Thami Mnisi

OVERVIEW

Thamsanqa "Thamz" Mnisi is a Focus Puller and Camera Operator with extensive experience across television commercials, feature films, drama series, documentaries, music videos and branded content. After beginning his career as a Casting Director and Promo Director, Thami transitioned into the camera department, progressing from Spark to Focus Puller under the mentorship of Elliot Sewape. His unique combination of directing, camera and technical experience allows him to bring both creative insight and technical precision to every production. He has established himself as a highly regarded Focus Puller, working alongside many of South Africa's leading Directors of Photography on local and international productions.    REQUEST CV

FOCUS PULLER / 1st AC

TVC (Local & International)

Commercial (Branded Content)

International Feature

Local Feature

Drama / Series

Documentary

Music Video

Reality

Content / Social Media

Corporate

CAMERA OPERATOR

TVC (Local)

Local Feature

Drama / Series

Reality

Music Video

Corporate

Live Events

Studio

SPECIALIST SKILLS

ARRI Camera Systems;  Sony Camera Systems;  RED Camera Systems;

Lens & Camera Builds;  Wireless Focus Systems;  Remote Focus Systems;

Camera Rigging;  Video Take Off (VTO);  Multi-Camera Operation;  Second Camera Operation

DOPs WORKED WITH

Austin Malema

Bertus Kirsten

Christine Cho

Christopher Kistan

Hallie Haller

Jacques Fourie

John Barker

Jonathan Kovel

Jono Kyriakou

Juan le Roux

Kabelo Thathe

Karabo Moabelo

Kyle White

Lawrence Hamburger

Lourens van Rensburg

Mark Strydom

Motheo Moeng

Mzwandile Ngubeni

Neo Lebyane

Nicholas Bluff

Ntobeko Dlamini

Ofentse Mwase

Peter Moloto

Phumlani Mdlalose

Rangwetsane Maphike

Sokhaya Mbiko

Thomas Pretorius

Tiyane Nyembe

Trevor Brown

Vuyo Mpantsa

William Collinson

AWARDS & SPECIAL MENTIONS

AFDA BA Degree in Motion Picture.

Diploma in Visual Strategy.

Worked on numerous Netflix, Showmax and major television drama productions.

REFEREES

Kabelo Thathe

Motheo Moeng SASC

Tiyane Nyembe SASC

William Collinson SASC

Zeno Peterson