Haddad Viljoen

South Africa
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Expertise

Creative Production
Film Direction
Documentary Filmmaking
Marketing Strategy
Publicity Management
Visual Storytelling
Brand Development
Content Strategy
Festival Programming
Television Production
Music Industry Marketing
Primary Sector
Music Streaming
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Biography

Haddad Viljoen is an experienced creative producer, director, and marketer with over 20 years in South African television and music industries. Currently Managing Director of Sentient Creative SA since 2018, specializing in visual storytelling and documentary filmmaking. His notable work includes the Klubhuis documentary series exploring South African club rugby culture. Previously served as Chief Marketing Officer at NicheStreem (2015-2017), Creative Director at Matchbox Live, and Head of Marketing for M-Net's kykNET and MK89 music channels. His background spans festival programming at Aardklop, executive production at Orijin, and extensive work in Afrikaans media. Serves as judge on cultural festival panels including KKNK's Kannapaneel.

Education

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B.A. Honours in English, Philosophy, Translation & History of Art

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit

1996-2001

Languages

EnglishAfrikaans

Awards

  • 🏆Member of 2024 KKNK Kannapaneel (Independent Festival Judging Panel)
  • 🏆In Solidarity Prize - SU Woordfees (Drama Category)