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March 28, 2026

N4 Narrative Documentary

N4 Narrative Documentary

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N4 Narrative – Documentary

Directed by Warren MacCarthy @zen_cinematic for the The N4 Narrative program, this short documentary highlights the extraordinary initiative budding in a small village in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The program director, Zuki has created a safe space for engagement and transformation. The N4 Narrative program built something meaningful out of nothing, contributing to the community and environment at the same time.
Zuki’s magnanimous spirit combined with the generosity and vision from the N4 Narrative founders and donors made the N4 center in a small township successful.
Director, Producer: Warren MacCarthy @zen_cinematic; DOP: Stefan Calitz; Producer (India): Divya Ganapathy
Agency: OML (India); All crew from Port Elizabeth supplied by Filmhouse
#transformation #compassion #empathy #storytellers #documentary
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February 9, 2026

Pretty Yende – Documentary

Pretty Yende: Documentary

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Pretty Yende – Documentary

Produced for San Fransisco Opera and Lumahai Productions (USA).
Pretty Yende is a rare talent born out of a small town called Piet Retief (eMkhondo) who has transformed the opera world with her sincere, humble, yet powerful presence. See the full version here: In Song: Pretty Yende
US Director: Elena Park @elenalumahai ; SA co-Director: @directorbling Maropeng Mushangwe; Executive Producers: Matthew Shilvock; Gregory Henkel, Elena Park; US Producer: Nicole Potter; SA Executive Producer: Warren MacCarthy; Editor: Steven L. Mallorca, DOP’s: Paula Zapata @pz_visualcontent; &  Mike Downie @mdownie350 (CT); Photographer: Deborah Rousoux (CT);  Camera: Michael Jojo; W.MacCarthy; Focus Puller (2nd AC): Mari Schultz (Piet Retief), Vahid Davids (Cape Town); DIT/VT: Wez Ferreira (CT); Reggie Ngaoto (PR);  Sound: @heysoundguy1 Theuns Van Dyk, Boom Swinger: Nathan Midcalf, Mongezi Pete (PR);
Production Manager: Megan Baker; Gaffer: Paul Hickson, Igshaan Mohammed (Cape Town); Best Boy (Piet Retief): Paul El Buba; Sparks: Wayne Richards, Yandya Pitchene; Best Boy (Piet Retief): Xolani Mnguni; Hair and Make-up: Nomfundu Sontundu (Cape Town); Zinhle Mavuso (Piet Retief)
Unit Manager (Cape Town): Kalvan Bezuidenhout; Grips Assistant: Thabiso Koaho, Gosego Mosegedi; Chaperone: Remy Djieutcheu (Cape Town), Richard Ushe & Nkululeko Hlongwane (Piet Retief); Production Assistant: Mia Mc Donough; Ceder Catering; Palo Security
Filmed on location in Cape Town, Dylan Lewis Sculpture Gardens, and Piet Retief (eMkhondo).
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January 15, 2026

Pick n Pay & Nu Harvest – Brand Advert

Pick n Pay & Nu Harvest – Brand Advert

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Pick n Pay & Nu Harvest Brand Advert

This documentary style advert is in a series of videos done by Seed Media exploring top level suppliers and staff contributing to Pick n Pay’s success.  Nu Harvest has been supplying Pick n Pay fresh vegetables for nearly 50 years. Under the guidance of professionals, Brian Murara – Farm Manager, and Eden Venter -General Manager, Nu Harvest ensures very high standards throughout the harvesting process, all the way through to delivery.
Agency: Accenture Song
Account Director: Leigh Newlands
Account Manager: Nasiphi Mvunyiswa
Director: Warren MacCarthy
Camera: Jaccie Coetzee, Jason Haji-Joannou, W.MacCarthy
Editor and Colorist: W.MacCarthy
#documentary #retail #commercialfarming #farmingrocks

 

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December 30, 2025

Coco Safar Brand Advert

Coco Safar – Brand Advert

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COCO SAFAR – BRAND ADVERT

Coco Safar Brand Advert filmed by Zen Cinematic -an extraordinary coffee café adventure conceived in New York, created in Cape Town – Coco Safar – unique and innovative cafe – is the brainchild of Wil Liebenberg and Caroline Sirois, who spent the better part of 20 years traveling the globe in search of the finest coffee and culinary experiences.
Director/DP (all): @zen_cinematic Warren Mac Carthy;
Producer: Warren MacCarthy;
Client; Wil Liebenberg;
DP: (day1,2):Tonga Isango; DP (day 2,3) – Marc Degenaar;
Gaffer: Peleko Chunkason (day4);
Jib & Cam Operator: Patrick Mutayi
Editor and Colorist: Warren MacCarthy
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