From South Africa to Clearhead: Meet Our New Freelance Producer

Expanding Our South Africa Video Production Capabilities

Clearhead is expanding its international production capabilities with a new focus on South Africa video production. We are delighted to welcome Cape Town-based Executive Producer Caroline van Kempen as a collaborating partner.

Through this partnership, our clients can access experienced production support across South Africa and the wider African continent. Caroline brings trusted local knowledge, strong industry relationships and hands-on production leadership.

As a result, we can make filming in the region feel more connected, straightforward and creatively ambitious.

Meet Caroline van Kempen

Caroline brings nearly a decade of experience delivering international commercial productions across Sub-Saharan Africa.

She has worked across every stage of production. This includes creative development, pre-production, filming, logistics and final delivery.

Over the years, she has also built a strong network of trusted crew, suppliers and production partners. Therefore, she can help international clients navigate the region with confidence.

Based in Cape Town, Caroline understands both the creative opportunities and practical demands of filming in South Africa. Her experience will strengthen the support Clearhead can offer to clients planning productions in the region.

Caroline van Kempen, Cape Town-based Executive Producer and South Africa video production partner at Clearhead

Why South Africa?

South Africa remains one of the world’s most exciting filming destinations.

The country offers an exceptional variety of locations. These range from dramatic coastlines and open landscapes to modern cities and distinctive architecture.

In addition, South Africa has experienced crews, strong production infrastructure and a well-established creative industry. Consequently, it can support commercials, branded content, documentaries and ambitious film projects.

For international clients, that combination creates exciting creative possibilities.

What This Means for Clearhead Clients

By strengthening our South Africa video production capabilities, Clearhead can now offer clients a more seamless route into the region.

For example, a project may need striking locations, experienced local crews or full production support. In each case, we can combine Clearhead’s creative approach with Caroline’s regional expertise.

This partnership also allows us to broaden the creative and logistical expertise available across the Clearhead network.

At the same time, our clients will continue to receive the collaborative, transparent and hands-on approach that sits at the heart of Clearhead.

Growing Our International Production Network

This partnership marks another important step in the growth of our international production network.

More brands and organisations now create content across multiple territories. Therefore, we want to make international production easier to manage.

By working with trusted partners on the ground, we can build stronger local connections. We can also give clients greater confidence throughout the production process.

Most importantly, we can continue to create ambitious work without losing the personal and collaborative approach our clients value.

We are delighted to welcome Caroline to the wider Clearhead network. Together, we look forward to developing new opportunities across South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.

To look at what we already did together, take a look in conjunction with Monks where you can find out more information here.