Discover Top Commercial DPs in Lagos, Nigeria

My name is Quadri Taiwo, i am a documentary Cinematographer and video journalist with a passion for storytelling with a strong background in broadcast journalism. I have a keen eye for capturing compelling stories that bring attention to important issues. I am currently bootstrapping my media startup, Take 2 Africa, where I research, do character research into stories, pitch story ideas to commissioners, shoot, and edit television content. I am a well-rounded and versatile cinematographer and editor, having honed my skills in a range of productions, from news gathering, field, and studio productions. My expertise in visual composition has enabled me to bring life to even the most static of subjects, and my attention to detail and hand-eye coordination have allowed me to capture dynamic shots that tell creative stories in crowded environments, such as political rallies and football stadiums. I worked as a cinematographer for WHISPER TV, UK on the exploits of the Super Falcons of Nigeria during the All Roads Lead Down Under Documentary. I filmed behind the scenes as teams from all over the globe try to secure their qualification for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023. i also work as a freelance video journalist for Al Jazeera, AFP, TRT, DW, and VOA https://www.plus.fifa.com/en/player/6ac9301c-572f-4456-9d4a-9d693ce46ea5?catalogId=884cefcd -11fe-44a6-b583-36e14b43a7ac&entryPoint=Slider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH0JMf4aAJE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWCfmp16n-s https://www.barrons.com/news/nigerian-artist-turns-old-soles-into-mosaic-portraits-01671454208 https://youtu.be/koXNDAfnuRohttps://tiin.vn/chuyen-muc/song/bien-dep-tong-cu-thanh-tranh-tuon g.html

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Digital Content Creator
• Field Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Fixer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Content Strategist
• Production Company
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• TV News Producer
• Event Photographer

Benson is a highly skilled and experienced photojournalist and filmmaker with a passion for capturing the world's most impactful stories. With years of experience working for international brands and news agencies like Agence France-Presse (AFP), Vice News, Bloomberg, Guardian, Financial Times, UNICEF(Liberia), World Food Programme amongst others, Benson has honed his craft and established himself as a trusted voice in the field. Benson’s work has taken him to some of the world's most remote and challenging locations, where they have documented events ranging from political uprisings and natural disasters to the daily lives of communities in crisis. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to capturing the truth, Benson’s work has been recognized for its authenticity and emotional impact like when he was nominated for the 2020 Guardian Agency Photographer of the Year award. In addition to his work as a photojournalist, Benson has also proven himself as a talented filmmaker, producing short documentaries that delve deep into the stories they capture.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Full-Service Live Production
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Assistant

Hey there! I'm Temilade; a passionate filmmaker dedicated to crafting impactful narratives and telling the stories that drive change in our world today through the keen and detail oriented eyes of my camera lens. So, if you're ready to tell that cinematic story, let's chat! Explore my portfolio at miladefilms.com and let's embark on a journey that leaves a lasting imprint on hearts and minds.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Colorist
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Field Producer

I am an independent producer and post production manager with 8 Years + experience in the Film and TV Industry. I execute projects through their lifecycle from conception to execution - working with a strong team that specializes in Audio and Video production to post production.

• Creative Director
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Post-Production Manager

Israel Eziedo is a writer, producer, director and the CEO of The Film Genius Productions (TFG), a Nigerian media company founded in 2020. His started his career in the film industry in 2009 when he played the lead role in the critically acclaimed film, Eyes on Hope. Since then, he has worked in various capacities as a filmmaker. Israel’s work experience and expertise has spanned writing, directing, editing, and producing various movie projects including Aberrations (2021), Charm (2021), Fine Things (2021), Love Tangled (2021), True Colors (2020), Broken (2020), Truth or Dead (2019), Diva (2018), amongst others. Israel has been nominated for the Best African Movie Director Award at the 2021 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF), for his first feature film Aberrations. The movie was also nominated for other awards including, Best African Actor and Best International Actor. +2349056766916 x www.thefilmgenius.com

• Creative Director
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Colorist
• Documentary DP
• Sound Designer
• Digital Content Creator

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Line Producer / On-Location

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• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Art Director
• Commercial DP

GrittyFlint Productions - we are a video production company that specializes in capturing the essence of a brand's story in an iconic, appealing and larger-than-life fashion. we are known for our artistic approach and cutting-edge visuals with the best video production shoot servicing several brands in Lagos-Nigeria, Africa and beyond producing, music videos, film, commercials and television. From concept through to delivery GrittyFlint Productions are trailblazing filmmakers and we have amassed thousands of views for many of our clients. Over six years we have brought together a unique team of content creators; writers, directors, producers, editors and visual effects artists. Grittyflint Productions has produced branded content and commercials for major brands. We help Companys, organizations and brands get off the ground and have a wealth of experience working with some of the most established brands and high-profile talents. We pride ourselves on delivering on budget, on time and exceeding expectations. GrittyFlint Productions provide all aspects of film production including creating original concepts, developing treatments, writing scripts, budgeting, scheduling, through to live action film shoots, and post-production. We are based in Lagos - Nigeria, GrittyFlint productions can produce content to the highest standards with a robust and cost-efficient infrastructure. We are dynamic enough to handle shoots of varying scales; from the two-man team, and guerrilla shoots to city-stopping productions with hundreds of cast and crew.

• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Full-Service Live Production
• HD Live Operator
• Fashion Photographer
• Creative Director
• Sound Mixer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Music Composer
• Sound Designer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Colorist
• Graphic Designer
• Storyboard Artist
• Art Director

Aderemi Davies (AyaworanHO3D) is a creative and documentary photographer, film maker and visual content developer. Aderemi extensively uses his art to celebrate African indigenous values, cultures, people, places, arts and identity in general, creating documentaries and projects that stimulate a Pro-African consciousness in his audience. He is also a travel photographer who enjoys using his photography to showcase beautiful sight, landscapes and terrains. His documentary, OMIDAN, Styles Defunct, was nominated for best documentary at the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA). He's shortfilm REDEMPTION was also selected as one of the best 10 works at the MTN Shortz Award. Aderemi's documentary OMIDAN, also won at the AERN Pride of Africa Video Contest at the Ohio University, where 10 works were selected to screen out of 547 entries. His short documentary, AANJOLA was also selected for the 2019 Jozi Film Festival and Real Time "Real Stories by Real People Award", with the most voted 20 films across Africa screened on DSTV Channel, 'Real Time'. He is a recipient of the AMFEST Expo award of recognition for impact in the creative industry.  His works have been exhibited locally and internationally on platforms like the Business of Photography Conference, a leading annual photography conference in Nigeria, The Envision Kindness International Photography Contest, The AMFEST Expo, Ohio University and others. Aderemi is a lover of God, nature and humanity.

• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• Sound Designer
• Colorist
• Art Director

Documentary film maker with a passion for chasing FEAR. Financial freedom Empowerment Adventure Respect I am also a foodie and i make videos of myself in the kitchen cooking home made meals. Its a one man band, i am solely responsible for operating/handling the camera, lights, audio, editing, narration...i mean it is fun but it can be overwhelming sometimes. You can watch some of the 'Man in the kitchen' videos. https://youtu.be/6-7Wy-s89Zw https://youtu.be/EfeYttjsR6Y https://youtu.be/XPUPWEVdoRU i guess checking out these videos will give you a sense of where my strength in video production actually lies and i can put that to good use for your projects. I also worked on a 70minute feature length documentary with a global theme "good governance", its a story about a Nigerian politician who wants to eradicate poverty in his state through ;good governance'.", so we spotlighted him for 8 years and churned out a documentary film you can check out here. www.stateofexpectation.com I am married to a beautiful woman and i enjoy good company, love to travel, meet new people and learn new things.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

The Chief Content Officer and Founder of Amaranthine Media, Jennifer Nkem-Eneanya is a versatile creator, with over a decade of experience as an Editor-in-Chief, Features Editor, and Screenwriter. Her screenwriting credits include ZENA which opened in cinemas, For My Girls, Love in a time of Kekes, Pushing 30, Zuriel's Diary, The Housekeeper's Daughter, Along Came a Butterfly, Paradise and Win a Heart. She has also written and developed stories for MNET's Africa Magic series, 'Tinsel' and 'Hustle', and produced a short film entitled, ‘Relive.’ Jennifer has written, produced, and directed a series of animated explainer videos for a ‘Stay Burns Free’ campaign and an animated short with the same title which has the most views on the Amaranthine Media budding Youtube channel and is available for viewing here: Stay Burns Free Short Film. She is the creator, director, and producer of ‘Kiliwe the Timebender’ animated series and copyright holder for this project including but not limited to the story idea, the original theme song, and the animation. Jennifer also runs a seasonal, online screenwriting class. Jennifer holds a filmmaking certification from Le Cinefabrique, Lyon, France, a certification in Journalism and Social Media from the African Institute of Media Studies, and a Bachelors of Law from the University of Nigeria with an MBA in view from UNICAF University Zambia. She is an alumnus of The Storyteller Pod, South Africa (Animation Writing), the Africa International Film Festival (Screenwriting), Index Two Studios (The Art of Storytelling), and the World Economic Forum, Global Shapers.

