EPISODE · Dec 18, 2017 · 32 MIN
SJ, Director at 7Films
from Meet the Creatives · host Rob Johnston
On this episode of Meet the Creatives, I talk to my new friend SJ. We talk about how your career is like boxing, how his naiveté of film classics actually helped him become a better director, how to land a job in film and more! SJ is from Johannesburg South Africa, but now lives in Cape Town. After his studies he joined 7Films as a young director; moulding him into the director he is today. He is now a majority shareholder of 7films, an award-winning Production Company rated 2nd in South Africa. His work won silver and gold Loeries at the 2016 Loerie Awards; at the age of 22 he was the youngest winner. He won Gold at Cannes Lions in 2017 and silver at the 2017 Pendoring Awards. He is an ambitious, risk-taking individual, who is quick to learn and adapt. His style is inspired by real stories with real characters; he believes reality is stranger than fiction. Taking on filmmaking as a personal responsibility to the world at large. 🎙️ Connect with Rob Johnston and Explore Meet the Creatives!🌐 Dive into the world of creativity and inspiration with Meet the Creatives and its founder, Rob Johnston! Here's how you can stay connected:🖥️ Meet the Creatives Website: www.MeettheCreatives.org📸 Rob Johnston's Instagram: Follow @_robjohnston🌐 Meet the Creatives Linktree: Explore Linktree🎥 Meet the Creatives YouTube Channel: Watch on YouTube👔 Rob Johnston's LinkedIn: Connect on LinkedIn✍️ Meet the Creatives Medium Page: Read on Medium🔗 Click the links above to discover a wealth of creative insights, interviews, and more.
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On this episode of Meet the Creatives, I talk to my new friend SJ. We talk about how your career is like boxing, how his naiveté of film classics actually helped him become a better director, how to land a job in film and more! SJ is from Johannesburg South Africa, but now lives in Cape Town. After his studies he joined 7Films as a young director; moulding him into the director he is today. He is now a majority shareholder of 7films, an award-winning Production Company rated 2nd in South Africa. His work won silver and gold Loeries at the 2016 Loerie Awards; at the age of 22 he was the youngest winner. He won Gold at Cannes Lions in 2017 and silver at the 2017 Pendoring Awards. He is an ambitious, risk-taking individual, who is quick to learn and adapt. His style is inspired by real stories with real characters; he believes reality is stranger than fiction. Taking on filmmaking as a personal responsibility to the world at large.
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