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Lift the Lethal Lockdown: A plea from devastated small businesses

August, 2020

This short documentary was part of a broader campaign of the IRR to get the government-enforced lockdown lifted by emphasising the pressure it was putting on business owners from all walks of life.

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Personal reflections on the project

Observations

  • Never underestimate the time it takes to film and budget for extra time. Invariably, someone will be late, a piece of gear will malfunction or you'll have to do another take.

  • When possible, do a site recce beforehand. This will help you anticipate the conditions you will be filming in.

  • It's important to film at sites with people that are familiar with the surroundings. Particularly when safety is a concern, things such as knowing where to park the car or places to avoid can give you a lot of piece mind. 

Client

IRR

Johannesburg, South Africa

Full-time Employed

Team Project

Deliverable(s)

  • Short documentary

  • Online launch coordination

My Role

  • Directing 

  • Video editing 

  • Online launch

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  2. I'll respond within 24 hours (except on weekends because that's when I like to play outside).
     

  3. If your project is something I know I can deliver excellent results for, I will set up a 15-minute video chat for us to discuss it further.

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