Akinkunmi Harrison

Akinkunmi Harrison London SE25 4QB-- As a seasoned filmmaker - videographer and writer, I bring expertise in producing, directing, and editing across various television, film, and video projects. With creative vision and direction, I excel in achieving exceptional results in each production. Whether on location or remotely, I am adept at capturing videos and images with confidence and finesse, consistently meeting project briefs. My proficiency extends to post-production editing where I leverage tools in Adobe Creative Suite, and I am able to deliver on brief, on schedule, and on budget. Personal Details Eligible to work in the UK: Yes Highest Level of Education: Master's Industry: Arts & Entertainment, Education & Instruction, Hospitality & Tourism, IT Operations & Helpdesk, Information Design & Documentation, Management, Marketing, Media & Communications, Project Management, Social Science Total years of experience: 15 Work Experience Filmmaker-videographer & Writer Short Projects (University for the Creative Arts) - Farnham September 2023 to Present • • • • • • • Writing / Editing / Proofreading Scripting / Screenplay writing / Script editing Producing short form videos: Videography and Editing Film production Production planning Budgeting, Monitoring and control the budget for productions Writer, Director, Producer, & Editor Muvipro Unit Film & Television productions - Lagos February 2014 to September 2023 Videographer & Filmmaker on movies and videos: corporate, promotional, and online. documentaries, and television series: Writing: • Writing / Editing / Proofreading • Scripting / Screenplay writing • Script editing • Research • Workshopping Producing: • Development of film and television series • Film production legal affairs • Collaboration and public relations with film producers, studio executives, and film distributors • Production planning • Recruiting crews, coordinating cast and crew during production • Monitor and control the budget for productions Editing: • Edited and produced 10+ high-quality corporate videos resulting in increased brand awareness and improved engagement. • Improved video quality and production efficiency through use of new techniques and editing software (Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Audition). • Managed project timelines and budgets, delivering high-quality films on time and within budget. Directing: • Visualisation and interpretation of briefs, scripts/screenplays creatively and technically for screen direction • Working with film departments to utilise their resources during production and for the final look of the film. • Planning the shot list before filmming • Rehearsing actors, models, and talents • On set direction of actors, models, and talents • Coordination of cast and crew during productions • Directing multi-camera shoot (television shows, events, and videos) Production Coordinator - Director Royal Roots Communications Ltd. - Lagos January 2009 to January 2014 •Audition and casting of models, actors, and other talents • Rehearsal of actors and selection of supporting actors •Interpretation of drama screenplays for the screen direction • Coordination of cast and crew during productions •On set direction of actors •Multi-Camera Shoot (Television shows and events) First Assistant Director Digital Satellite TV/M-Net (Electronic Media Network) - Randburg, Gauteng September 2007 to December 2008 (Electronic Media Network) South-Africa M-Net New Directions project (Contract) • Production planning • Rehearsal of actors and selecting of supporting actors • Selecting of crew members • Coordinate cast and crew during productions • Assist management of production filming • Manage daily shooting schedules on productions • Control shooting activities for productions • Monitor and control the progress of productions DSTV Director Digital Satellite TV/M-Net (Electronic Media Network) - Randburg, Gauteng June 2006 to September 2007 Big Brother (Television Reality Show, Contract) • Technical direction of multi-camera shoot/ switching live camera shots, and vision mixing • Sequence editing and on-air playback of TV commercials and TV spots • Patching Outdoor Broadcasting van to Master Control Room for live shows Education Master's degree in Film University for the Creative Arts - Farnham September 2003 to Present Bachelor's degree in Radio & Television Broadcasting Lagos State University - Lagos May 2001 to May 2006 Skills • Producing • Directing • Video editing • Adobe Creative Suite • Adobe Premiere Pro • Videography • Photography • Screenwriting • Scriptwriting • Organisational skills • Microsoft Office • Communication skills • Leadership • Administrative experience • Independent and Collaborative/Teamwork • Eye for Detail • Attention To Detail • Communication and Interpersonal skill • Critical Thinking Languages • English - Expert