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Listed among the 40 most influential people in South African media under 40, Producer/Director, Odette Schwegler has 17 years’ experience in directing and producing award-winning television. She has established herself as a successful business woman; a skilled director and a proficient producer.

The owner of Blink Pictures Odette has specialised skills in all aspects of production – technical; creative and business. She has applied these skills with success to hundreds of productions for local and international clients.

A formidable investigative journalist, Odette’s work has exposed abuse and corruption; changed laws and even put people behind bars. Through Blink Pictures Odette continues to contribute to current affairs and investigative programming, while developing long form documentaries for international release.

A keen interest in the ‘human condition’ and an empathy for people who want to tell their stories – whatever the story – give Odette’s work a characteristic honesty and compassion.

Storytelling is her passion, her purpose.