Jurgen Alan
Creative and Technical Director.

Jurgen has twenty two years of experience in the industry. He has worked his way through the ranks and has an in-depth understanding of all aspects of film making. As a director, he has proved himself internationally, with award winning work across a broad range of expertise, from special effects and state-of-the-art technology, to intense performance art.

Writer -Director- Photographer-  D.O.P-Editor-  Producer-  Artist- Animator

 

Aubrey Pieterse
Financial Director and CEO

Aubrey has twenty years of business experience and runs the largest trauma counselling service in Africa. He is a motivational speaker and a personal stress consultant for , Anglo American , the British High Commission, First National Bank and Nedbank, to mention a few. 

 Producer-  Artist- Motivational Speaker - Fight choreographer

Richard Kellond                                                                                        Marketing

Richard is a sought after assistant director and producer. The highlight of his film career was his role as Assistant Director for the Oscar winning South African produced “Tsotsi”.

 Producer-  Artist- Team Leader -Marketing

Amy  Chalfen

Big Kahuna

Amy is the proud holder of the title “Bigwig/ Chair like / Type Person”. She currently works with a range of young organisations, using her experience in start ups, corporates and incumbents to help them grow into great organisations. At JAR she works with the team to keep everything focussed on doing our best for – and with - our clients. Frankly it’s an easy job because every member of JAR is so dedicated to top quality delivery while being totally, inspirationally creative. She has managed product lines worth £ billions and built companies worth many £ millions, but JAR is a place that has won her heart..

Patrick Nolan                                                                                                                                                          Copy and Scriptwriter

Patrick has co-written the script for “Chicken Hollywood” with Jurgen Alan, which caught the eye of an investor, who is willing to fund the production of the movie. He is currently working on another script “The Punch”, for future production.

 Artist- Musician - Writer - Guru 

Laura Alan                                                                                                                                                     Executive Producer 

Laura Alan is a successful Freelance Film Producer working in the international commercial production industry. Her excellent creative understanding has been a major influence on the overall direction and treatment of multiple projects. Her meticulous dedication and expertise is renowned in the industry.

Film and TV Producer - Marketing

Daniel Stevenson                                                                                                                                        Production Assistant

Daniel Stevenson was spotted four years ago by Jurgen Alan as a future creative talent and has been mentored by him since. He has built up an impressive show reel in the short time he has been working, including an award winning advertisement for Lucas Jamon, a Jar Café client.

He has become Jar café's right hand man !

Photographer- Editor-  Artist- Animator - Photoshop specialist

Lindsay  Van Blerk                                                                                                                              Animation Director

Lindsay Van Blerk is an award-winning animator who has created and directed a number of successful animated movies, short stories, commercials and television series. His incredible passion and extraordinary talent for designing and bringing characters to life has led to him working with Academy Award nominated producers to animate and direct brilliant films that are recognized industry-wide. 

Writer -Director- Photographer-  D.O.P -Editor-  Producer-  Artist- Animator

Daron Chatz                                                                                                                                                            D.O.P

Photographer, Director , D.O.P, Editor and much more. He loves to capture images.Be it the magic of a unique moments, or the meticulous crafting of a stylised expression. Sometimes he likes to simply play or express. He enjoys working with different people to observe and engage with their human spirit.Has a love for visual poetry, conceptual thought, fantastic ideas and sentimentality.His path has led HIM through motion picture too. Has worked as a d.o.p. on many projects and has also worked as a director of commercials and film. Daron is an extraordinary talent. 

Writer -Director- Photographer-  D.O.P-Editor-  Producer-  Artist- Animator

Alan Glass                                                                                                                     BA Dramatic Art (Hons) Wits (Sprocket)

Communications Consultant, Producer, songwriter, voice artist, author and co-creator of Beautiful Creatures.

George Stofberg                                                                                                                                                      Divisional/ CEO Post-production .(Lucid Jar) 

George Stofberg has 15 years experience in editing and post-production work. He has studied and worked in London for 10 years. In that time he went from licensing manager to establishing a successful video production company, with the likes of Audi, BMW and Unilever as clients. Since returning to South Africa in 2006 he has established a successful post-production company consisting of a small, expert team of creative individuals, specialising in motion graphics, 3D animation, video editing and VFX. 

Director- Editor-  Producer-  3d Artist- Animator

Ingrid has over  15 years  of management experience in various industries, where her core functions have continuously  gravitated towards client relations and product marketing.  Ingrid has an open minded, holistic and gregarious nature which allows her to forge strong meaningful connections with people from all walks. 

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