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Late last year I got to shoot X3 Rugged for BMW South Africa.

This project was such a reminder of why I love my job.

Shooting in the bush, on dirt roads, through mud and dust, everything about this shoot was physical and immediate. The environment wasn’t just our backdrop, but a character in the story, and the challenge was letting that energy come through without overcomplicating the execution.

Sometimes the most satisfying shoots are the ones where you get to really lean into the terrain, embrace the dirt, and let the conditions do some of the work for you.

Thanks for having me @theoldshanghai & @bmwsouthafrica
Thank you to my incredible crew who braved the elements (and clock) with me
Thank you to @vos_films for the photos

Late last year I got to shoot X3 Rugged for BMW South Africa.

This project was such a reminder of why I love my job.

Shooting in the bush, on dirt roads, through mud and dust, everything about this shoot was physical and immediate. The environment wasn’t just our backdrop, but a character in the story, and the challenge was letting that energy come through without overcomplicating the execution.

Sometimes the most satisfying shoots are the ones where you get to really lean into the terrain, embrace the dirt, and let the conditions do some of the work for you.

Thanks for having me @theoldshanghai & @bmwsouthafrica
Thank you to my incredible crew who braved the elements (and clock) with me
Thank you to @vos_films for the photos

Late last year I got to shoot X3 Rugged for BMW South Africa.

This project was such a reminder of why I love my job.

Shooting in the bush, on dirt roads, through mud and dust, everything about this shoot was physical and immediate. The environment wasn’t just our backdrop, but a character in the story, and the challenge was letting that energy come through without overcomplicating the execution.

Sometimes the most satisfying shoots are the ones where you get to really lean into the terrain, embrace the dirt, and let the conditions do some of the work for you.

Thanks for having me @theoldshanghai & @bmwsouthafrica
Thank you to my incredible crew who braved the elements (and clock) with me
Thank you to @vos_films for the photos

Late last year I got to shoot X3 Rugged for BMW South Africa.

This project was such a reminder of why I love my job.

Shooting in the bush, on dirt roads, through mud and dust, everything about this shoot was physical and immediate. The environment wasn’t just our backdrop, but a character in the story, and the challenge was letting that energy come through without overcomplicating the execution.

Sometimes the most satisfying shoots are the ones where you get to really lean into the terrain, embrace the dirt, and let the conditions do some of the work for you.

Thanks for having me @theoldshanghai & @bmwsouthafrica
Thank you to my incredible crew who braved the elements (and clock) with me
Thank you to @vos_films for the photos

Late last year I got to shoot X3 Rugged for BMW South Africa.

This project was such a reminder of why I love my job.

Shooting in the bush, on dirt roads, through mud and dust, everything about this shoot was physical and immediate. The environment wasn’t just our backdrop, but a character in the story, and the challenge was letting that energy come through without overcomplicating the execution.

Sometimes the most satisfying shoots are the ones where you get to really lean into the terrain, embrace the dirt, and let the conditions do some of the work for you.

Thanks for having me @theoldshanghai & @bmwsouthafrica
Thank you to my incredible crew who braved the elements (and clock) with me
Thank you to @vos_films for the photos

Late last year I got to shoot X3 Rugged for BMW South Africa.

This project was such a reminder of why I love my job.

Shooting in the bush, on dirt roads, through mud and dust, everything about this shoot was physical and immediate. The environment wasn’t just our backdrop, but a character in the story, and the challenge was letting that energy come through without overcomplicating the execution.

Sometimes the most satisfying shoots are the ones where you get to really lean into the terrain, embrace the dirt, and let the conditions do some of the work for you.

Thanks for having me @theoldshanghai & @bmwsouthafrica
Thank you to my incredible crew who braved the elements (and clock) with me
Thank you to @vos_films for the photos

Late last year I got to shoot X3 Rugged for BMW South Africa.

This project was such a reminder of why I love my job.

Shooting in the bush, on dirt roads, through mud and dust, everything about this shoot was physical and immediate. The environment wasn’t just our backdrop, but a character in the story, and the challenge was letting that energy come through without overcomplicating the execution.

Sometimes the most satisfying shoots are the ones where you get to really lean into the terrain, embrace the dirt, and let the conditions do some of the work for you.

Thanks for having me @theoldshanghai & @bmwsouthafrica
Thank you to my incredible crew who braved the elements (and clock) with me
Thank you to @vos_films for the photos

Late last year I got to shoot X3 Rugged for BMW South Africa.

