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Canberra, Act, Au

Canberra, Act, Au

Working with a diverse range of services and departments within Defence to shoot, edit, clear, and deliver high quality video projections for web, YouTube, socials, and TV broadcast. Working on projects with stakeholders across the Defence enterprise. Archiving, and documenting work, so other teams can access content track projects. Providing ICT upgrades advice.

Australia

Enhancing and refining the process of producing self-initiated documentary and narrative film projects through various activities, including ideation, research, scriptwriting, proposal writing, fundraising, filming, production, and collaboration with crews and mentors.• Created “Lucky Fowl“ (2024) a self-initiated short documentary. Led efforts in research and fundraising, securing a grant from Screen Canberra and a subsequent grant from artsACT to support the project's realisation. •Directing/ shooting / editing a 30 minute short New Eden, a narrative feature. Managing all stages of production including, final editing, sound design, music composition, colour grading, sound effects and final sound mixing. Slated for completion in mid 2024.

Canberra, Australia And Sydney, Australia

Collaborating effectively and delivering exceptional outcomes for CMTED - Chief Minister’s Department, ACT Health, AV1, Cre8ive, Crewcible Studios, AUCloud, Transport Canberra, CSIRO, VISA (Middle East), Digital Ocean (USA), Roll’d, Compass Light Productions (USA), Footlocker Australia, Prefix Films, Canberra Outlet Centre, Journey Productions, among others. • Cinematographer on several ACT government commercials including Job Keeper, Transport Canberra, Stronger Together (Dear 2020 video) released on TV, social media campaigns and online reaching hundreds of thousands of views across the Canberra region. For example, Dear 2020 reached over 161,000+ views and 1000+ comments (https://www.cre8ive.com.au/work/cbr-strong-together/)• Working on 15+ commercials, 4 music videos, 2 social media campaigns, 4 documentaries, 3 short films.• Collaborating with stakeholder, clients and creative teams to oversea key decisions in all aspects of production including budgeting, camera rental, equipment selection, location scouting among others.• Collaborating with local and international producers and directors, to plan, produce and deliver film/TV projects to fit client briefs. Working on distribution strategies: social, online, broadcast, streamers.

Sydney, Australia

Short term contract - Teaching undergraduate students at AFTRS in the practical and conceptual aspects of camera operation and cinematography techniques.Supporting the lead lecturer as well as heading small practical classes to teach cinematography, camera operation, and lighting techniques to undergraduate students at AFTRS, fostering their development as skilled filmmakers. Instructed and mentored a cohort of over 40 undergraduate students, providing personalised guidance and support to nurture their growth in cinematography.

Nairobi, Kenya And Africa Wide

Leading boutique production company focusing on client work and telling new authentic stories from across Africa. Shooting, directing, and/or producing short films, music videos, feature films and documentaries for clients Great Big Story/CNN, TED Prize, Compass Light (USA), Novartis, UNWIN Corp, United Nations OCHA, Facebook, & many others.

Nairobi, Kenya

Management and training for an arts non-profit trust to benefit urban Africa youth to give training in film/ TV / digital media creation. Over 200 students trained many of whom are actively working in the East African industry. Hot Sun Foundation gives training opportunities to urban slum youth, so they can make their own films and projects. Role includes management, technical support, and fund raising.

Greater New York City Area And Nairobi Kenya

Producing, directing, shooting high quality videos, and PSAs. Producing products for various United Nations agencies including OCHA, FCSS, CERF and for cross-UN agency programs like Global CAP, Stop Rape Now, and others. Working with supervisor to create new ideas for campaigns / video products / promotions using online media. Using video for advocacy and to assist in getting international donor support. Distributing video products / PSAs to local and international broadcasters.

Nairobi, Kenya

Selected as one of three Fulbright Scholar. Successfully conducted research project on urban storytelling in Kenya. In the process of conducting research, started video exchange project which was the winner of IIE New Leader's Award and received honorary reception in New York City with Queen Noor (2009).

Greater Los Angeles Area

Teaching assistant for various Cinema-TV classes. Duties included assisting students in the use of editing systems, 16mm film cameras, digital video cameras, helping with in-class lessons. Scheduling and managing class activities, providing administrative assistance and mentoring to students.

San Francisco Bay Area

Consulting, teaching and training: professors, teaching assistants, and students in use of web, video, and multimedia software including Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, and others. Testing, setting up, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment and computers. Production of numerous video projects used by the university for promotion and education. Received high marks by faculty and student for support and training.

Mfa, Film Production

Activities and Societies: Winner of Student Emmy for "Kibera Kid" short film Teaching Assistant for directing and cinematography classes..

B.A, History

Activities and Societies: Highest Honors for Thesis paperDocumentary video and research thesis received highest honours commendation..