Andries du Plooy is a father and husband who enjoys spending time with his family. He has a background in marketing, communication, and journalism. He has worked in various roles in the creative industry including as a copywriter, producer, and director. Some of his past projects include creating television shows and series about topics like food, crime investigations, and the environment. He also has experience with web design, content creation, and producing advertisements.

1. Portfolio of Andries du Plooy

2. Who am I?
I am a father and a husband who enjoys spending
time with my family. I am a curious person asking
questions and figuring out the world as I go
through it. I create content to inform, educate and
entertain people. I am passionate about the visual
arts and I want to see and experience everything I
can. I would like to be a famous film director when
I grow up.

3. What can I
do for you?
I can ask you how long a piece of string is…? Of ek
kan vir jou verskeie perspektiewe gee in ag
genome die bedryf waarin jy jouself bevind en die
doelwitte wat jy vir jou en jou besigheid daarstel.
In short, I can assist you to create content that will
impress your client, your stakeholders and add
value to the brand.

4. Where do I come from?
- BA Marketing and Communication with Languages (English,
Afrikaans & Dutch) at PU for CHE in 2001
- BA Honn. Literature Science and Journalism at the NWU in
2002
- BA Honn. Business Communication/Marketing and
Multimedia Production at NWU – 2004
- Potchefstroom Gimnasium in 1997 – Distinctions:English and
Science

5. Where have I been?
• Creative lead, Director & Producer at The Playhouse
• Client Service, Manager & Copywriter at Omniscience
• Senior Accounts & New business at Eurocom
• Copywriter for PlusPoints Channel Marketing
• Copywriter & Commercial Producer for One Thread Advertising
• Copywriter & New business for Big Door Branding
• Article editor & Journalist for Taalgenoot
• Producer & investigative journalist for news programs on SABC Africa
• Producer, director & writer for Mindset

6. What have I done?
Television
Writer, director and producer
For more, please go to:
https://www.youtube.com/use
r/SAtheplayhouse

7. “Agter die Lekker aan”
A series that explores the different aspects of food and the process of cooking a meal. From cocktails and
juicing to fine dining and even vegetarianism. It also showcases delectable and easy to make dishes.
• https://www.facebook.com/pages/Agter-Die-Lekker-Aan/751180488330919?fref=ts
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBhFWel1KCU

8. “Baasspeurder”
A series that will shortly tell the story of crimes, the victims and the police officers and investigation units
involved in solving the mysteries and bringing the culprits to justice.
• https://www.facebook.com/pages/Baasspeurder/479464858855076?fref=ts
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UORdgOcves8

9. “Groen Aarde”
A series that will show the individual how to convert their existing residence into an environmentally friendly
and economically smart home. Greening is a worldwide trend that is gaining momentum by the minute. Power
and water are becoming scarce commodities and it is in everyone’s interest to go green.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Groen-Aarde/798883040132071?fref=ts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wc9RerYngI

10. “Hoe Maak Mens”
A series in the same mold as “How it’s made” where we focus on locally manufactured products and follow the
process from start tot finish.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hoe-Maak-Mens/677276512389008?fref=ts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GfxQyBrj6k

11. “Huis Paradys”
An exclusive, but pragmatic show about gardens and décor. Presented by Jamie Ferreira and DaniaGelderblom.
We visit beautiful gardens that Jamie worked on. We have some before and after reveals and there is also a DIY
section where we discuss gardening on a budget. The presenters also visit famous personalities with a passion
for gardening and the finer things in life.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Huis-Paradys/343078719203518?fref=ts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZttxm3w4E8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLxxI8I_4q0

12. “Op Stel”
A series to showcase the behind the scenes of various South African films and music videos. We capture the
excitement that is ever-present on set and give publicity to all the locally produced films and music videos.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Op-Stel/602058356575484?fref=ts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWsYU0sYzf0

13. “Wonder Werke”
A series to showcase different exciting professions in South Africa illustrated by filming “a day in the life of…”
Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wonder-Werke/246325952234163?fref=ts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWQmxPvQ8tg

14. “Erfenis”
A series that showcases the diverse heritage of South Africa by visiting various heritage sites and museums.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqxs-Pg5Q5Q

15. What have I done?
Web
Client, concept, copy and
content

16. Gilden Assurance
As a small start-up in the competitive field of Sustainability Reporting and Assurance they needed
to branding and assistance in positioning themselves as a boutique service provider. I created the
brand, the website and various magazine ads. I also check copy for technical reports on various
sustainability matters.

17. Rinkink
“Rinkink” is a musical, comedic theatre production of a unique nature featuring the best of SA’s talent. Each
production will be hosted by a different personality from TV, sports or music who will also participate in the
show. A TV Show will be filmed and broadcast on KykNET in 2016 – “Laataand Rinkink saam met …”
I came up with the whole concept, branding and copy of the event and website. This is an ongoing event.

18. What have I done?
Mobile
Client, concept, copy and
content

19. Columbia
.
Adventure Seeker was
supposed to be an easy to
use Columbia HTML 5 app
for adventure seekers to
share their experiences wit
other thrill people and a
tool for Columbia to use
their brand ambassadors to
promote routes and above
all Columbia sports apparel.

20. Columbia
Summer Campaign

21. Columbia
Summer Campaign
POS & Brochures

22. What have I done?
Articles

23. Taalgenoot
.

24. Canon
I wrote and copy edited the whole online magazine

25. What have I done?
Ads

26. Garmin Print Ads

27. Taalgenoot Advertorials

28. What have I done?
TVC

29. Canon Happy Snaps TVC – Private link – https://youtu.be/fsdS4EH2uvc

30. .
Canon Happy Snaps TVC – Private link - https://youtu.be/KQlHPCHXMao

31. .
Canon Happy Snaps TVC – Private link - https://youtu.be/S0jsM0P-ZR0

32. Canon Happy Snaps TVC – Private link - https://youtu.be/QA6H_DIPc9c

33. And there’s much more, I
hope to tell you about it
soon…
8 Serruna street, Randburg
M 082 561 4400
L 011 792 5946
E alerduplooy@gmail.com