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Nick Alexandra is an accomplished cinematographer, filmmaker, and multimedia journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is also an experienced video editor and drone operator. With over 15 years of professional experience spanning the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Southern Africa, Nick has collaborated with prestigious international organizations including the UN Human Rights Office, Global Citizen, Financial Times, Bloomberg, Business Insider, Al Jazeera English, Sky News, Goethe Institute, GIZ, Music in Africa Foundation, and Amnesty International. Known for his visually striking cinematography and technical precision, Nick consistently delivers high-quality footage complemented by crisp, clear sound. Leveraging his extensive background as a journalist and producer, he approaches every project with keen editorial insight, crafting compelling visual narratives that resonate deeply with audiences. Nick is also adept at sensitively engaging with subjects, ensuring authenticity and emotional depth in the stories he helps bring to life. Standard Kit includes: Cameras: Sony FX6 4K Cinema Camera, Sony FX3 4K Cinema Camera, DJI Osmo Pocket 3 4K Camera with integrated gimbal. Lenses: Sony G Master 24-70mm f/2.8 and 70-200mm f/2.8. Audio: Sony UWP-D29 dual-channel wireless lavalier microphone system, Sennheiser MKE 600 shotgun microphone. Lighting: Godox FL150 LED key light plus two additional LED panel lights. Stabilization & Aerial: DJI Ronin RS2 Gimbal and DJI 4K Drone. Additional specialized equipment is readily available upon request to suit the unique needs of each project.
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I filmed and produced this feature for Business Insider's World Wide Waste docu-series, about South African entrepreneurs turning recycled PVC into high end home wares.
I was a cinematographer and co-producer of this film featuring arts organisations throughout Southern Africa for the Music in Africa Foundation and the Goethe Institute.
I filmed and directed this video for Global Citizen's Emerging Creatives series with poet and anti-GBV activist Onalerona Seane.
I was a Cinematographer on this Financial Times documentary about South Africa's power crisis. I filmed the key interview with Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.
