoo Film Company
    Director: Etienne Fourie
    DP: William Collinson
    Nominated: William Collinson, Best Cinematographer (in a Feature Film) at the KykNet Silwerskerm Awards (2016)

    Bond of Blood

    Release Date: August 2015
    Production Company: Karoo Film Company Director: Christopher-Lee dos Santos
    DP: William Collinson

    Verskietende Ster

    Release Date: April 2015
    Production Company: Faith in Motion Productions/Philo Films
    Director: Darrell Roodt
    DP: William Collinson
    Nominated: William Collinson, Best Cinematographer (in a Feature Film) at the KykNet Silwerskerm Awards (2015)

    Seun

    Release Date: March 2015
    Production Company: Karoo Film Company Director: Darrell Roodt
    DP: William Collinson

    Alles wat Mal is

    Release Date: July 2014
    Production Company: Karoo Film Company Director: Darrell Roodt
    DP: William Collinson

    Ballade van Robbie de Wee

    Release Date: September 2013
    Production Company: Karoo Film Company
    Director: Darrell Roodt
    DP: William Collinson
    Nominated: William Collinson, Best DOP / Cinematographer of a Feature Film at the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS) (2014)

    Durban Poison

    Release Date: July 2013
    Production Company: Karoo Film Company
    Director: Andrew Worsdale
    DP: William Collinson
    Won: Best South Africa Film at the Durban International Film Festival (2013)

    Die Laaste Tango

    Release Date: June 2013
    Production Company: Karoo Film Company Director: Deon Meyer
    DP: William Collinson

    TV SERIES

    Agent (Currently in Production)
    Broadcast Date: TBC 2018
    Production Company: Cinebar Studios
    Directors: Athos Kyriakides, Sean Else, Jon Rabaud DP: William Collinson

    Skeem Saam

    Broadcast Date: 2016-2017
    Production Company: Peu Communications
    Directors: Percy L. Maboane, Neo M. Matsunyane, Archie Mzu Mzazi, William Collinson DP: William Collinson

    Skeem Saam

    Broadcast Date: 2013-2015
    Production Company: Peu Communications
    Director: King Shaft Moropane
    DP: William Collinson
    Nominated: William Collinson,Best Achievement in Cinematography - TV Soap at the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS) (2015)

    Snake Park Season 2

    Broadcast Date: March 2015 Production Company: Welela Studios Directors: Byron Davis, Deon Potgieter DP: William Collinson

    Snake Park

    Broadcast Date: March 2014 Production Company: Welela Studios Director: Darrell Roodt
    DP: William Collinson

    Takalani Sesame

    Broadcast Date: March 2013
    Production Company: Ochre Moving Pictures DP: William Collinson

    Japanese Comedy Variety Show ‘SA’ (South Africa)

    Broadcast Date: 2013
    Production Company: Voice Japan Inc. Director: Shinji Ohira
    DP: William Collinson

    Japanese Comedy Variety Show ‘SA’ (South Africa)

    Broadcast Date: 2012
    Production Company: Voice Japan Inc. Director: Shinji Ohira
    South African DP: William Collinson

    Japanese Comedy Variety Show ‘Malawi’

    Broadcast Date: 2011
    Production Company: Voice Japan Inc. Director: Jun Adano
    DP: William Collinson

    Ultra Simple Golf (USG)

    BroadcastDate 2009-2012
    Production Company: Hotel De Ville
    Directors: Peter van Jaarsveld, Douglas Warren Styn DP: William Collinson

    DOCUMENTARIES

    Chris Barnard: The First Heart Transplant

    Release Date: TBC
    Production Company: Welela Studios Director: Byron Davis
    DP: William Collinson

    Bridging Worlds: The Life and Teachings of Rav Azriel Chaim Goldfein

    Release Date: June 2014

    Production Company: N/A

    Director: David Sassoon

    DP: William Collinson

    Behind Silent Eyes

    Release Date: July 2014
    Production Company: Black Envelope Films Director: William Collinson
    DP: William Collinson