This project was such a reminder of why I love my job.

Shooting in the bush, on dirt roads, through mud and dust, everything about this shoot was physical and immediate. The environment wasn’t just our backdrop, but a character in the story, and the challenge was letting that energy come through without overcomplicating the execution.

Sometimes the most satisfying shoots are the ones where you get to really lean into the terrain, embrace the dirt, and let the conditions do some of the work for you.

Thanks for having me @theoldshanghai & @bmwsouthafrica
Thank you to my incredible crew who braved the elements (and clock) with me
Thank you to @vos_films for the photos

Late last year I got to shoot X3 Rugged for BMW South Africa.

This project was such a reminder of why I love my job.

Shooting in the bush, on dirt roads, through mud and dust, everything about this shoot was physical and immediate. The environment wasn’t just our backdrop, but a character in the story, and the challenge was letting that energy come through without overcomplicating the execution.

Sometimes the most satisfying shoots are the ones where you get to really lean into the terrain, embrace the dirt, and let the conditions do some of the work for you.

Thanks for having me @theoldshanghai & @bmwsouthafrica
Thank you to my incredible crew who braved the elements (and clock) with me
Thank you to @vos_films for the photos

Stay committed.

28:06:42:12

Archive. We spoke about this today so I thought I’d share the photographic evidence of what happens when you have a wedding on the day of the FA Cup final. The real reason DSTV has a mobile app.
Chelsea lost. There wasn’t much dancing. I was there with my friends which is the thing that counts the most.

Late stage social media got me wanting to post more ✨💖✨

We got down and dusty in @mini_southafrica new campaign for the Countryman Rugged Edition.
True to the campaign line we really did make every space our playground!

Thanks to the adventurous agency and phenomenal crew on this one!

CLIENT - BMW SOUTH AFRICA
Lelethu Ndlungwane - @lelthu
Bhavyesh Lalla

AGENCY - OLD SHANGHAI FIRECRACKER FACTORY
@theoldshanghai
Executive Creative Director Francesco Leonardi
Creative Director Christo Oberholzer
Neil Golding - @neilgoldingofficial
Katlego Ntsoane - @wailedspoon
Kamogelo Mokwena
Account Manager Natasha Greenall - @natasha_greenall_1991
Producer Nikki Bowden - @nixielee_b

Director Nadezna Radcore - @nadezna
Executive Producer Cat Lindsay - @_cat_lindsay_
Production Manager Elani Van Rooyen - @_ladylani_

DOP Marty Bleazard - @martybleazard
Camera Operator & Assist Khaya Skeef - @khai_skeef
Key Grip & Safety Officer Tyler Geldenhuys - @tylergeldenhuys
Gaffer & Rigging Assistant Alan Thorpe - @thorpe_photography_02
Production Designer Amber-Jade Geldenhuys - @amberjadejett
Make-Up Lisa Wasmuth - @lisalu_jozi
Art Assistant Zakhele Gwangwa
Locations & Unit Manager Steve Watchorn -@steve.watchorn
Unit Assistant Tshepo Stuurman
Catering Umsamo - @umsamocuisine
Top Techs - @toptechs.film
Call a Crew - @callacrewpeople
Hard Drives supplied by Smile Drives

Stills Photographer Chris Wall @cw.media.sa

Casting By @castingdirectors_
Lead Lukhanyiso Soci - @lukhanyisosoci

STUNTS by @precisions.s
Stunt Co-Ordinator Tertius De Lange - @tertiusdl
MINI Stunt Driver Pamela Williams - @stuntqueen_
Mountain Biker Aiden Dott - @aiden_dott

POST PRODUCTION
Editor Altamish Khan - @khanival1
VFX & Online Digital Union - @digitalunion_tv
Grade Nic Apostoli - @nic_apostoli
Final Mix Sean Jefferis - @sean_makes_noise @kalumedia

I didn’t even know how to google what this is called, ChatGPT says its called ‘branded informational meme style’ so I guess it has its roots in meme. Who knows. I just think its bad marketing because it makes your content look like all the other content out there. And it’s not just weirdo facebook pages, its accredited media who use it too. Maybe its just a Canva preset or something. And yes it bothers me so much I made a post about it (maybe hoping one of you who makes these things can explain why)

