Meet THE TEAM
JO MUNNIK: DIRECTOR & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Jo Munnik is an internationally acclaimed filmmaker & journalist who has spent two decades navigating the African continent—from 33 degrees South to 33 North—to uncover the stories that define our era. As the founder of a woman-led production house in Cape Town, she brings a signature blend of journalistic rigor and cinematic craft to branded storytelling and documentary film, specialising in bridging the gap between African narratives and a global audience.
Her career was forged in the high-stakes furnace of breaking news and investigative journalism. Whether managing the 24-hour production of the Oscar Pistorius trial or spearheading coverage of Nelson Mandela’s passing for Carte Blanche, Jo developed an early instinct for moving fast without losing the human heart of a story—foundations she sharpened further during her years as the staff Africa features producer for CNN International.
Jo’s work is characterized by its immense versatility and creative breadth. Beyond the director’s chair, she operates as a high-level creative partner and executive producer, spearheading documentary and branded content for CNN, Disney+, and National Geographic.
Her portfolio spans the prestigious and the profound: from producing immersive 360° impact films for brands to directing SAFTA-nominated documentary series on youth culture and filming and directing a BBC documentary exploring South Africa's illicit psychedelic therapies.
Whether exploring fungal secrets for the Daily Maverick or producing podcasts, Jo focuses her lens on the intersection of identity, conservation, and social justice. As a guest lecturer and media trainer, she remains dedicated to the "deep dive," blending investigative rigor with high-end creative execution. Jo isn’t just filming history; she’s capturing the pulse of a continent—always exploring, always documenting, and always bringing the world closer to Africa.
JASON BOSWELL: CINEMATOGRAPHER
Jason Boswell is an award-winning cinematographer and technical diver specializing in natural history, documentary, and underwater filmmaking. He leads with a unique intersection of technical precision and artistic vision, bringing a deep-sea perspective to projects that require extreme environmental expertise, scientific rigor, and world-class craft.
His career is defined by nearly 20 years beneath the surface, navigating the world’s most demanding aquatic environments as a certified technical and cave diver. It was in these remote depths that he learned to move with purpose, think under pressure, and capture the unseen beauty of the natural world—instincts he has utilized for global giants like Apple TV+ and Netflix.
Jason has built a reputation for bridging the gap between high-end production and scientific discovery. His cinematography was central to acclaimed productions such as The Year Earth Changed and Night on Earth, while his impactful footage for international news networks has turned complex environmental issues into human-interest stories that inspire global action. As a dedicated citizen scientist, his work does more than document; it contributes directly to marine and terrestrial research.
Whether exploring uncharted cave systems or documenting the pulse of our changing planet, he remains committed to the story beneath the swell.
JAMES CARROLL: EDITOR & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
James Carroll is an award-winning producer and editor with over 15 years of experience across television, film, live performance, and digital broadcast. He leads projects with a rare duality—balancing the technical precision of a senior editor with the high-level vision of an executive producer to bring scale, narrative depth, and technical excellence to every frame.
His career took root in the high-stakes world of South African cinema and investigative journalism, where he served as a Partner at The Film Factory and produced a string of box-office hits. It was during these formative years, and later producing for the legendary actuality program Carte Blanche, that he mastered the art of moving between genres—instincts he sharpened further while editing for global giants like Viacom (MTV) and CNN in New York.
James has built a prolific portfolio that spans continents and formats, spearheading content for international powerhouses including the BBC, Samsung, Nike, and ESPN. His work on the feature documentary Love, Gilda received a Primetime Emmy nomination (2019), and his recent documentary series Habits of Gen Z won a SAFTA for Best Structured or Docu-Reality Show (2024). From producing sold-out theatre at the Edinburgh Fringe to post-supervising immersive 360° films his versatility is his signature.
Now operating at the intersection of global brand storytelling and independent film, he’s never not cutting. Never not producing. Never not chasing the next great edit..