Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Expertise
TV & Movie Trivia, Filmmaking, Celebrities and Pop Culture
- Jarrod is an award-winning creative director who co-wrote and directed South Africa's first deaf film, "Home," as well as a feature film titled "The Lifesaver."
- He has interviewed A-list actors and renowned directors, and has covered fashion for Fortress of Solitude and Sneaker Fortress.
- A self-confessed movie junkie, Jarrod watches more than 500 films a year and channels his love of pop culture into trendsetting articles.
Experience
Jarrod is an entertainment journalist, creative director, and content strategist with nearly two decades of experience. He launched his career as a film critic in 2007 and has since interviewed actors, filmmakers, and creators across the globe for outlets like Fortress of Solitude, Lifestyle Fortress, Thought Catalogue and The Direct. He's written thousands of articles breaking down everything from streaming hits and viral TikTok trends. When he's not writing about the lives of the rich and famous, he's creating content of his own, including writing and directing feature films and short-form videos for YouTube.
Education
Jarrod earned a diploma in Digital Marketing and Social Media Management from Shaw Academy and studied Multimedia through Damelin online.
Nicki Swift covers celebrity and entertainment news by way of an expert group of editorial professionals. We drive the conversation on everything from trending Hollywood news to star transformations, always striving to deliver the most compelling commentary, bolstered by quality expert opinions.
As we cover a wide breadth of pop culture, we're constantly reviewing, fact-checking, and updating stories to ensure they're accurate and current. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
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Politics
By Jarrod Saunders
As the daughter of President Barack Obama, Malia Obama spent her formative years growing in front of the American public and later sought a more private life.
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