Warren Batchelor (WBP) Profile

WB Productions (WBP)

Company Profile WBP is an exciting, creative and cutting edge production company that specializes in film, documentaries, international and local television productions, both live and recorded, live corporate events and special events as well as stage productions and concerts.

It is headed by acclaimed Producer/Director /Writer Warren Batchelor.

Warren is renowned for productions ranging from film and international television spectaculars to intimate corporate events.

WB Productions provides a complete service to the industry by outsourcing and meticulously managing any other aspects of the event to carefully chosen, established strategic partners that have been forged through twenty-eight years in the industry.

Warren Batchelor, during his 28 years in the entertainment industry has garnered many accolades for the various high profile international productions (see Production Highlights below) he has produced and directed, and is known as one of South Africa’s most prolific producer/directors.

His documentary feature “204: Getting Away With Murder” was released on circuit in October 2014 to critical acclaim and had been nominated as “Best Documentary Feature” in the Mnet/Kyknet Silverskerm Film Fees 2015, as well as nominations for “Best Documentary Feature” and “Best Achievement In Directing” in the very prestigious South African Film and Television Awards 2016 (SAFTAS).

WB Productions have also been appointed by Musion Africa as their official content provider for all the new holographic productions, using the very latest patented international technology, which will also include the Sports Hall Of Fame to be built at Sun City next year. The first production of it’s kind in South Africa has already been produced by Warren for the events that commemorated the ANC’s 20 Years of democracy celebrations in 2015.

Director: Warren Batchelor

[email protected] Cell: +27 83 399 5337

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Career HighlightsTelevision

Previous Projects highlights: International and Local Television Productions Warren Batchelor has produced and directed:

• Miss World Live Television Spectaculars: 2006 and 2007 in Sanya, China, 2008 and 2009 in South Africa, 2011 in the United Kingdom and 2015 in Sanya, China, broadcast live to hundreds of millions of viewers each around the globe

• ANC 20 Years of Democracy Events: The first holographic production of it’s kind in SA, bringing old struggle leaders back to life

• CNN African Journalist Awards: 2006, 2007, 2008 in Kenya, Mozambique and South Africa broadcast to the world.

• Positive Rocks – (Live TV Spectacular) :2007, 2008 from Sun City starring Seal and John Legend

• President’s Cup Golf Tournament: Opening and Closing Ceremonies broadcast live worldwide

• ICC Cricket Awards: broadcast worldwide on ESPN.

• South African Film and TV Awards: 2007,2008 – Live broadcast

• MMA Warriors King of the Cage: Mixed martial arts event for USA and local television.

Director: Warren [email protected]

Cell: +27 83 399 5337WB Productions (Pty) LtdCo Reg: 2014/274548/07


Company Profile • Tria: A short film

• Dancing Made Easy: DVD with Cindy Nel.

Warren Batchelor, Mrs Julia Morley –CEO of Miss World Ltd and President Jacob Zuma- Miss World SA 2009

Miss World 2007 – Sanya, China Mr. World 2007 – Sanya, China

Director: Warren Batchelor

[email protected] Cell: +27 83 399 5337

WB Productions (Pty) LtdCo Reg: 2014/274548/07


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Events

• Past Project Highlights:

Includes Warren Batchelor Producing and Directing Opening and Closing Ceremonies, shows etc. International Congresses:

• International Roads Congress

• International Petroleum Congress

• Red Cross International Congress

• World Productivity Congress

Corporates/launches

• Vodacom Business launch ( Sun City Superbowl)

• Discovery Platinum Awards

• FHM Sexiest Women in the World: 2004,2005,2006,2007,2008

• Fasset (Department of Higher Education and Training SA): Annual Conference 2011, 2012, 2015

• Heat magazine launch and Heat Hot 100 Celebrities Show: 2004,2005,2006.




Company Profile • African Bridal Awards : 2005,2006

• Virgin Cosmetics Launch

• Athletics SA Ceremonial Event: Celebrating SA’s only medal, Khotso

Mokeona, at the Beijing Olympics Film

Current Projects:

• 204 – Getting Away With Murder: A controversial feature length docu-drama on the story behind the killing of mining magnate Brett Kebble released nationwide in cinemas release in October 2014, Box Office in November 2014 and on DVD since December 2014. It has achieved critical acclaim and scheduled for international release in 2016.

• 204: Feature film on the 3 killers of Brett Kebble. (In script development).




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Musical Productions/VideosPast Projects:

• Mile High with Cathy Specific: Produced nationwide tour of the hit stage musical.

The following music videos were produced and directed by Warren Batchelor:

• Dr.Alban

• TK Zee

• Just Jinger

• The Usual




Company Profile • Human Rights – Various Artists

WARREN BATCHELOR

Producer/Director/Writer

Warren has been involved in the entertainment industry for twenty-eight years. After studying marketing at the Institute of Marketing Management (IMM), Warren began his entertainment career as an actor and appeared in many award winning plays, ten international feature films and several television series`.

Behind the camera Warren gained experienced on feature films and television productions, working his way up from PA to Production Manager to Assistant Director and ultimately to one of SA’s most prolific Producer/Directors. He has produced and directed numerous multi-faceted productions, many major international live and




Company Profile recorded television events broadcast to millions around the globe including 6 Miss World Spectaculars, music videos, television commercials, educational television series, short films, corporate videos, radio commercials and corporate events/launches as listed in the highlights above.

Warren recently wrote, directed and produced the highly anticipated “204:Getting Away With Murder”, the highly successful Docu-Drama on the murder of Brett Kebble, released in cinemas in October 2014, DSTV Box Office in November2014 and is currently available on DVD.

He has also produced and directed major international congresses, including opening and closing ceremonies and all other production related aspects.

Warren continues to grow his career internationally moving in the realm of international feature film making.




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