Discover Top Documentary 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

We are Nigeria's one Production company. Apart from our wide range of technical assets, we work with the best and most reliable crew in the country. From Crews, Equipment, Scouting and other production logistics, we also provide a full line production service. Our clients have included ITN, CCTV, Reuters, Adstream and National Geographic, including a host of others. Locally, we are retained by such clients as Chevron, MTN and Nestle to mention a few. We have been involved in producing some of Nigeria's biggest TV shows like Big Brother Nigeria, The Apprentice Africa and Dragons Den Nigeria. We have partnered into Nigeria such companies as Endemol and Two Way Traffic, and our extensive local and international contacts enhance our capacity to manage any type of production, small or large.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Copywriter
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

I have had an impressive career during which I developed expertise as a DP, cinematographer , video-journalist and video editing. I have proficiency in documentary production, news production, interview, storytelling, lighting and crew management. Some of my recent freelance roles are; *Freelance Camera Operator with the BBC News. *Freelance Videographer/Video Journalist with Channel 4 News. *Freelance DOP/Filmmaker with VICE News. I successtully worked on several live-coverage productions in sports, conferences and politics. Among some of my achievements were: --2021 EMMY AWARDS "Nominee" (Kids Factual Category. My Life: Picture Perfect) --2022 BAFTA AWARDS "Nominee" for NEWS COVERAGE. #BlackToFront Team, CHANNEL4 News

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director

Leke Alabi-Isama is a video producer, filmmaker & photographer based in Lagos, Nigeria. He shuttles his time between producing video projects, shooting assignments, personal projects & his teaching job at Canon. Leke has been commissioned on various assignments by reputable organizations, some of which include Canon, Global Citizen, International Rescue Committee, The Telegraph, African Women Development Foundation, iNGO, Booking.com, Vitamin Angels, GSMa, and Fistula Foundation. Leke is a certified Canon photography and film trainer across Africa under the Canon Miraisha program. Leke is a producer at JM Films (www.jm-films.tv) & PriorGold Pictures. (www.priorgoldpictures.com)

• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Audio Storyteller
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary

I am a journalist, filmmaker and international production specialist. An avid storyteller for broadcast, print and online, photographs or sources images, sound bites and video for multimedia production. Displays the ability to write and/or produce or photograph and film balanced, informative and exciting stories that give all involved parties the opportunity to have their say. Akpet works well with other journalists, photographers and videographers, and loves collaborating on extensive, in-depth photography and film projects. Akpet is well-travelled across Africa and understands the continent’s vast terrains.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• On-Camera Talent
• Digital Content Creator
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Fixer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• TV News Producer

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

The world views my country as a developing one, sometimes... in the midst of our struggles to get to that level of development, we are caught off guard and forget to look pretty and smile for the camera. At that point, we might look ugly, defocused and distorted. It is that image that the world sees and judges us on. I am Dan Ikpoyi, an aspiring Filmmaker and a storyteller. A Broadcast journalist with a proven track record. I like to tell every kind of story that helps to change negative perception.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Fixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

• 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

Hi there! I'm Maggie. I'm a freelance photojournalist, reporter, and video producer based in Lagos, Nigeria. When reporting, I focus on intersections between human rights, healthcare, migration, and the changing environment. I've reported from across Africa, Palestine, Italy, and the United States. I've been published by VICE World News, Reuters, The Telegraph, The Lily/Washington Post, Mongabay, The New Humanitarian, The Solutions Journalism Network, and others. I frequently freelance for various nonprofit organizations in addition to my work for news organizations. I'm originally from New York, and graduated from Temple University in 2017 with a B.A. in Journalism. I am HEFAT certified by Global Journalism Security, am a fellow with the International Women's Media Foundation, and was a student at the 32nd Eddie Adams Workshop. Please send me a message if you think we have the potential to work together, I look forward to e-meeting you!

