I am an experienced Cape Town based Documentary Cinematographer & Videographer with a passion for capturing captivating visuals that bring stories to life. As a Cinematographer & Videographer, I am constantly seeking opportunities to collaborate with talented individuals and organizations who share my vision for creating compelling visual e...
Read MoreI am an experienced Cape Town based Documentary Cinematographer & Videographer with a passion for capturing captivating visuals that bring stories to life. As a Cinematographer & Videographer, I am constantly seeking opportunities to collaborate with talented individuals and organizations who share my vision for creating compelling visual experiences.
With a career spanning over 20 years, I have had the privilege of working on a wide range of projects, including television, documentaries, commercials, brand & digital content, short films and music videos. I have been fortunate enough to have travelled and shot in 14 countries thus far spending most of 2015 documenting stories for the United Nations throughout Africa. Broadcasters I have done work for include BBC Lifestyle, Discovery Channel, TLC, CNBC Africa, Sony Max, SABC, KykNet and Via. Clients & Brands include Mercedes Benz, Amnesty International, Coca Cola, United Nations Development Programme, PSG Wealth, Xero & Superdry amongst others”
Recent nominations include Best Cinematography at the 2019 KykNet Silwerskerm Film Festival for the Short Film “Rooilug” His work as Director of Photography contributed to the BBC Lifestyle Series “Just Cooking” being nominated for Best Variety Program at the 2016 SAFTA Awards. As Cinematographer his work on the Short Film “Infidel” contributed to it winning the Audience Award at the 2016 48 Hour Film Challenge. As Off-line editor his work on the Documentary Film "The White Picket Fence" contributed to it winning the International Ambassador Award at the 2012 Rhode Island International Film Festival in the US. In 2010 his short film "Barber Shop” which he wrote, directed and shot made the final selection to the Transforming Stories International Film festival.
Kobus started Into the Light Films www.intothelightfilms.video in 2020 servicing ethical Brands, NGO, NPO’s & Ministries with a mandate to tell Transformative Stories that uplift, inspire & educate.
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