ERNIE Vosloo
DIRECTOR| SHOW RUNNER
Reality TV| Drama| TVC's| Documentary Filmmaker
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Wounds
Wounds is a South African medical drama television series which captures the tightrope that medical professionals walk daily, where a single decision can save a life or end it.
The series is set in the fictional Healing Hands Hospital, where nurses and doctors dedicate their lives to helping others.
Their hands might be healing, but they can also bring harm to each other and themselves.
KwaMamazala S1
Mam’Sheila is utterly adored by her three adult sons. They would not tolerate a bad word against her… Unfortunately, their three wives are forced to deal with a lot of stress thanks to their Mamazala. To keep peace in the family, and to keep their marriages afloat, the three daughters-in-law need to stay in their mother-in-law’s good books – an extremely trying task, since Mamazala is not easy to please.
The Single Wives SA
The Single Wives SA, is an international reality format. A 12-episode series that follows 6 women in the search of a second chance at love after heartbreak.
This is uplifting and transformational television
It Takes A Village S2
Teko Modise a household name of South African soccer is making his appearance on TV screens on the second season of SABC 1’s popular reality series ‘It Takes A Village’ as the show host.
BIO
ERNIE VOSLOO
TV DIRECTOR - Drama, Reality, TVC, Doccies
BASED IN JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
ERNIE VOSLOO produces a wide range of distinctive factual programming for television, and have gained a reputation for delivering intelligent, imaginative, beautifully crafted films.
He studied Media at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg and then joined the South African Broadcasting Corporation - SABC.
Ernie has achieved numerous SAFTA awards, Avanti awards, Loeries and Golden Horns for both broad and narrowcast projects. and an EMMY Nomination for a youth talk show - CHOICE.
Ernie was executive producer & director for Ochre Moving Pictures. Working on the multi-award-winning 'Zola 7' a factual entertainment TV series for SABC 1.
Ernie was the Series Director for 'Got Talent – Nigeria' and 'X-Factor West Africa'. He directed a 4-part doccie series shot in Rio de Janeiro. In 2015 he directed 2 seasons of 'Isibaya' an award-winning daily drama broadcasting on DStv. Ernie then series directed ‘Greed & Desire’ a daily telenovela.
Ernie was the director on ‘Bolhuis S1’ a crime doccie drama for KykNet. He was the Series Director on 'The Single Wives' an international format reality series for Mnet. And earlier in 2021 he was the Content HOD and creative director on 'Love Island SA'. Currently he is directing the medical drama 'WOUNDS' with Paw Paw films and 'KwaMamazala' a comedy drama for SABC 2.
RECENT PROJECTS
2021 - "KwaMamazala" - Dramady 13x24:00 - SABC 2
2021 - "WOUNDS" - Medical Drama 13x24:00 - 1Magic
2021 - "Love Island SA" - International dating series 36X 48:00 - Mnet
2020 - "The Single Wives SA - Transformational series 12X 48:00 - Mnet
2019 – “It Takes a Village with Pearl Modiadie” – S3 Reality series 13x52:00 – SABC 1
2019 – “It Takes a Village with Teko Modise – S2 Reality series 13x52:00 – SABC 1
2018 – “Bolhuis” - S1. Crime series 13X 52:00 - KykNET
2018 – “Fearless Next” series of 10 Standard Bank Commercials – Collective ID
2017 – “It Takes A Village with DJ Zinhle” – S1 Reality series 13X52:00 – SABC 1
2017 – “Wedding Bashers” - S1 Reality series – Mnet
2016 – “Greed & Desire” – Daily Tele Novella 208 x 24:00 Mzansi Magic
2015 – “Isibaya” S3 & 4 – Drama Mzansi Magic
2014 – “House Hunters International” 2x 24:00 South Africa eps – Leopard Films USA
2014 – “Amagugu” – Drama series 13x 26:00 – SABC 1
2014 – “No Borders” – 8 part Doccie series Brazil/SA – Etv
2013 – “No One Cooks Like Mama” – Cooking Series – 13x24:00 – SABC 2
2013 – “Di ya Wela” – Cooking Series – 13x24:00 – SABC 2
2013 – “Nigeria Got Talent” – 26x48:00 – Reality talent search series – Nigeria/Ghana
2012 – “House Hunters International” – 1x 24:00 South African Ep – Leopard Films USA
2012 – “Rolling with Kelly” – 13x24:00 Reality TV series – Etv
2012 – “Slice of Life” – 13X 24:00 Cooking series – Etv
2011 – “Nigeria Got Talent” – 26:48:00 – talent search series - Nigeria/Ghana
2011- “X-Factor West Africa” – 26x48:00 – international format – Nigeria/Ghana
CLIENTS
SABC 1 / SABC 2 / Mnet Ch101/ Mzansi Magic / E-TV / KykNet
Black Swan Media / Ochre Media / Collective ID / Open Field / Leopard Films / Provoco.
