Pascale Neuschafer, Director of Photography in South Africa

The Date (2019) Camera Operator | Director of Photography

The Date is the story of two women looking for love in the 21st century. Lizzie and Olivia might be total opposites when it comes to careers and dress sense, but they do have one thing in common: they both swiped right. The two hit it off almost immediately, but there’s still one thing left to do… meet. (2018, 12min)

I am Chuma (2021) Director of Photography

A disabled, black, lesbian woman is triggered, releasing suppressed traumas of a gang rape and brutal attacks when she connects to a state of creative “flow” by picking up a stick. The animated hybrid story of Chuma Somdaka, studying business in Cape Town, finds her living rough on a bench for 3 years. She discovers her gift of art in a transformative moment setting in motion an empowering healing journey, but meets new societal challenges in her desire to remain connected to her bliss

Aan/Af (2022) Director of Photography

A reclusive, Afrikaans-speaking young man tries to help his elderly German neighbour in a time of need, despite the language barrier between them. Through their struggle to communicate, he discovers a shocking truth about himself.

Ackermans Lingerie TVC (2022) Director of Photography

TVC for Ackermans Lingerie, as part of their Valentine's day #selflove campaign

The Art of Fallism (2020) Director of Photography

The beginning of the #FeesMustFall movement in South Africa, told by the activists themselves. Wandile is studying at an expensive university in South Africa, historically dominated by white people. As a black trans person Wandile feels alienated and joins a massive student protest at the university. The students demand decolonization of the university and soon the protests evolve into a national movement for free education and the end to all forms of repression in the former apartheid state. Suddenly they find themselves the target of attacks by the university leadership, police and army, while internal conflicts threaten to tear the movement apart.

The Sacrifice (2019) Director of Photography

On the day before her arranged marriage to a much older man, Leila, a 15 year old Asian girl from London, has her Haldi ceremony with female relatives and friends. Her sister, determined to help her escape this unhappy fate, has enlisted the help of Margot, her English girlfriend. Together they wait for the right moment. (2018, 5min) Arri Trinity Challenge shorts scheme sponsored by ARRI and Directors UK.

Panasonic (2017) Camera Operator | Director of Photography

Siyamthanda ‘Siya’ Kolisi, South African rugby superstar, grew up in tough, underprivileged circumstances and was so inspired by Panasonic’s Solar Lantern initiative that he took an active role. This short film gives a glimpse into the initiative and ways it assists communities with no access to electricity.

How We Live (2020) Director of Photography

An intimate look at the way three families from different income and cultural backgrounds live in Cape Town.

Woolworths (2019) Director of Photography

Woolworths presents a short film celebrating moms, grannies, aunts, sisters and best friends.

Coughing Up for Gold (2014) Director of Photography

Multimedia project about former South African gold miners who were diagnosed with silicosis and received little, or no compensation from the companies that once employed them.

The Bones on Greenwich Shore (2016) Camera Operator | Director of Photography

What would you do if the one you loved carried a secret so dark that it threatened to shatter your entire world? Based on true events, this film explores the mysteries of love and coincidence in a riveting story that sets the lives of a young student and the painter she meets on a gut-wrenching journey of discovery.

Angst

Angst is a short film about the changing face of xenophobia in post-Brexit Britain. Amid the chaos of a violent anti-immigration protest, a teenage boy is party to a brutal assault. Running from the police, he finds refuge with a local shop owner. The attack will bear grave and immediate consequences for them both. (2016, 10min)

The Ghost in the Kamera

Maya, a 9 year old Anglo-Russian girl with a vivid imagination, lives with her hard-working, single mom in rural Hampshire. One day she discovers something belonging to her grandfather from the Soviet era and suspects it may be haunted. (2017, 10min)

The Loft

Newly engaged Jack and Cassie are looking for their first dream home. But the viewing of a perfect loft apartment comes with a surprise from the past that threatens their relationship and forces Jack to confront the consequences of his actions. (2017, 8min)

Short Film

I am Chuma (2021) Director of Photography

A disabled, black, lesbian woman is triggered, releasing suppressed traumas of a gang rape and brutal attacks when she connects to a state of creative “flow” by picking up a stick. The animated hybrid story of Chuma Somdaka, studying business in Cape Town, finds her living rough on a bench for 3 years. She discovers her gift of art in a transformative moment setting in motion an empowering healing journey, but meets new societal challenges in her desire to remain connected to her bliss.