Schneigansz: Live in Lonehill, work at Urban Brew Studios in Ferndale and mainly play in my garden with my daughter.
Schneigansz: My natural platinum blonde hair, my loud, no-hold-back voice and my ridiculously long, unpronounceable surname.
Schneigansz: I studied a BA Journalism majoring in TV. I started as a production assistant at Urban Brew Studios on three shows - Africa Inc, Last Say on Sunday and Car Quest and went on to become production manager for Car Quest. After my maternity leave, I moved into operations and facilities for what was supposed to be three months. Four years later, I'm still in operations. I've recently taken on the position of business development manager for urbanWorx, the facilities division of Urban Brew Studios We have 8 studios, 29 edit suites, 10 final mix suites and a facility that broadcasts 8 channels, so it's very busy and rather technical.
Schneigansz: Chocolate, running and braaing with my family.
Schneigansz: It's fast-paced, forever changing and never dull.
Schneigansz: Client service! My mission is to provide the best client service for my facility.
Schneigansz: I start at 06:45, just because the studios are quiet and I get to catch up on admin and emails. From about 08:30 the studios start to buzz and we hit the ground running. Nothing is average about television and every day presents its challenges, but nothing gives me a bigger high than solving issues and helping create spectacular TV. I am on my feet a lot and have a hands-on approach with my crew and clients. Basically, I am everywhere all at once, helping where I can.
Schneigansz: Passion, commitment and thinking out the box to problem-solve on your feet.
Schneigansz: Facility-wise, I don't think many are getting it right. That's what we're aiming to achieve. Television production facilities are scarce, considering the number of production houses that there are in Gauteng alone. UrbanWorx wants to support the smaller production houses by offering our unique facilities and client-focused service.
Schneigansz: Multiple external hires, as well as channel broadcasting.
Schneigansz: IP, VOD, OTT. I constantly remind myself that you are only as good as your last job.
Schneigansz: Late at night when I can unwind and reflect on the day.
Schneigansz: I can touch my nose with my tongue.
Schneigansz: Pictures of my daughter, pictures of my facility and pictures of my daughter gaffer-taped to doors at my facility.
Schneigansz: You need to have huge passion and be prepared to work long hours. Get a driver's license even if you don't have a car. Don't be arrogant, the industry is small.
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*Interviewed by Leigh Andrews.