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copy Editor
• Audio Storyteller

My names are Chigbu Precious Enyinnaya, a native of Osa -Ukwu in Obingwa LGA , Aba Abia state, Nigeria. Chigbu Precious Enyinnaya is a creative and driven cinematographer with over ten years experience in the broadcast news industry up his sleeves. A thorough bred media expert with the best of industry training. I worked on special News assignments and ground breaking stories, some of the assignments executed includes. 1. I led TVC news crew that covered the media co-operative project on the presidential elections in the United States of America. 2. The coverage of the sectarian conflict in Central Africa Republic. 3. I covered the conflict in Mali between the Government forces and Tuareg rebels. 4. I also shot the first exclusive TV interview with President Muhammadu Buhari. 5. Also shot exclusive interview with President Dr Earnest Koroma of Serra Leone. 6. Covered a ground breaking documentary on Cocoa the looming extinction of cocoa farming in Nigeria. And so many other. For the past ten years, I have leveraged my passion for accuracy, and visual excellence to consistently deliver outstanding camerawork that meets international standards. My skills and responsibilities are but not limited to the following: Use of drone and uplike equipment. Determine shots, desired effects, camera movements, and lighting requirements. Proficient in documentary shooting, Commercials and promo's. Proficient in Adobe premiere editing system. Strong working knowledge of HD video camera operations and functional maintenance. In-depth knowledge of production and direction protocols both live and recorded. With my exceptional creative talents, and teamwork abilities, along with my proven character. I believe I would be an excellent addition to your team of professionals across the globe.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator

I am a creative and motivated storyteller, passionate about humans. Over the years, I have evolved from Photography to film, and other departments of filmmaking; producing, Directing, production management, cinematography, editing, costuming. I started out as a photographer in 2016 and transcended into filmmaking in 2018 after getting a scholarship to learn the art and business of filmmaking at the multichoice Talent Factory which has accorded me the opportunity to work with both local and international organizations. I believe in the power of storytelling as a tool for change in society; Issues pertaining to the Government, development and education, and further inspires the stories that I tell.My work spans on a wide range of social issues within Africa. My work also focuses on African social issues, culture, and language. I was born on the 26th June in Lagos to a family of 6. I am the first of four children. I have inculcated a strong work ethic over the years being an elder sibling to my younger ones and that has reflected in my works as well. I feel deeply, it informs my work and life. My core values which includes my love for people and my craft is unparalleled which has been a driving force for my creativity. I am actively inspired (but not limited) by the hustling and resilience of people around me. In 2019, I co-founded a production company with my partner, precious Iroagalachi, Azure Studios Limited, a visionary media enterprise designed to provide quality services in pre-production, production, and post production for short and feature documentary film and photography. In our 2 years of business, we have been fortunate to create content for brands like HoneyTV, Union Bank, Care International, TheCable NG, Multichoice Talent Factory, etc.

• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Creative 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

Christopher Chukwuedo is a producer, director, cinematographer, and creative facilitator with vast experience in filming and photography in Nigeria, Africa and some parts of the world including the Middle East and recently traveled the entire state in Nigeria. He works in a diverse range of documentary projects, television shows, local and International concerts, corporate videos, International News features. He currently work for Pulse.ng is Nigeria’s biggest online media publisher with a monthly reach of over 20 million. It also helps brands provide digital solutions. I work in the video team as a Post Production Manager that helps make this happen. Christopher Chukwueo can be described as an inspiration to youths who crave to be enterprising in the creative industry, using his daily experience and real-life stories to affect all in a positive light. He is extremely passionate about his work as a tool for social and community development; this has led him in creating the first ever-rural based amazing documentary series in every state in Nigeria called #Pulse36

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Assistant

Tunde Raphael Egbayelo is one of Africa thriving young Film Maker with prior focus in Movies and Documentary Production. Studied Computer Science at the prestigious Yaba College of Technology, Trained and certified as a film director at Royal Arts Film Academy in 2016 but has been actively practicing cinematography since 2010. He is a Documentary Photography enthusiast and a content producer. He Co-Founded UvisualsNG, a Lagos based audio visual company and also founded Super Change Brand Company, a film and TV company with the mandate to raise the standard of screen production in Africa by producing world class and believable stories. He has worked on some film projects including: - Blurred (2016) as a Co-Director - Buff (2016) as Director Of Photography & Co-Producer - The Hunt (2016) as Director of Photography - Split (2016) as the Director & DOP. - Story of Kate (2016) - Director And has produced quite a number of corporate videos and documentaries. Tunde is passionate about making quality films and doing business.

• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

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