Ema Edosio Deelen
filmmaker director, cinematographer, editor, camera operator
lanaken / BE
about me
I am an award-winning filmmaker, director, and cinematographer with over 14 years of professional experience in film, television, and digital media. My work blends creative storytelling with strong technical expertise in cinematography and editing. I recently relocated to the Netherlands and bring international experience from working with Bloomberg, VICE News, and Deutsche Welle Germany, as well as directing feature films that have screened at festivals worldwide.

ask me for
Directing narrative films, documentaries, and branded content

Cinematography for feature films, TV, and live performance

Video editing and post-production for film, TV, and digital platforms

Creative leadership on cross-cultural and international productions

remarks
Strong visual storytelling and character-driven narratives

Ability to lead both small crews and large-scale productions

Skilled at blending artistic direction with hands-on technical execution

Experienced in mentoring emerging filmmakers and building diverse production teams

trackrecord
Kasala! – Director & Cinematographer (30+ international festivals, 9 awards, Netflix license)

Otiti – Director & Cinematographer (premiered at Brazil International Film Festival, multiple global selections)

When Nigeria Happens – Writer, Director & Cinematographer (first Nigerian contemporary dance feature, opened Locarno Open Doors 2025)

Broadcast/commissioned work: Bloomberg, VICE News, Deutsche Welle Germany

awards
Kasala! – 9 awards, 30+ festivals, Netflix license

Otiti – Festival screenings in Africa, Europe, and South America

When Nigeria Happens – Locarno Open Doors 2025 opening film

Works distributed on Netflix, international airlines, and global media platforms

software knowledge
Adobe Premiere Pro (expert)
DaVinci Resolve (editing & color grading)
Final Cut Pro

discipline
Documentary, Short film, Feature film, Drama for Television / Series

Ema Edosio Deelen
lanaken / BE
filmmaker director, cinematographer, editor, camera operator