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ANDILE Sithole SITHOLE

Los Angeles,Ca

Summary

I am Andile Sithole, a well rounded filmmaker ans multidisciplinary artist born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe, now based in Los Angeles. My focus in the industry is to bring diverse stories to the screen, and promote a culture of inclusivity why maintaining an excellent standard of creation.


I am Dynamic Director who oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. I bring strong work ethic and humility to the table in the face of new work systems or difficulties, in order to learn fast and adapt to whatever role I am in. My comprehensive knowledge of the processes of pre-production to post production, writing, planning and technical operations make me skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines.


Above all, I am a lover of story and striking visuals, as well as interpersonal dealings. I will thrive in any position which enables me to have a direct impact on the creation and execution of a story. I am here to work and put all my effort into ensuring the highest quality content is always being produced where I am.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer/Writer/Director

NINI NETWORK
Los Angeles, California
01.2006 - Current
  • Sickness of Perfection
  • Experimental horror short
  • An obsessive photographer realizes too late that with every click of her camera, her muse transforms into a monster
  • Oversaw production and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
  • Directed work of key team members to create cutting-edge cinematography work.
  • Award winner – Absurd film festival (best low budget film), Florence film awards (Best first-time director)
  • Dreamachine international film festival (Best Director, Best experimental short)
  • Finalist – Rome Prisma Film Awards (Best Experimental Film)
  • Nominee – Feel the Reel International Film Festival (Experimental Film)
  • Honorable mention – Art film Awards Monthly (Short Film)
  • Selected – Portland Horror Film Festival (medium length short), Golden Short Film Festival (experimental short, director)

Head Writer/Assistant Videographer

DPRIQ Productions
, CA
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Https://www.facebook.com/dp.riq/
  • Head Writer: Organizing meetings, leading discussions, overseeing content creation
  • Clients: Among the Others (Animated series in development), Jake & Wyatt cigar co
  • Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
  • Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.

Production Track Intern

ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS, RISING PROGRAM
Los Angeles, CA
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Cinematography) Program Overview / Academy Linkedin
  • Global talent development and inclusion program by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
  • 1 0f 100 interns selected from 7000 applicants from film schools around the USA
  • Awarded Critics' Choice Association Melvin Van Peebles Scholarship
  • Developed skills and knowledge in Cinematography, postproduction, and distribution under expert guidance
  • Attended panels & workshops with industry professionals from the Academy and top studios.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Photographer

SUPER BOWL REBUILDING TOGETHER
, California
01.2002 - 01.2022
  • SUPER BOWL REBUILDING TOGETHER INITIATIVE
  • Super Bowl run event, in partnership with Lowe’s and “Rebuilding together La”
  • Community project, rebuilding homes in the Inglewood/Slauson area
  • For the duration of the program, I was the primary photographer documenting the process
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.

Media coordinator/photographer/videographer

COLLEGE CONNECT INTERNTIONAL
Atlanta, Georgia
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • College Connect Recap
  • Recruitment company creating scholarship opportunities in the USA for African student/athletes
  • Head Photographer/videographer/editor for all showcase events
  • Managed a small team of photographers and videographers, requiring much communication
  • Shot short documentary of their “Summer college camp.”
  • Discussed marketing goals with clients to identify needs and articulate details to marketing team.
  • Handled external communications with media and public relations professionals.
  • Cut delivery times through proactive tracking and monitoring of project timelines and aggressive pursuit of customer approval of digital and print files.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Film Production, Directing

Los Angeles Film School
Los Angeles, CA
12.2021

Associate of Arts - Humanities

Thomas University
Thomasville, GA
05.2018

Skills

  • Film Directing
  • Photography/cinematography (Nikon, Canon),
  • Adobe suite (Premiere pro /photoshop, lightroom)
  • Microsoft suite (word, excell, powerpoint)
  • Production Process Coordination & Strategic Planning
  • Personnel Activity Coordination
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Music composition and Sound Editing Software (Logic Pro X)
  • Story writing Pitching (final draft)
  • Social Media Platforms
  • College Athletics (soccer scholarship)
  • Networking

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Shona
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Production Track Intern

ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS, RISING PROGRAM
06.2022 - 08.2022

Head Writer/Assistant Videographer

DPRIQ Productions
05.2022 - 10.2022

Media coordinator/photographer/videographer

COLLEGE CONNECT INTERNTIONAL
07.2020 - 07.2021

Producer/Writer/Director

NINI NETWORK
01.2006 - Current

Photographer

SUPER BOWL REBUILDING TOGETHER
01.2002 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Film Production, Directing

Los Angeles Film School

Associate of Arts - Humanities

Thomas University
ANDILE Sithole SITHOLE