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ITa��S lights, camera and action!
What started as a hobby for a Midlands State University (MSU) graduate with a BA in Film and Arts has become a full-time career.
Tinotenda Samson Majachani (22) is an upcoming film producer with style worth talking about.
a�?I focus on television productions and have worked alongside the likes of Arthur Evans, Hip-Hop 263 and done some productions for Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC). What you have heard of is just a tip of the iceberg. More and bigger works are in the pipeline,a�? said Majachani.
Hea��s a natural who needed the academic side of the trade to make him a complete filmmaker.
a�?Ia��m a natural but I learnt my skills at college. For the creative side I owe it to guys such as Trevor Ncube (producer of Arthur Evana��s Zambezi Magic show), Naboth Rizzla and Andy Cutta (Nama winner for video production),a�? he said.
Majachani said he has become more involved in post-production work of late. He has also headed music video productions for some of the leading local artistes.
He doesna��t come cheap.
a�?I base my charges on the costs of equipment and camera work to be dealt with. I dona��t compromise on quality, the most basic gear I work with starts from $1 000 going upwards,a�? he said.
The more money one pays,A� the better the job.
a�?The costs get higher especially when there are models to hire as well on top of the equipment and cameras to rent, thata��s the only way to produce quality. I make my money from the directora��s fee, which is usually half the cost of the job,a�? he said.
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Bongani Ndlovu