    Wigs & Sangomas

    Release Date: August 2011 Production Company: Voice Japan Inc Director: Yasuo Nakamichi
    DP: William Collinson

    Black-footed Cats

    Release Date: September 2011

    Production Company: Wild Revolutions

    Directors: Pat Bonior, Jessica Babich

    DP: William Collinson

    Paulina’s Story

    Release Date: 2010
    Production Company: Hotel De Ville
    Director: William Collinson
    DP: William Collinson
    Won: Gold Loerie (Category: Non-broadcast Video & Film) (2011)

    SHORT FILMS

    Awakening Truth (Created for the Johannesburg 48 hour Film Festival) Release Date: September 2013
    Production Company: N/A
    Directors: Wesley Phelan, Nyiko Ray-Ray Mphande DP: William Collinson

    Tanks and Bicycles Release Date: November 2013
    Production Company: A Breed Apart Pictures Director: Neil Impey
    DP: William Collinson

    I Wrote This For You (Produced for Book Launch)

    Release Date: December 2011
    Production Company: N/A
    Director: Wesley Phelan DP: William Collinson

    Late Brief Release Date: February 2011 Production Company: N/A Director: Dave Hawkins
    DP: William Collinson

    COMMERCIAL WORK AND MUSIC VIDEOS

      TV COMMERCIALS

    • SABC Sport: Soweto Derby Promo for Black Envelope Films – 2017
    • Playboy/Playgirl: Hypnotize/Mesmerize for Black Envelope Films – 2017
    • Clere Radiance / Equity Range for Black Envelope Films – 2016
    • Afrisam: Hey Sexy for Black Envelope Films – 2016
    • Daily Sun for Black Envelope Films – 2015
    • Espresso Veloce for Welela Studios – 2014
    • Airtel Brand (Nairobi) for Ogilvy Africa – 2014
    • Builders Brand for Black Envelope Films – 2014
    • Nandos Nek Nomination for Metropolitan Republic – 2014
    • Boardmans for Ireland Davenport – 2013
    • Mzansi Magic Daily Sun Promo for Black Envelope Films – 2013
    • MTN Cycling for Metropolitan Republic – 2012
    • Boardmans for Ireland Davenport – 2012
    • Wimpy Braille Burgers for Metropolitan Republic – 2012 [Winner of: 2012 Gold Cannes Lion(Category: Retail and E- Commerce, Incl. Restaurants), 2012 Silver Cannes Lion Category: Best Use of Live Events And / Or Stunts), 2012 Gold Loerie (Category: Direct Mail - Dimensional Mail), 2012 Silver Loerie (Category: Media Innovation - Single Medium) and 2012 Gold Clio Award (Category: Special Event)]
    • Autotrader for Hotel De Ville – 2011
    • Cambridge Foods Fiesta for Hotel De Ville – 2010
    • MTN Wafa Wafa for Hotel De Ville – 2010
    • MTN Couch for Hotel De Ville – 2010
    • Edgars Denim for Jupiter Drawing Room – 2010
    • Dettol for Hotel De Ville – 2010
    • Wimpy: 500 Stores for Hotel De Ville – 2009

    MUSIC VIDEOS

  • ‘Pistol’ by Josh Kempen – 2016
  • ‘LaLa Land’ by Lily White – 2013
  • ‘Brothers’ by Inkredible Infadizle – 2012
  • ‘Eendag’ by Jaco Van Wyk – 2012
  • ‘On the Radio’ by Madjoy – 2012
  • ‘The Decider’ by Rite of Passage – 2012
  • ‘Counting Sheep’ by Camera Boy – 2011
  • ‘Bbanging’ by Eric M & Lauren Angel – 2011
  • ‘Birds and Bees’ by Rocketeers– 2011
  • ‘My Darling’ by Wren – 2011
  • ‘Sirens’ by 4am – 2010
  • ‘Born to be Famous’ by J Maxx – 2010
  • ‘Misled’ by Gross Misconduct– 2009

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