Brian Mason
Video Editor
& Motion Designer
Passionate about all things
‘story-telling’,
no matter
the medium
I’m Brian, a digital creative focusing on video editing, motion, and copywriting.
I have over 14 years experience in video and content creation, copywriting, animation, and production, allowing me to artistically craft visual narratives while incorporating purpose and direction from a strategic viewpoint.
Mercedes-benz 50 year anniversary (2017)
Bio
Originally from ‘Jozi’, I now get to call Cape Town ‘home’. I’m a highly skilled and experienced video editor and motion designer with over 14 years experience in the industry.
Focusing mainly on short-form, unscripted content, I’ve collaborated on numerous projects ranging from promo’s to TVC’s, explainer videos to micro-documentaries and short films for high profile clients such as Mercedes-Benz, Spotify, Square, Standard Bank, and Beautiful News.
My approach
I have always been captivated by the intricacies and the power of storytelling. My approach to crafting compelling and impactful content is to immerse myself in the entire process.
By understanding, collaborating and crafting the narrative from ideation all the way through to final delivery and promotion, only then can a project fulfil its true purpose and potential.
Adverts
Promo’s and digital videos
Mercedes-Benz SA
50 Year Anniversary
A project dedicated to showcasing how Mercedes-Benz have been redefining performance for over 50 years.
Standard Bank
”The Oscars”
Online web-campaign created by Standard Bank for their existing Professional Banking clients for the chance to win a trip to attend the Oscars.
Spotify
Smart Shuffle (producer)
Introducing Smart Shuffle - the new experience from Spotify that keeps listening sessions fresh with personalised recommendations that perfectly match the vibe of an original playlist.
Beautiful News
A Year in Review
A retrospective look at 2020 to see all the ways it was a great year after all.
Mobicel
Commercial
Television commercial created for telecommunications company Mobicel, to advertise and promote it's new offering “DesireAir” to the South African market.
Mercedes-Benz SA
Never Stop Improving
Short teaser created for social media platforms to introduce the new "Never Stop Improving" campaign featuring Akani Simbine for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Commonwealth Bank
SA Launch
Short product education video to help identify and introduce the Australian brand to the South African market.
Mercedes-Benz SA
Advanced Driving Academy
Promotional piece created for Mercedes-Benz South Africa to use as part of a sales kit to entice members to sign up for the Advanced Driving Academy course.
Sexed.pl
Online Promo
Polish-based NGO that raises awareness and offers platforms surrounding sex education and debunking myths / negative stereotypes
Short films
& Proof of concepts
The Mould & The Maker
Short Film
"There once was a kind-hearted teacher, who befriended an unlikely creature”
A short film which won "Best Film" of 2016 at the 48 Hour Film Project Johannesburg.
Death‘s (Man)date
Short Film
Death's (Man)date is a six minute short film created by a group of independent filmmakers which won Best Film at 48 Hour Film Project Johannesburg 2014.
The Travelling
Proof of Concept
Trailer for a Proof of Concept format for a platform where travellers can freely share their authentic travel experiences.
Animation
& Motion Design
Ctrl
Online Video
Creation of a short 15 second promotional brand advert to help drive messaging and awareness for Ctrl Insurance.
UpnUp
Explainer Video
This explainer video was created to introduce the brand and product to market, while answering the biggest FAQ's.
Think Money
The Uncle Website
A short, 2-minute 2-D motion graphic animation to help introduce Think Money's new website, 'The Uncle', to the South African Market.
Accolades
48HR Film
johannesburg
Winner of Best Film (2016)
“Mould & the Maker”
48HR Film
johannesburg
Winner of Best Film (2014)
“Death’s (Man)date”
South african
Music awards
Best Video of the Year (2011)
