November • 2016
Was easy to work with. Followed instructions. He was a great communicator.
Oliver O.
Nairobi County, Kenya
9 reviews$400 - $1300 / Day
About
Oliver works as an independent Filmmaker and Video journalist from Kenya. Having worked on various productions as a Director of Photography and Director in various documentaries and drama shows with over fifty documentaries to my name besides TVC's. My strong background in broadcast production has seen me move from roles in communications and media liaison to hands-on experience behind the camera. I have worked on a number of different documentaries focusing on a wide variety of subjects from human rights, health to environmental issues in a variety of roles from newsgathering, reporting and scripting to television direction. I was awarded Winner of Best Cameraman at the Annual Media Excellence Awards Kawi Awards (2013). In 2014 CNN-Multichoice African Journalist of the year Awards, our story with a colleague of mine was Highly Commended for Sports Reporting. The awards are the most prestigious on the African continent
Top Services
- Documentary DP
- 6 reviews
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- 5 reviews
- Video Editor - News
- 1 review
Clients
Top Reviews
June • 2017
Takes directions well. Quick on his feet. Strong interpersonal skills.
Top Projects
4.0 Produced for All Def Digital
Kenyans reacting to Famous by Kanye
Kenya has a vibrant hip hop fan base especially in the uurban areas with te capital city, Nairobi leading with famous hot spots and and youthful population. With this in mind there have been videos coming out of hip hop music that have stretched the norm artistic expression with some labeling the videos outrageous some unbecoming. But who are we, we let the fans tell us their thoughts of such clip
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - News
5.0 Produced for Golden State Warriors
Nairobi Golden State Warriors fans
Basketball is a relatively popular sport in the country with its popularity based in urban areas. The phrnome of Golden State Warriors has caught the country by storm and a small clique of loyal fans have been growing seeing the team as breaking the bonds the more traditional NBA teams have had. We follow these group of fans as they prepare to watch the game on Monday.
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
4.0 Produced for AJPlus
Obama 'Returns Home'
US President Obama is visiting Kenya for the for the first time since he clinched the seat in 2008 an Kenya being the home of his father the connection cannot be understated. The feature will look at how Kenyans are preparing to welcome their son home being the first time a sitting US president is visiting the country. Everyone is looking to catch a glimpse of this man whose has achieved a lot.
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
3.0 Produced for AJPlus
Table-banking app
Table banking is an informal way of banking in Kenya. It helps mostly women and Chamas the Swahili word for groupings of people with a common interest to manage their finances. An app Chamasoft has been developed for this not so common method of pooling resources together and in the process transformed how Chamas manage their financial records. The app won best innovation from Africa 2014.
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
3.0 Produced for AJPlus
Chapo beans
This feature is about a popular delicacy called Chapati and beans (dondo) popular with college students and a feast in many Kenyan homes. Chapati is made from wheat dough, salt. The chapati is rolled and heated in a very hot pan both sides till it turns brown. In essence its about cutting eating healthy in light of the not so healthy diets provided in restaurants plus it is very economical.
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
Produced for AJPlus
Obama returns home
This is a shot piece on the reaction of Kenyans to president Obama coming to the country. Kenyans claim Obama as their son and I was tasked with getting rushes on the ground on their opinions about the historic visit
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
Equipment
Video
- 4K video camera
- DSLR or equivalent
- GoPro or equivalent
Video
Audio
- Wireless lavalier mic
Audio
Miscellaneous
- Lighting kit
- Sliders
Miscellaneous
All Services
Production Support
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
Production Support
Post Production
- Sound Mixer
- Video Editor - News
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Video Editor - Commercial
Post Production
Miscellaneous
- Fixer
- Series Producer / Show Runner
Miscellaneous