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 a well-rounded and versatile cinematographer and editor, having honed my skills in a range of productions, from news gathering, field, and studio productions. 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

• 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

On the list of things Temitope Dada (known popularly as Oluwadabest) is passionate about, the art and act of storytelling comes tops. This is why my works as a commercial and documentary filmmaker always have a peculiar feel to them, one that can only be birthed by Dabest. Based in Lagos yet having worked with multinational brands, I lead the creative team at FilmbyDT Production Company. If I were to mention all the film projects I have directed, those with top brands across all spheres like Gates Foundation Guinness plc, Octa FX, Abeg, PiggyVest, GTBank, Bamboo, Andrea Iyamah, Sterling Bank, Nigerian Bottling Company, Total, and Origin Nigeria might probably interest you the most; even though they would only be me listing a few of the numerous commendable projects I have been a part of.

• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Production Company
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Field Producer
• Creative Director

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 am a Lighting Videographer/DP and Producer based in Lagos, Nigeria, offering top-tier professional video production services. With over eight years of experience, a diverse showreel, and an Emmy-nominated project, I bring a wealth of expertise and passion to every project. I have collaborated with numerous international crews and production agencies to create impactful films for clients including FIFA, ESPN, Facebook, Reckkit, Guinness World Records, Zoho Recruit, American University, and more. My work spans virtually all states of Nigeria and several West African countries. Additionally, I am a highly skilled fixer, adept at addressing all production-related needs. My team and I provide comprehensive support, including equipment, crew, logistics, security, visas, and more.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Field Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Commercial DP
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Corporate Videographer

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

From bustling city streets to remote villages, I thrive on immersing myself in diverse environments to capture authentic stories that resonate with audiences. My journey into the world of journalism began with a burning curiosity and a camera in hand. Over the years, I've honed my craft by working with various media outlets, documentary projects, and editorial assignments. If you're seeking a dedicated and passionate visual journalist who can capture the heart of your story, look no further. I'm here to collaborate, create, and illuminate the world one frame at a time. Let's work together to turn your vision into a captivating reality.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Editor
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• TV News Producer
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Full-Service Live Production
• HD Live Operator
• Executive Producer
• Field Producer
• Digital Content Creator
• Social Media Producer
• Drone Operator
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Audio Storyteller
• Influencer

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

Eden Venture Group (Eden) is a women-led social impact agency with a proven track record in innovating for community action , using storytelling to drive behavioral change. As a creative sector convener and advocacy group, leverage our expertise as social impact strategists and development communication experts to helping brands and organizations achieve their goals. We embody the customs, terrain and language to engage the relevant influencers & thought leaders in all markets, while innovating as needed to deliver on the client/brand needs.

• Creative Director
• Event Photographer
• Art Director
• Executive Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Copy Editor
• Copywriter
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Company
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Documentary DP
• Field 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

I'm a versatile multimedia professional with experience spanning over 15 years. I am a very creative photographer, filmmaker, cinematographer, audiovisual editor, graphics designer and photo editor and I am very passionate about my work. I am good with documentaries, commercials, product showcase, music videos, narrative films, and social media content filming and editing. As the Principal Partner at HO3D Nigeria, I provide multimedia and technical consulting services to various clients, ranging from private establishments, government parastatals, NGOs to corporate organizations and growing brands. I'm a two time Best Documentary Nominee at the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA), the most celebrated awards platform recognizing the best of African film and television. My works have been screened at different platforms such as film festivals and television channels locally and internationally.

• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• Sound Designer
• Colorist
• Art Director
• Hair and Make-up Artist

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

Damilola Onafuwa is a filmmaker from Lagos, Nigeria, using digital photography, film and mixed media as a medium of expression. The focus of his work is on human-interest stories that creates a consciousness about social issues. Born out of curiosity, his work puts a spotlight on humanity in its purest form, on people and culture, serving as the reflective glass with which people see themselves as they were, as they are, and as a tool to inspire hope to become. With over ten years of field experience, he has worked with notable international private and non-governmental organizations around the world. He is a member of APJD (Africa Photo-Journalism Database) and an Associate fellow at The Royal Commonwealth Society. He is the founder and creative director of StoryMaxima, a professional storytelling organization headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. He has been a speaker at TEDx, and has been recognized for his work by The Future Awards.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Corporate Videographer