Post Production is dead.​ long live post production.

Usual Suspects Films is a post-production hub, offering editorial and finishing services to filmmakers and producers. From the first page to the last encode & upload and everything in between, we’ve got you thoroughly covered.

HELPING YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE

In the last decade, the landscape of post-production has changed drastically. Expensive tools previously financed over several years are now available as software, rentable monthly. Processing power is modular; Hollywood blockbusters are using commodity tools available to anyone with a credit card. ​The democratisation of software and hardware tools has put the power in the hands of talented creatives and technical teams who can understand & utilise them. If anyone can afford the tool, then the focus shifts to the craftsmen and women using those tools, that becomes the differentiator.

CHER FERNHOLD

Post Production Producer

Cher has spent seventeen years in production, starting as a runner at Red Pepper Pictures and worked her way through to line producing and in recent years, embracing the role of post-production producer. She gained invaluable experience and knowledge through the years by working with agencies, production houses and clients through projects ranging from commercials to corporate communication, educational content for broadcast, feature films, music videos and pitches for business on many brands, both local and international.​

Maya-Angelou Buys

Assistant Editor

Maya began her career in the post-production when she finished her film editing degree, it was during her time here where she had great opportunities to make music videos and short films. She was then accepted in the MNET Magic in Motion internship where she was given a chance to edit, grade and produce visual effects for three films. She has extensive experience in Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Maya has had a great advantage to extend her awareness within post-production as a young female filmmaker.

TAFARA TSURO

Assistant Editor

Tafara is highly skilled, with vast experience in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere and Avid Media Composer. Her ambitious, energetic, hardworking and dependable and always willing to learn attitude makes her a valuable asset. Extremely attentive to audio and video details. Very proficient in digital video and non-linear editing systems, including quality control, online editing, subtitles and deliverables. Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with great professionalism.

MARC BALEIZA

Managing Director

Marc Baleiza has been a post-production professional for more than fifteen years. He grew up within the digital transformation and has consulted both locally and abroad on post-production. Since 2014 he has been managing one of the most successful post-production facilities in Johannesburg, as well as arranging financing and co-production agreements for successful South African feature films.​

NICHOLAS COSTARAS

Creative Director

Nicholas Costaras is an acclaimed editor. He has edited two of the most significant box office success in South Africa in the last twenty-four months. The winner of a SAFTA award for best editing in a feature film and several more nominations, he has run his own advertising agency. Also, he has credits as a Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Visual Effects artist and Post Supervisor. His creative eye and vision are highly sought after.​​

CHRIS HARVEY

Technical Director

Chris Harvey is an entrepreneur and has amassed a wealth of experience, spending years as a senior DIT in the film industry. His understanding of technology and his attention to detail have earned him local and international credits. His ability to quickly problem-solve makes him indispensable in applying solutions to the needs of both domestic & international productions. In 2017 he found international film festival success with his short film Tears In The Rain.​