Craig Maarschalk,
Based in Johannesburg, South Africa
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Craig Maarschalk has been working as a cinematographer since 2009, with 13 years experience in shooting and lighting across many formats including documentary, drama, commercials and reality. His keen eye and visual style has found him a favourite within the documentary world but whatever the genre, he’s dedicated to telling human stories. Craig has shot in many environments, travelling throughout South Africa, Lesotho, Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia, Australia, Ukraine, and the United States. He enjoys the rigour and challenge of the production environment, he’s a team player and enjoys collaborating with other dedicated people to craft compelling images and narratives. Craig has headed up large crews delegating to full technical teams as well as worked in streamlined crews for documentary shoots - whatever the environment Craig always achieves beautiful results.
AWARDS/HIGHLIGHTS
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2020, SAFTA Nomination for Best Youth Programme, MTV Shuga IRL SE03
2019, SAFTA Nomination for Best Cinematography, TV comedy, Hotel SE02
2018, SAFTA Nomination for Best Cinematography, TV comedy, Phil101
2018, SAFTA Nomination for Best Current Affairs, Life Esidemeni
2018, SAFTA Winner for Best Youth Programme, MTV Shuga IRL Season 2
2016, SAFTA Winner for Best Youth Programme, Life in a Day MTVbase
2014, Best Cinematography (+ Best Film), Fusion Doc Challenge at Slamdance for, I am Juli
2012, PROMAX Mandela Day commercial For SABC
2010, Best Foreign Film, Istanbul Architecture Film Festival Litshe le Golide