What has been your most challenging shoot to date?
"I worked on a shoot where I had to film 'out of town'. Sometimes, I can be a wimp when it comes to nature and bugs and things like that, so the crew will know that if the camera needs to get close to water, they really have to convince me! We had two challenges – the actress hadn't told us that she couldn't swim, and we were shooting at a lagoon. When you got in, you were knee-deep, and there were these harmless creepy crawlies, but they were dancing around my feet the entire time. I had to just get the shot, and it looks phenomenal now, but I always remember it was a tough environment for me. I was thinking, 'These things could bite me and what happens if I drop my camera?' It was challenging and uncomfortable, but we got there. I have also filmed in South Africa's townships, and we have had to get in and tell a story, on one occasion without security. But we got it done."
What's been the most valuable lesson you've learnt during your career?
"Communication, communication, communication – from start to finish, on any project. I often have so much going on, and then I need to keep on top of emails. Some days, I will work on multiple shoots in a day. You just have to keep communicating. And that might mean on a shoot day, you have to say, 'Listen, guys, I just need 20 minutes to send a really important email.' It's nice in this industry that people understand and respect that."
Do you have a favourite location to shoot in?
"I really enjoy going to new places, so anything that allows me to travel is amazing. But I also love the commercial space, as you can be so creative."
What's next for you?
"I want to shoot in every country in the EMEA region, and also in the United States of America. Other than that, I would just like to continue to film amazing stuff and meet new people and broaden the knowledge – not only for me, but also for the team I have been growing. That way, it is a win for all of us."