Youth Day Classic Basketball Tournament 2024
Visual Arts
Links to more pictures in the series: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8baTutK2qT/?igsh=eWNhaXlmY282OXE5
Tessa
Visual Arts
My beautiful dog, Tessa
Kalk Bay Harbour
Visual Arts
One of the many pictures I took of the early sunrise at Kalk Bay Harbour. Link to more pictures in the series: https://www.instagram.com/p/C89OWfUqf2N/?img_index=3&igsh=ajBjd3gzd3c2dnJz
Corner Store
Visual Arts
A night shot of a corner store in Cape Town CBD
Beauty in the Destruction
Visual Arts
After a horrible storm, one of the trees in my garden was damaged - it was split open and one of its big branches fell down onto the parking area. Even though there was so much destruction, there was something beautiful about it. Link to more pictures in the series: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDxZ3s4ITYG/?igsh=dndjc3FneTA4Znpt
Vibrations
Film & TV
Inspired by the concept of Phantom Vibration Syndrome, this silent short film follows a young woman named Gina, who wakes up to find her early morning routine disturbed by an ominous buzzing sound. Writted and Directed by Alex Arendse Genre: Silent Psychological Thriller Length: 12 minutes Watch film on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fIQRhXHsDqU?si=k2fdZBkB2jPvx5cC
Our Garden
Film & TV
A visual film depicting different scenes from my family’s garden. Our garden is always a source of peace and tranquillity for me, and this is something I wanted to convey visually. Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7vn8cAPPkms?si=zaHQ61vBtMkcLBTU
Lightcrawlers - Kalk Bay
Film & TV
Lightcrawlers is a spin-off group/event of the Nightcrawlers - group of photographers, videographers of various skill levels who meet once every two months to capture Cape Town’s night life. The Lightcrawlers meet up to capture the early morning sunrise at Kalk Bay Harbour. Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NSgPLKIscb8?si=SXrllLpDbzNmWyRc Footage captured by Alex Arendse Edited by Moegamat-Luqmaan Jacobs
The Intro
Film & TV
The official introductory piece that appears on my YouTube videos. This was the first time I have collaborated with an animator, and it was a fun learning experience. Concept and Direction by Alex Arendse Animation by Ameer Kriel Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K5qmc8aWz5w?si=GnsWotKr7bitda5h
Phoenix
Film & TV
This video actually serves as a "music video" for the song, "Phoenix" by friend, Katiti Matshaya. The goal of this video was to use the music and create a narrative around it using various images, and it also just a way for me to learn how to use video editing software. The video aims to convey two themes: 1. The idea of a phoenix - a mythical bird that near its death burns itself and rises from the ashes to start another life. 2. "Beauty in the destruction/distortion" There is an interesting distortion at the song's midpoint which juxtaposes the calm and surreal opening of the song. Therefore, I wanted to find imagery which would compliment the song's structure and the story. Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9dpR1FLufR4?si=9tRJgV16kY9GeH1j
DEFIANCE | 48HR FILM PROJECT | CAPE TOWN | 2024
Film & TV
Logline: Danny, a god with ability to teleport, goes on the run after stealing a mysterious power from her father, the King of the Gods. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jEkXKOG-37Q?si=nXAMqcdCpYVRwasp Team name: Trailblazers Genre: Superhero City: Cape Town Prop: Sponge Character: Danny/Daniel Botha Occupation: Teacher Line of dialogue: "Sorry my phone died" Team Leader & Director: Alex Arendse
About • Biography
A visual storyteller passionate about creating immersive and emotionally engaging works that resonate with the human experience. Working on becoming a full time film Writer Director, Creative Producer, and Showrunner. Currently freelancing in the film industry in Cape Town, South Africa. Eager to gain more set experience. Extremely passionate about all things art - film, photography, anime, painting etc.
Youth Day Classic Basketball Tournament 2024
Visual Arts
Links to more pictures in the series: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8baTutK2qT/?igsh=eWNhaXlmY282OXE5
Tessa
Visual Arts
My beautiful dog, Tessa
Kalk Bay Harbour
Visual Arts
One of the many pictures I took of the early sunrise at Kalk Bay Harbour. Link to more pictures in the series: https://www.instagram.com/p/C89OWfUqf2N/?img_index=3&igsh=ajBjd3gzd3c2dnJz
Corner Store
Visual Arts
A night shot of a corner store in Cape Town CBD
Beauty in the Destruction
Visual Arts
After a horrible storm, one of the trees in my garden was damaged - it was split open and one of its big branches fell down onto the parking area. Even though there was so much destruction, there was something beautiful about it. Link to more pictures in the series: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDxZ3s4ITYG/?igsh=dndjc3FneTA4Znpt
Vibrations
Film & TV
Inspired by the concept of Phantom Vibration Syndrome, this silent short film follows a young woman named Gina, who wakes up to find her early morning routine disturbed by an ominous buzzing sound. Writted and Directed by Alex Arendse Genre: Silent Psychological Thriller Length: 12 minutes Watch film on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fIQRhXHsDqU?si=k2fdZBkB2jPvx5cC
Our Garden
Film & TV
A visual film depicting different scenes from my family’s garden. Our garden is always a source of peace and tranquillity for me, and this is something I wanted to convey visually. Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7vn8cAPPkms?si=zaHQ61vBtMkcLBTU
Lightcrawlers - Kalk Bay
Film & TV
Lightcrawlers is a spin-off group/event of the Nightcrawlers - group of photographers, videographers of various skill levels who meet once every two months to capture Cape Town’s night life. The Lightcrawlers meet up to capture the early morning sunrise at Kalk Bay Harbour. Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NSgPLKIscb8?si=SXrllLpDbzNmWyRc Footage captured by Alex Arendse Edited by Moegamat-Luqmaan Jacobs
The Intro
Film & TV
The official introductory piece that appears on my YouTube videos. This was the first time I have collaborated with an animator, and it was a fun learning experience. Concept and Direction by Alex Arendse Animation by Ameer Kriel Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K5qmc8aWz5w?si=GnsWotKr7bitda5h
Phoenix
Film & TV
This video actually serves as a "music video" for the song, "Phoenix" by friend, Katiti Matshaya. The goal of this video was to use the music and create a narrative around it using various images, and it also just a way for me to learn how to use video editing software. The video aims to convey two themes: 1. The idea of a phoenix - a mythical bird that near its death burns itself and rises from the ashes to start another life. 2. "Beauty in the destruction/distortion" There is an interesting distortion at the song's midpoint which juxtaposes the calm and surreal opening of the song. Therefore, I wanted to find imagery which would compliment the song's structure and the story. Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9dpR1FLufR4?si=9tRJgV16kY9GeH1j
DEFIANCE | 48HR FILM PROJECT | CAPE TOWN | 2024
Film & TV
Logline: Danny, a god with ability to teleport, goes on the run after stealing a mysterious power from her father, the King of the Gods. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jEkXKOG-37Q?si=nXAMqcdCpYVRwasp Team name: Trailblazers Genre: Superhero City: Cape Town Prop: Sponge Character: Danny/Daniel Botha Occupation: Teacher Line of dialogue: "Sorry my phone died" Team Leader & Director: Alex Arendse