Willie Nel studied at the South-African Film and Drama Academy (AFDA) and finished his four-year honors degree in 2003 at the top of his class. He has shot over 200 music videos and more than 100 commercial films and numerous TV commercials, TV dramas and feature films. He has been the Director of Photography for the filmsmHopeville (2010), White Wedding (2009), Land of Thirst (2008 - TV Movie), Crossraods (2006 - TV Movie) and the short films: Superheros (2009), Sibahle (2006) and Kofifi (2004). Willie is currently working on a new Bioskope film called "Sleepers Wake" with director Barry Berk.
Willie Nel is passionate about filmmaking, and has a unique approach to storytelling. With an abundance of creative energy and unlimited passion, he has certainly made his mark on the South-African film industry as an innovative and respected D.O.P.
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