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We are Christel & Zetske (you can scroll down to read more about us)
HOW IT STARTED
One day, we were having a conversation about things we wish we knew when we started out as young professional actors. We realised that even after studying drama, walking onto a professional set for the first time was daunting & overwhelming!
We wanted to put together a course that makes the transition into the industry easier. And so, in 2021, Close Up was born. Our aim is to equip young actors with the technical skills required to be industry-ready.
Most drama curriculums are theatre orientated, yet the industry is dominated by film and television, especially multicam. This creates quite a big gap in the training of actors. With this course, we want to fully prepare aspiring actors for the industry.
We are Christel & Zetske (you can scroll down to read more about us)
HOW IT STARTED
One day, we were having a conversation about things we wish we knew when we started out as young professional actors. We realised that even after studying drama, walking onto a professional set for the first time was daunting & overwhelming!
We wanted to put together a course that makes the transition into the industry easier. And so, in 2021, Close Up was born. Our aim is to equip young actors with the technical skills required to be industry-ready.
Most drama curriculums are theatre orientated, yet the industry is dominated by film and television, especially multicam. This creates quite a big gap in the training of actors. With this course, we want to fully prepare aspiring actors for the industry.
MEET YOUR TRAINERS
Zetske van Pletzen
Zetske van Pletzen has been actively involved in the entertainment industry since 2005. She has appeared in numerous films, series, music videos and theatre productions. She is also a fashion designer, motivational speaker, MC and voice artist. Zetske has also worked as a casting director. She has written and produced a short film for the Silwerskerm Film Festival.
In 2016, Zetske obtained a degree in Psychology and French.
CAREER
Most recently, Zetske was seen as the French marine biologist in SPOORLOOS: DIE EILAND. She appeared in the the kykNET films ONGEPOETS, MAL, APOKALIPS and KRISMASBOKS. Zetske portrayed the character of Julia in GETROUD MET RUGBY from 2018 to 2020. In 2017, Zetske wrote and produced a short film, "EK EN MYSELFIE" for the Silwerskerm film festival. She starred in Deon Opperman's drama series BLOEDBROERS, set in South Africa from 1918 to 1958. Zetske played a cameo role in the feature film MOOIRIVIER.
In 2016 and 2017, She worked as a Casting Director for Bonnie Lee Bouman.
She portrayed the role of the sassy book editor, Marcel in 7DE LAAN from 2011 to 2013.
On stage, Zetske starred as vocalist and dancer with Joseph Clark in THE QUEEN EXPERIENCE staged at Joburg Theatre and The Atterbury Theatre. She played Maria-Elena Holly in BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at The State Theatre in 2010. She was also part of DOOD VAN 'N VERKOOPSMAN (the Afrikaans translation of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman"). Zetske was part of the musical, HOUTKRUIS performed at the State Theatre.
In 2009, she portrayed the role of the drug addict, Kara in BINNELANDERS. In 2008, she played the role of Izel Landman in the acclaimed drama series KRUISPAD. She also starred in the action short film, ON TARGET. During her matric year, Zetske appeared in the kykNET series HART VAN STAAL, which was followed by the romantic lead in BEGEERTES. At the start of her career, Zetske worked as a Stage Manager and Production Coordinator for theatre productions.
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