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willie nel cinematographer director of photography south africa  willienel.com bio

Awards

BIO

 

I am the type of DP/cinematographer who likes to harness the logistical, the technological and the creative elements of a project to craft images that will work hard for the story being told. I relish the opportunity to be challenged and to create meaningful cinematic work. 

 

I move between feature films, television series and commercials and I enjoy working on large scale, big budget projects as much as smaller projects that require smart planning and innovative solutions to deliver quality images. 

 

I feel strongly that story is the ultimate guide in figuring out a visual approach. And I love that every day I get to do a job that lets me indulge my love for film and for story. I am equally passionate about creating a work environment that inspires and challenges, to get the best out of every project.

 

I am currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa, but I am available for travel. I have extensive shoot experience locally and abroad. 

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Vilmos

Zsigmond

film festival

SAFTA

awards

2014

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Silwer

skermfees

2017

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best cinematography -feature film 
    winner- cinematography
                   knuckle city
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best cinematography -feature film 
                 Sleepers wake
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best cinematography -feature film 
           Meerkat maantuig
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SAFTA

awards

2019

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best cinematography -feature film 
                meerkat maantuig
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SAFTA

awards

2020

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best cinematography -feature film                 Racheltjie de beer
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SAFTA

awards

2023

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best cinematography -TV drama                    Blood Psalms
 
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