In part 2 of our conversation with Michael Lawrence Potter, he tells us all about his experince during the production of the 2020 film, Triggered (now on DSTV BoxOffice). Follow Michael in instagram: @whatspotting. If you'd like, to see the films we make, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures

In part 1 of our conversation with Michael Lawrence Potter, we discuss his experiences working as a lawyer while also acting and pursuing a creative career in film and theatre.  Follow Michael in instagram: @whatspotting. If you'd like, to see the films we make, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures

In our final podcast for 2020, Jaco & Mark discuss the content we created this year. From the original 6 short films that we made to our podcasts, to the special videos we made. They also discuss what they learnt from releasing 12 short films in a single year as well as what they learnt from doing YouTube for a year. They also talk about their experiences as freelancers and share some tips for how to get clients and how to set your rate. If you'd like, to see the films we make, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures

In the eleventh installment of our Department Spotlight Podcast, we have 3 special guests speaking all about acting in the South African Film Industry.  Adrienne Cameron-Ellis from Mallemeule and REDACTED, Lehlohonolo Mokhampanyane from Public Engagement & The Birth of a Karen and Kashifa Adams from Robots. Together they tell us all about what they have found being actors in the new industry of Social Media & self-tapes. If you'd like, to see the films we make, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/LoopedPictures

Talia Smith recently won a Student Academy Award for her short film Umama, which she made as her thesis film at New York University. Talia explains what Umama is about - its context and background, telling South African stories, and the considerations that go into committing a story inspired by real life events to film. She also tells us all about her experience with the Academy and being a medalist in the 2020 Student Academy Awards. If you'd like to see the films we make or watch any of our other videos, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/LoopedPictures or head to loopedpictures.com

In this episode of Department Spotlight, Dustin van Wyk and Alexander Verbaan talk about how they got into the industry, how many instruments you need to play to be a composer, the differences between scoring films vs commercials vs games and so much more! If you'd like to see the films we make or watch any of our other videos, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/LoopedPictures or head to loopedpictures.com

In this episode of Department Spotlight, Alyssa ten Doeschate, Peloyame Dituanyane, Kevin Strydom, and Natasha Luttjeboer talk about their favourite stock audio libraries, designing their own Sound Effects & their tips and approach for foley. They also discuss what it's like to be a sound designer in the age of memes. Apologies for the quality of Natasha's audio, 'tis the nature of Zoom calls sometimes unfortunately! If you'd like to see the films we make or watch any of our other videos, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/LoopedPictures or head to loopedpictures.com

In this Zoom edition of Department Spotlight, we talk to Production Designers who we met here in South Africa, but are now all over the world. Raquel Delgado still works in the South African industry, Lauren Boy does her magic in Brittain and Olivier Mutombe-Amisso currently works in Congo. They give us some great insights into the differences between the industries and how the world of production design works. If you'd like to see the films we make or watch any of our other videos, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/LoopedPictures or head to loopedpictures.com

In this Zoom edition of Department Spotlight, we talk to some of our writing friends and colleagues and find out what their process is. We discuss forming an idea and structuring your initial draft to when are you happy with a draft? They give us their incredible insights from working on commercials, feature films and series from South Africa and discuss how you can get started as a new writer. If you'd like to see the films we make or watch any of our other videos, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/LoopedPictures or head to loopedpictures.com

In this Skype edition of Department Spotlight, we talk to the DOP's of our recent short films. They discuss their time at film school, getting their first job and share some stories from working as everything from assistant electricians to being the DOP of commercials. They also tell us about what they want to see in the partnership between director and DOP. Finally, they talk about how the global pandemic has affected their lives and what they've been keeping busy with. If you'd like to see the films we make, feel free to check out our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/LoopedPictures or head to loopedpictures.com