Thabo Motsabi

Experience

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  Tank Films

  Oct 2004 - Jun 2005

  Video Editor

  I was working as a video editor. I was responsible for editing different music videos and some corporate videos produced by tank films. I was also responsible for liaising with clients for video viewings and working with them on any changes they deemed necessary. Some of the videos I edited are: Mafikizolo Mas’thokoze (2005) Nisicoshelani (2004) Revolution Ongiholayo (2005) Ernie Smith Dance (2005) Sipho Gumede Whispers (2005) B.O.P Naja/Bumper-to-Bumper (2004) Ntando Ubobhala (2004 Leanne Crazy (2004) Show less

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  Mogul Entertaiment

  Jan 2006 - Nov 2009

  Executive Producer

  I was responsible for business development and project management. I liaised directly with client and was accountable to them for the work commissioned to us. I was produced music videos and where needed I'D direct. I was responsible for all administrative control of the company but also worked on the creative aspect. Some of the work we produced was:Slikour’s Ventilation Mix Tape Volume 1 DVD, (2005) the making of the album.Adelaide Thambo’s Birthday Party (2006)World Teachers’ Day (2007)Sprite Hip-Hoop Tour (2007)The Offspring –Documentary (26’) (2008)I was also responsible for producing the 1st Hip Hop magazine in South Africa. MAS DVD Magazine Vol. 1 (2007) was an innovation which drew a lot of attention and interest in the urban hip hop circles. It received reasonable support from the public but its weakness was Mogul's lack of distribution infrastructure this lead to Vol. 2 never reaching the public. Show less

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  University of Johannesburg

  Jan 2007 - May 2008

  Videographer

  I was a videographer on at the University. I responsible for shooting, Directing and editing different UJ events. I was responsible for creating & scripting different concepts for corporate videos for different university departments.I did video to DVD transfers and edited various project for art students at the university

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  SABC

  Jun 2008 - Dec 2008

  Producer

  Freelance Producer on Contract working on current affairs. I was responsible for developing stories and packaging short documentaries. This involved hiring crew, booking gear and working with an editor on final edit of the story. I was accountable to my executive producer at the time.

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  Rapidwave

  Nov 2010 - May 2012

  Director

  - Business Development - Sales & Marketing

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  Tel-A-Vision Media

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2015

  Manager/Producer

  Make visions a reality by bringing ideas to lifeProduce video content for corporate and private clients.Over see the productions from idea conceptualization phase to post-production phase (project management). I provide clients with piece of mind knowing that their interests are looked after.

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  TOYS WITH ROOTS

  Mar 2015 - now

  Co-founder at Toys with with Roots. We retail a variety of toys that celebrate African children. www.toyswithroots.co.za I source products and manage relationships with suppliers. I'm responsible for distribution of the products (toys) we represent. Working with retail buyers and increasing our retail partners.

  • Managing Director

    Mar 2017 - now

  • Co-Founder

    Mar 2015 - now
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  IGNITION TV (Times Media Group)

  May 2015 - Feb 2017

  TV Series Producer

  I'm a series producer for Kasi Car Culture and Celeb Rides. I create entertaining content. I find the story (research) I shape the story (scripting treatment & directing) I produce the story (book cameraman, presenter sound as well as manage crew) and I tell the story (offline edit).As a series producer I oversee the production of the entire series. I approve inserts produced by other producers. I approve all edits. I choose the presenters and decide on the format of the show. I decide and approve all features. I suggest to sales ways we can incorporate sponsors and advertisers into the show. Kasi Car Culture is the number 1 show on IGNITION and has the highest ratings in the history of the channel.Celeb Rides is a show about celebrities and their cars. I have created good working relationships with artist mangers, agents, pr firms and some celebrities. I book the celebrity and then lights, camera and action. Show less

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  Africa Licensing House

  Jan 2023 - now

  Founder