• Copywriter
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Copy Editor
• Audio Storyteller
• Content Strategist
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Executive Producer
• Transcriber
• Senior Editor
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Post-Production Manager
• Fixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer

Light Oriye is a Visual storyteller and Director from Rivers State in Southern Nigeria. His work focuses on environmental advocacy, health and socioeconomic challenges faced by people in rural communities, both telling these stories and preserving cultures through microphones and lenses. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the prestigious Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State. He’s a Foundry Photojournalism Alumni, member of Africa Photojournalism Database (APJD), a Joint Project by World Press Photo Foundation and Everyday Africa, and a graduate of the International Institute of Journalism, Abuja. In 2020 He was selected to participate at the Visa pour I'image/Canon Students Development Programme, and recently began exploring other innovative technologies like XR and AI in his storytelling. Light started his media journey as a film and videotape editor in 2016 at the headquarters of the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), Abuja, he edited news for several reporters and was assigned the duty of editing programs such as Business News and Moments for Thoughts. His work on environmental and climate issues was featured in the Pulitzer 2022 Photoville exhibition in Brooklyn Bridge Park and Bella Abzug Park in New York and also at the Kennedy Centre in Washington D.C. as part of Coal+Ice event. He was a primary contributor of photography and videography for the special African Scramble edition of Sandwich Magazine, and often shoots for California-based film production company Run It Up Productions, Cucoloris Pictures and Black Terminus AR. He has also produced documentary films such as The Food Advocate, The Kebbi Experience, The Bag Man, Campaign for the Amendment of the UBE Act, Better Future, Cold Heat, Soul Bacle, and many others.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Creative Director

Emmanuel Onojakaroma is an experienced videographer with 15 years of professional experience. He has worked on various projects, including documentaries, short films, music videos, commercials, and corporate videos. Emmanuel's passion for videography began at a young age, and he has since honed his skills through years of practice and training. Emmanuel began his career as an assistant videographer, working on a variety of projects for major media companies. He quickly gained a reputation for his attention to detail and creative vision, which led to him being promoted to lead videographer on numerous projects. Throughout his career, Emmanuel has been praised for his ability to capture stunning visuals and bring stories to life through his videography. He has a keen eye for composition, lighting, and colour, and knows how to use these elements to create a powerful emotional impact. Whether he is working on a corporate video or a feature-length documentary, Emmanuel is always looking for ways to push the boundaries of what's possible in videography. Over the course of his career, Emmanuel has worked with a wide range of clients, from major media companies to independent filmmakers. When he's not behind the camera, Emmanuel enjoys hiking, travelling, and spending time with his family. He is always looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow as a videographer and is excited to see where his career will take him in the years to come. Emmanuel is known for his commitment to excellence, professionalism, and dedication to his craft. He believes every project is unique and approaches each one with a fresh perspective, resulting in exceptional work exceeding his client's expectations. With 15 years of experience, Emmanuel continues to push the boundaries of videography, creating stunning visuals that captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Senior Editor
• On-Camera Talent
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

ADENIYI ADEOYE IS A NIGERIAN DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY A one-time nominee at Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Award 2018 (AMVCA) with the film titled ALTER EGO 2016 for best cinematography directed by Moses Nwang. Below are some of my professional achievements. •In circles- directed by OJIS Production as Director of Photography 2021. •Alter Ego- 2016 directed by Moses Nwang, as Director of Photography. •Blind Spot -as Director of Photography 2017 directed by Alfred Igunwe. •Baby Drama- directed by Uzodima Okpechi & Adeola Osunkojo as Director of Photography 2020. •City Hustlers directed by OJIS Production as Director of Photography 2020 .Infant at Heart- (in post-production) as Director of Photography 2020. TV Commercials worked on. . Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru Promotional Campaign for 2023 Election as Senator 2022 As Director of Photography •BINNANCE- as Director of Photography 2022. •First bank Legacy Room- as Director of Photography 2022. •PDP Campaign -the Blogger Video as Director of Photography 2022 (in post-production). •IBAKA TV app Campaign- 2021 as Director of Photography. Talk shows and reality TV shows worked on. . Cowbellpedia TV quiz game show 2023 as Camera Operator .Coca-cola Believe and win promotion draw 2022 As Director of Photography .Bold Woman Award 2022 by Veuve Clicquot As Director of Photography •Level Up- As Director of Photography 2022 •Cash Token Draw- As Director of Photography 2019. •Know Taste Quest- As a Cameraman for 3 Seasons 2016 - 2018. •Lagos Dorm Girls- 2017 as Director of Photography 2017.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer

