bio

Di Rosen is an award winning producer/director with extensive experience in the industry in Executive Producing, Producing, Directing and production who boasts a career that has stretched across South Africa, Africa, Middle East, France, Amsterdam and India. Di has 9 awards and 17 nominations under her belt. Di can produce well and interact with people and draw from them what most producers wouldn’t be able too. I am creative and have the ability to see beyond the eye. I have a very good repore with people and people respond well to me, I tend to get the best out of people both on and off camera. In terms of directing I have a good visual eye, I communicate well with my crews. I cope in stressful environments. Having been involved in the television industry for over thirty years I have extensive knowledge and experience in the technical, creative and management aspects of television production. I have produced and directed content across a wide range of genres. I have the skills, drive, and positive ‘can-do’ attitude. I am solution oriented, and capable of developing a cohesive team environment. I recognize that the key to business success is staff motivation and performance, and due to this, I present well developed people management skills. Long hours are not an issue. As a professional who has always delivered upon set projects and objectives, I am able to communicate effectively, whilst planning and acting strategically. My years of working experience have ensured that I have been exposed to a diverse range of people from all walks of life. This has provided me with the ability to understand how to get the best out of a range of different people for the benefit of the project and the cause that it represents. My honest and compassionate approach is necessary when providing input as a facilitator, and I am passionate about working for a cause that will encourage upliftment and provide beneficial results for others. I am currently on the advisory council of #changemakershub and am instrumental in assisting with storytelling and mentoring. The abovementioned is relevant, but even more so is my commitment to integrity and my aim to leave a positive legacy where possible. Because of this commitment, I have been recognized as a leader in my field. I have acted as an integral member of relevant projects, I am highly adaptable and my genuine interest in my line of work ensures that I am resourceful, pragmatic, optimistic, and open to new ideas and opportunities. Key words to describe Di - innovative, creative, integrity, loyalty, teamwork, achievement. Long Term contracts are not an issue, as I have an adult son, and my partner is supportive in me thriving in different environments

skills

Director
Producer
Production Coordinator

education

Diploma in Public Relations and Marketing including almost 40 years of experience in the television industry.

experience

Di Rosen is an international multi- award winning creative director/producer of television and shooting live events She has won awards for bryan adams concert in SA, Alanis Morrissett concert in S.A. , The Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Israel Houghton and the New Breed live in S.A. just to mention a few . She has directed DVD’s and toured with many artistes over the 35 year span Simply Red, Sting, Rodriquez(sugarman), Janet Jackson, Marcus Miller, Tower of Power, the late George Duke, Mezzo Forte, Kirk Wahlum, Jose Feliciano, Lalah Hathaway, bryan adams, Level 42, Shakatak, Micasa, Take 6, The Temptations, Johnny Clegg, Macy Gray, Jonathan Butler, Israel Houghton and the New Breed, Brian Mcknight, Khanye West ,Westlife, Jamiroquai, Mary J Blige KC and Jo Jo, Jonathan Butler, Smashing pumpkins, Eric Benet, Erykah badau, Randy Crawford, Cranberries, the late Luther Vandross ,Commodores, Yellow jackets, vanessa mae, Al Di Meola, Billy Ocean, Maher Zain, Joyous Celebration Choir, Miriam Makeba, Angie Stone, Hugh Masekela, Abdullah Ibrahim, Johnny Clegg, Savage Garden to name just a few. Di has directed the Cape Town International Jazz Festival for 16 years and has graced the red carpets of Cannes and Sundance to interview celebrities. She has created and directed/produced several long running, award winning programmes for South African broadcasting of many different genre’s and also has a reputation in the industry for training and mentoring many aspiring producers, directors and production personnel Close to our hearts, Di also created The Power Within, a documentary series focusing on women, abuse and healing. With eight awards and sixteen nominations, Di works under Di Rosen Productions and is Global Vice President for Bigtime.radio international entertainment group.

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