Akinkunmi Harrison

Akinkunmi Raphel Harrison Branded Video Content Creator | Producer | Director | Editor Creative video professional with 15+ years’ experience delivering end-to-end branded, editorial, and social-first video content across digital, broadcast, and commercial platforms. Recently completed an MA in Filmmaking (UK) and now based in London. Proven ability to develop concepts from brief to delivery, direct shoots, manage budgets and schedules, and edit high-impact short-form content using Adobe Premiere Pro. Experienced working with stakeholders, talent, and crew to deliver visually engaging, on-brand video that meets audience and client objectives. Core Strengths Aligned to Bauer Media • Branded & Co-Branded Video Production • Social-First & Short-Form Content • Concept Development & Treatments • Client & Stakeholder Presentation • Scripting & Storyboarding • Shoot Scheduling & Budget Management • Crew Hiring & Talent Direction • Risk Assessments, Call Sheets & Shoot Logistics • Editing & Delivery (Adobe Premiere Pro) • Multi-Project & Deadline Management Professional Experience Producer / Director – Branded & Digital Content Muvipro Unit | UK & Nigeria (Hybrid/Remote) Sept 2024 – Present • Own end-to-end video production workflows from concept development to final delivery for digital and documentary content. • Develop creative ideas in response to briefs, producing treatments, scripts, and storyboards for stakeholder approval. • Plan and execute shoots, including budgeting, scheduling, call sheets, and risk assessments. • Direct contributors, talent, and crew on set to ensure content is visually engaging and brand-aligned. • Edit short-form and long-form content using Adobe Premiere Pro, optimised for digital and social platforms. • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver projects on time while managing multiple deliverables simultaneously. Filmmaking & Creative Writing AI Trainer (Media Content) Outlier | Remote (UK/USA) Mar 2024 – Present • Evaluate and refine short-form video and creative content used in AI training for digital platforms. • Analyse engagement, clarity, structure, and storytelling effectiveness in social media video examples. • Apply editorial judgement aligned with viral, social-first content principles. • Provide structured feedback focused on audience impact, coherence, and brand tone. Film & TV Tutor Pauline Quirke Academy | Stratford, London Feb 2024 – Mar 2024 • Delivered practical training in directing, producing, and editing short-form video content. • Led students through script-to-screen workflows, reinforcing industry-standard production processes. • Supported creative development while maintaining deadlines and production discipline. Producer-Director (Commercial, Digital & Broadcast Content) Muvipro Unit Film & Television Productions | Lagos, Nigeria Feb 2013 – Sept 2023 • Produced and directed commercial videos, branded digital content, short films, and feature projects. • Regularly worked with clients to translate objectives into compelling video narratives. • Managed budgets, schedules, crews, and post-production workflows. • Delivered content distributed via Amazon Prime Video, television networks, and digital platforms. • Balanced creative leadership with logistical execution across multiple simultaneous projects. Technical Director / Live Broadcast Director DStv / M-Net | Nigeria & South Africa Jun 2006 – Dec 2008 • Directed live, multi-camera productions including Big Brother Africa and flagship broadcast events. • Coordinated large crews under tight deadlines, ensuring broadcast quality and brand consistency. • Developed strong communication, leadership, and real-time decision-making skills applicable to fast-turnaround branded content. Selected Projects & Achievements • Director & Producer – What’s My Name? (2024) UK-produced documentary listed in the British Council Film Directory. • Director & Producer – Oracles Online Feature film with Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) nomination. • Digital Media Composer – British Council Film Lab Africa (2024) Short-form film projects screened in London. • Produced multiple short films and digital campaigns designed for online audiences. Education MA Filmmaking – University for the Creative Arts (UCA), Farnham 2023 – 2024 Key Projects: Renascence (Producer), Mind Bending (Director/Editor), What’s My Name? (Director) Recommended to produce promotional video content for UCA marketing. BSc Radio & Television Broadcasting – Lagos State University Technical Skills • Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Media Encoder • Production: Directing, Producing, Scriptwriting, Storyboarding • Cameras & Lighting: Professional camera operation, lighting design • Delivery Platforms: YouTube, Instagram, digital publishers, broadcast • Workflow: Social-first optimisation, multi-project scheduling