I didn’t even know how to google what this is called, ChatGPT says its called ‘branded informational meme style’ so I guess it has its roots in meme. Who knows. I just think its bad marketing because it makes your content look like all the other content out there. And it’s not just weirdo facebook pages, its accredited media who use it too. Maybe its just a Canva preset or something. And yes it bothers me so much I made a post about it (maybe hoping one of you who makes these things can explain why)

I didn’t even know how to google what this is called, ChatGPT says its called ‘branded informational meme style’ so I guess it has its roots in meme. Who knows. I just think its bad marketing because it makes your content look like all the other content out there. And it’s not just weirdo facebook pages, its accredited media who use it too. Maybe its just a Canva preset or something. And yes it bothers me so much I made a post about it (maybe hoping one of you who makes these things can explain why)

Effy Jewellery x Beading the Odds

@beading_the_odds is one of the most inspiring NPOs we’ve had the privilege to work with. Creating this piece for them and @effyjewelry was an honour.

Their work is life-changing, they help survivors of gender-based violence rebuild their lives through economic empowerment and creative expression. What began as a small collective of 25 women has now grown to more than 90 across four provinces, and they continue to expand and reach more woman and communities.

This growth has been made possible, in part, through a meaningful and long-term partnership with Effy Jewellery.

For Effy, this partnership was the result of a thoughtful, long process to find a partner whose values aligned with their own. Beading the Odds was an ideal match. Their shared belief in empowerment, resilience, and purpose became the foundation of this collaboration.

Together, they’ve created a limited-edition bracelet, designed exclusively for Effy’s global customer base, that represents not just craftsmanship, but hope, survival, and solidarity.

We need more brands like Effy Jewellery, brands that show up with intention, invest in long-term relationships, and recognise that real change is built together.

Please take a moment to watch the film and hear directly from these women, their strength and their stories speak for themselves.

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From a production space we’d like to thank our team who helped us tell this story. These shoots require us to come together in heart and mind, think about and approach production from a different space. Thank you.

Produced by Cake.
Executive Producer & Partner: Cat Lindsay @_cat_lindsay_
Director: Nadezna Radcore @nadezna
Production: Anjé Van Zyl @anjeki12
Unit & Security Manager: Ali Dlamini
Production Chaperone: Thuli Baloyi @thuli_baloyi_
DOP: Johann (Vossie) Vorster @vos_films
Focus / Loader: Bheki Ntshangase @bhekicam
Gaffer: Bruce Thomas
Spark: Banele Masimbda @banele_m
Audio Engineer: Anna Pankova @annastar_

Post:
Editor: Jamie Taylor @superfortyfour1331
Final Mix: Tiger Fight @tigerfightmusic

The Bull Rider. An exploration in synthetic motion.

I’ve been working on this for a while now, I’ve updated shots as new video models have been released or gotten better. It’s far from perfect, but I wanted to get it out (so I could continue to work on and release other things I’ve been working on)

A big drive behind this piece is my fascination with the physics of movement in AI (and my obsession with J.B. Mauney) - when you put humans and animals in the same shot as they move very differently, and you’re really testing the ability of the model. Add to that the movement of a bucking bull, which move in such extraordinary and seemingly unpredictable ways. I’ve chosen the parts of the shots that worked for me, but as I said it’s not perfect, but it’s perfect for right now.

Thanks for watching.

Made by: 🙋🏻‍♀️@nadezna
Executive Producer: @_cat_lindsay_
Voice: @elevenlabsio
Music: Magpie Music
Made with: Midjourney - Luma - Runway - Wan - Veo - Hailuo - Ray

Happy birthday to this absolute legend!
Wish you were here, miss you everyday.
Love you for forever Juice ♥️
@laureng_78 @contikilauren

Happy birthday to this absolute legend!
Wish you were here, miss you everyday.
Love you for forever Juice ♥️
@laureng_78 @contikilauren

Happy birthday to this absolute legend!
Wish you were here, miss you everyday.
Love you for forever Juice ♥️
@laureng_78 @contikilauren

Happy birthday to this absolute legend!
Wish you were here, miss you everyday.
Love you for forever Juice ♥️
@laureng_78 @contikilauren

Archive // Muse - @theboynamedcrow
Sony A7Sii
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#badphotosofgoodpeople #joburgnights

It’s Friday the 13th, good luck, bad luck, magic and balance. Long standing as one of my favourite days and numbers. Must be the Witch in me. So here are some witches and some magic. Happy 13th.
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#fridaythe13th #witchesofinstagram