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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.

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

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

software knowledge

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

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

Videos

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When Nigeria Happens film Trailer

Photos

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Website

Personal website

emaedosio.com

Employers

4

Communications Consultant Communications Consultant · Nigerian-German Centre for Jobs Migration and Reintegration (NGC)

2023 – 2025

Cinematographer · Vice News

2021

I shot this documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35NzG0k9PdU

Video Journalist · BBC

2017 – 2020

Digital consultant and Enabler · Google

2014 – 2015

Education

2

UCLA Extension - Certificate, Story Analysis For Film and Television · UCLA Extension

2023 – 2003

Motion Picture Institute of Michigan - Cinematography and Directing · Motion Picture Institute of Michigan

2011 – 2012

Ema Edosio Deelen

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Education