Ema Edosio Deelen
filmmaker director, cinematographer, editor, camera operator
lanaken / BE
videos
videos
photos
photos
details
details
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
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
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
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
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
specifics
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
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
software knowledge
Adobe Premiere Pro (expert)
DaVinci Resolve (editing & color grading)
Final Cut Pro
DaVinci Resolve (editing & color grading)
Final Cut Pro
education
education
workshops
| UCLA Extension Certificate, Story Analysis For Film and Television | 2023-2003 |
| Motion Picture Institute of Michigan Certificate, Story Analysis For Film and Television Cinematography and Directing | 2011-2012 |
employers
employers
| Nigerian-German Centre for Jobs Migration and Reintegration (NGC) Communications Consultant Communications Consultant Communications | 2023-2025 |
| Vice News Cinematographer | 2021 |
| BBC Video Journalist | 2017-2020 |
| Google Digital consultant and Enabler | 2014-2015 |
website
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info
info
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.
contact
contact
discipline
discipline
Documentary, Short film, Feature film, Drama for Television / Series