CONTACT
+27 83 700 3800
BIO
ERNIE VOSLOO
TV DIRECTOR - Drama, Reality, TVC, Doccies
BASED IN JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
With his creative flair and keen eye for detail, Ernie Vosloo produces and directs some of the most distinctive and intelligent programming for television. From factual entertainment to award-winning dramas, he's a true maestro of the craft.
Ernie's award cabinet is overflowing with accolades, from SAFTA awards to EMMY nominations - this guy knows his stuff! His work on youth talk shows, community makeovers, and international food series is just the tip of the iceberg. And let's not forget his directing on popular TV shows like Got Talent – Nigeria, House Hunters Int, Love Island SA and X-Factor West Africa.
But Ernie doesn't stop there. He's also a showrunner and content HOD, with credits on Zola 7, WOUNDS, KwaMamazala, and the exciting Nat. Geo./Disney co-production, Team Sayari.
So if you want beautifully crafted films that are both imaginative and exhilarating, Ernie Vosloo is the name to know.
With him at the helm, you're sure to be in for a wild ride!
RECENT PROJECTS
2025 - "SAFA TV" - Weekly sports magazine series - SABC Sport
2024 - "SAFA TV" - Weekly sports magazine series - SABC 1/SABC Sport
2024 - "The Journey Beyond" - Conservation series - Disney Africa & National-Geographic.
2024 - "Crown Chasers" - Creative and Development Director - SABC 3
2024 - "The Four - Mzansi" - Development of Talent search reality series - Mzansi Magic.
2023 – Series directed a relationship reality TV series for a streaming service.
2022 - "Team Sayari" - Conservation Series 24X 22:00 - Nat. Geo & Disney
2022 - "Fashion Hero" - Reality series 13X 52:00 - INT
2021 - "KwaMamazala" - Dramady 13x24:00 - SABC 2
2021 - "Wounds" - Medical Drama 13x24:00 - 1Magic
2021 - "Love Island SA" - International dating series 36X 48:00 - Mnet
2020 - "The Single Wives SA" - Transformational series 12X 48:00 - Mnet
2019 – “It Takes a Village with Pearl Modiadie” – S3 Reality series 13x52:00 – SABC 1
2019 – “It Takes a Village with Teko Modise" – S2 Reality series 13x52:00 – SABC 1
2018 – “Bolhuis” - S1. Crime series 13X 52:00 - KykNET
2018 – “Fearless Next” series of 10 Standard Bank Commercials – Collective ID
2017 – “It Takes A Village with DJ Zinhle” – S1 Reality series 13X52:00 – SABC 1
2017 – “Wedding Bashers” - S1 Reality series – Mnet
2016 – “Greed & Desire” – Daily Tele Novella 208 x 24:00 Mzansi Magic
2015 – “Isibaya” S3 & 4 – Drama Mzansi Magic
2014 – “House Hunters International” 2x 24:00 South Africa eps – Leopard Films USA
2014 – “Amagugu” – Drama series 13x 26:00 – SABC 1
2014 – “No Borders” – 8 part Doccie series Brazil/SA – Etv
2013 – “No One Cooks Like Mama” – Cooking Series – 13x24:00 – SABC 2
2013 – “Di ya Wela” – Cooking Series – 13x24:00 – SABC 2
2013 – “Nigeria Got Talent” – 26x48:00 – Reality talent search series – Nigeria/Ghana
2012 – “House Hunters International” – 1x 24:00 South African Ep – Leopard Films USA
2012 – “Rolling with” – 13x24:00 Reality TV series – Etv
2012 – “Slice of Life” – 13X 24:00 Cooking series – Etv
2011 – “Nigeria Got Talent” – 26:48:00 – talent search series - Nigeria/Ghana
2011- “X-Factor West Africa” – 26x48:00 – international format – Nigeria/Ghana
CLIENTS
SABC 1 / SABC 2 / Mnet Ch101/ Mzansi Magic / E-TV / KykNet/ Disney/ National Geographic
Black Swan Media / Ochre Media / Collective ID / Open Field / Leopard Films / Provoco/ White Rhino Films
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