From documenting the birth of a nation to capturing the untold stories of the Khoi and San peoples, legendary Director of Photography Shamiel Albertyn joins us for a masterclass in visual storytelling.
In this episode of the Media and Marketing Show host, Hasanain Abdullah we sit down with the award-winning cinematographer to discuss his incredible 30-year career. We dive into the days of heavy Betacam SP decks, the adrenaline of frontline news, and the transition to the golden age of digital cinema.
If you grew up watching Carte Blanche or Special Assignment, you know the name Shamiel Albertyn. It was a stamp of quality, a sign that you were about to see something real, something important, and something beautifully captured.
Shamiel shares behind-the-scenes stories from the frontlines of the “New South Africa,” his work with global giants like Reuters, CNN, and National Geographic, and why he is now dedicating his time to mentoring the next generation through Shoot4Purpose.
The conversation between the host Hasanain Abdullah and Shamiel touched on the following topics.
The Gear Shift: Moving from massive 90s camera rigs to modern digital cinema.
Shooting History: What it felt like to film the transition to democracy in the late 80s and early 90s.
The Danger Zone: Surviving investigative journalism and exposing crime syndicates.
The Fokus Era: Working with Freek Robertson on the iconic Afrikaans current affairs show.
From News to “Rolprent”: His journey into the Afrikaans film renaissance with Kelders Van Geheime.
Indigenous Footprints: The SAFTA-winning The Khoekhoe Saga and documenting Khoi and San heritage.
Shoot4Purpose: Addressing gender-based violence and the skills deficit through photography.
Media & Marketing Show
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Hosted and produced: Hasanain Abdullah
Videography & Post-production: Aghmat Achmad
Connect with Shamiel Albertyn
LinkedIn: / shamiel-albertyn-910295281
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm15037565/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?…
Instagram: / shamielalbertyn
