Mark Strydom is a commercial director whose work is driven by feeling and experience. His films are rooted in human emotion, movement, and presence, aiming to place the audience inside the moment rather than simply observing it. Working across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, Mark brings a global sensibility while remaining attentive to cultural texture and performance.

With a foundation in visual effects and post-production, he brings a fluid, transition-led camera language to his work, creating immersive worlds that feel seamless and lived-in. Visual style is always in service of emotional intent. The goal is not just to show a story, but to make the audience feel it.

Mark’s work spans sport, lifestyle, technology, automotive, and beverage categories. He is known for a collaborative, solution-driven approach on set, balancing visual ambition with grounded performance to create films that are emotionally resonant, visually striking, and built to stay with the viewer beyond the final frame.

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