Rowan Cloete

Rowan Cloete

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  • Timeline

  • About me

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  • Education

    • The Zone

      2001 - 2002
      MCSE Network and System Administration/Administrator

      I qualified as a Microsoft Certified Systems engineer on the Windows NT4 enterprise platform.

    • University of Cape Town

      2014 - 2015
      Short course in Financial Management Business Administration and Management, General 93

      I completed a short course covering the fundamentals of financial management to contextualise my entrepreneurial experience. Territory covered was:Module 1 The financial goal of a firmModule 2 Taxation and policiesModule 3 Understanding financial statementsModule 4 Analysing financial statementsModule 5 Profit planning and controlModule 6 The time value of moneyModule 7 Financing Module 8 Capital budgetingModule 9 Managing working capital

    • University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

      2017 - 2033
      Bachelor of Commerce - BCom Business Administration and Management, General Cum Laude
  • Experience

    • SABC

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2004
      On Air Host

      On air host for SABC1, responsible for developing and presenting continuity scripts.

    • HelloApartment

      Jan 2002 - now
      Owner

      HelloApartment (formerly StayJoburg) sprung out of my love for spaces and my passion for Johannesburg (also known as Joburg, Jozi, or Egoli). Cape Town has since joined the list.Being an intrepid traveler myself I have designed purchased, renovated and furnished a portfolio of home-away-from-home apartments and guesthouses over the years with what I love when I am away from home in mind: comfort, convenience, design and most importantly - location.

    • 8Ball Theatrical Productions

      Jan 2003 - Jun 2006
      Co-owner

      8Ball Productions was co-founded with director Henry Mylne and fellow thespian Terence Bridgett as a vessel for bringing well known television actors and award-winning texts together on the South African stage. During this time we produced 7 plays and played KKNK, Aardklop, Volksfees, Innibos, and had successful commercial runs in Cape Town and JHB. Notable achievements - not going completely broke.

    • MultiChoice Group

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2008
      Series producer - STOOK!

      Producing and directing 13 seasons of a popular media review show called STOOK!

    • Long Island Moving Pictures

      Jan 2005 - now

      LONG ISLAND MOVING PICTURES is headed up by Rowan Cloete, who has over the last decade become one of South Africa's leading online editors and colourists.Rowan has delivered on a diverse range of content including scripted features and series, documentary features and docuseries, reality shows, music videos and commercials. Clients include prestigious advertising brands, major film production houses and multiple local and international broadcasters and streamers.LONG ISLAND has expanded its resources, able to scale our team and facilities according to the demands of individuals projects. We have capacity to provide a comprehensive online, grade and delivery service for productions of any size and scope, able to meet the demands of big international VOD and broadcast productions. Show less Long Island Media has over the years developed from a production company to a boutique post-production house, with myself as the main artist. My main tool is DaVinci Resolve, where I make the average beautiful and the beautiful breathtaking. I am a member of the South African Guild of Editors (SAGE), and have been awarded the SAGE acronym. I also adjudicate the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA) in the technical categories. Projects often cross over and my experience as director and producer has given me a wide technical and artistic vocabulary that makes working with my clients fun and easy. Show less

      • Owner

        Jan 2004 - now
      • Senior Colorist

        Apr 2015 - now
      • Owner

        Jan 2005 - now
    • Pieter Toerien Productions

      Jan 2006 - Dec 2007
      Cast Member

      My musical theatre years. Most notable during this time: a supporting lead role as Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar which played JHB and CT and toured South Korea with an all-star South-African/Australian cast. In the free-love-rock musical Hair I performed the lead role of Claude in JHB and CT.

    • Isidingo

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
      Cast Member

      Isidingo: The Need is a South African soap opera, with dialogue mostly in English. The series premiered on SABC 3 in July 1998 and is broadcast evenings on SABC 3 from Monday to Friday at 19:30. I played the charming Johnny Bosman for 2 years.

    • Lucky Bean Media

      Feb 2010 - Jan 2013
      Colorist

      DaVinci Resolve ColoristAfter Effects MotionographerFCP/Adobe Premiere Editor

    • TiNT Post & Production

      Feb 2013 - Feb 2015
      Colorist

      DaVinci Resolve ColoristAfter Effects MotionographerFCP/Adobe Premiere Editor

    • MOI Content powered by Ministry of Illusion

      Apr 2015 - Jul 2020
      Senior colorist

      DaVinci Resolve ColoristAfter Effects MotionographerFCP/Adobe Premiere Editor

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rowan Cloete
      Best Documentary - I, Mary Berlin Indie Film Festival Jul 2021 Colourist and online editor of this locally produced documentary which picked up top prize for ‘Best Documentary’ at the prestigious Berlin Indie Film Festival.
    • Awarded to Rowan Cloete
      Best Achievement in Cinematography & Best Made for TV documentary SAFTA Apr 2021 Colourist and online editor of this locally produced sports documentary series which tells the story of the Springboks and their journey to the pinnacle of international rugby, the Rugby World Cup.
    • Awarded to Rowan Cloete
      SAGE Acronym South African Guid of Editors Mar 2019 The SAGE acronym, S.A.G.E., indicates peer recognition of excellence in a field. It is the highest honour that SAGE can bestow on an editor. The acronym application process aligns itself with the international standards set by the American Cinema Editors (ACE) and Australian Screen Editors (ASE) associations, making it a rigorous process for both the applicant and committee.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Trustee

      Issued by Roseways Body Corporate on Jan 2010
      Roseways Body CorporateAssociated with Rowan Cloete