Simpa Samson is an Emmy Nominated, Cannes World & Morton Frank Award winning DP/Director. His work focuses on international development, health, and human rights, and He has DP Documentary for International Network such as: Bloomberg Original, Vice News, Aljazeera, CNN, Russia Today, Skoll Foundation, Morgan Stanley, Waterbear, RedfishMedia, Deutsche Welle (DW), and International Aid Organisation such as United Nation, Save The Children UK, UNOcha, World Health Organisation, World Food Program, UNICEF Geneva, INTERSOS, F.A.O, among others. Simpa Samson, was known for filming in hostile environments at the beginning of his careers there by making him have vast experience as a War Cameraman. He Operates around Africa and has a wide range of connections with fixers around Africa. In 2023, Black Snow: Nigeria Oil Catastrophe, a documentary that Simpa DP/Directed for Bloomberg Quick take in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, got an Emmy Nomination.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Fixer
• Production Company

Ike Nnaebue, celebrated Nigerian movie director, screenwriter and producer, is the founder of Treasurewells Academy and the host of “Breaking into Nollywood with Ike Nnaebue,” a workshop series which he had successfully hosted in Lagos, New York, Atlanta and Dallas. He is also the founder and Creative Director at Passion8 Communications Ltd, a media content production company based in Lagos Nigeria. Ike's first film, FALSE which he wrote and directed was released in Oct 2013 and won a Golden Icon Academy Award (GIAMA) out of the 3 nominations. It also had 12 nominations at Nollywood Movie Awards that same year. Ike’s film, SINK OR SWIM won Best Narrative Feature 2017 Newark International Film Festival. His recent film is a thrilling psychological drama titled LOVING DANIELLA which he filmed at locations in three continents namely Lagos - Nigeria, Las Vegas - USA and the beautiful island of Antigua. LOVING DANIELLA made the official selection for Las Vegas Black Film Festival and won the festival’s Best Actress Award out of three nominations. The film was released in Nigeria cinemas this February to critical acclaim.

• Post-Production Manager
• Colorist
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Copywriter
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• TV News Producer
• Translator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Production Assistant

Evans Ejiogu, Content Producer of multi-television programme formats, holds a B.A in Theatre Arts from the University of Calabar (2006) and a professional Diploma Certificate in Advertising from Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON). In addition, a film directing certificate from Met Film School, United Kingdom in 2004. He started his media carrier in 2008 with dbs media Lagos, an independent production company, as a non-linear video editor and graphic artist and later became a scriptwriter and senior producer. Works produced include: Calabar Carnival (Africa’s biggest street party); kwa falls (a tourism promotional video); kulturefest (a documentary series of festivals in Nigeria) and Livin’ in Lagos (a drama series showing intriguing living conditions in Africa’s most populous city).

• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Translator
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Am a Director/DP/Fixer, I am based in Nigeria. I have Directed/DP/fixed for a lot of international media brands and My clients are! VICE on HBO (USA), WalltoWall (UK), Danish TV (Denmark) , NETFLIX, Nutopia (UK), BBC (UK), LA PRESSE (Canada), DeVolskrant, etc. I provide support to insure the project is a success, i provide my company as host to the crew in order for them to get their Business VISA, i facilitate their shooting permit and press accreditation if needed, i arrange their hotel and location van, security, and local crew if needed, etc. I work with the budget and always have a good working understanding with the producer so as to achieve our target and get more deals to come again. Feel free to chat or call me let make it a successful project. Cheers

• Line Producer / On-Location
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Creative Director
• Translator
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• TV News Producer
• Production Assistant
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Music Composer
• Sound Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Transcriber
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Product Photographer
• HD Live Operator
• Full-Service Live Production
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copywriter

The camera has been my first love since my big brother gave me a toy camera when I was 9 years old. I followed that path after high school and studied film production at the university. Since graduating, I have taken other short professional courses in both cinematography and editing while working professionally for over 8 years. I have worked on projects in feature films, corporate videos, events, documentaries, etc. I love adventure and I am meticulous and dedicated to priorities. I am passionate about creating visuals that inspire wonder and curiosity and provoke action. I want to use my skills to educate the world, promote innovation, tell stories that have never been told, and bring hope where there is none. Drop me a message, let us discuss, and get started on your project.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Sound Designer
• Colorist

Olalekan Olafusi is a Documentarian and a visual storyteller who uses creative cinematic elements to put together truthful storylines. His use of various techniques to tell compelling stories has helped bring cultures and societal values ignored or long forgotten to fore. He is a graduate of EbonyLife Creative Academy where he studied directing. He also leads the team at Blackmoor Media Republic. His works are described as a body of imaginative instruments channelled to change the narrative on core societal issues. He relentlessly unearths issues, values and cultures that hold the society together especially those that threaten to pull it apart. Olalekan Olafusi currently lives and works in Lagos, Nigeria

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Full-Service Live Production
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist