With 15+ years experience in leadership positions helping sculpt identities and narratives for some of the biggest platforms, brands and outlets has helped shape distinctive and iconic work that has brought cross sections of audiences together and built multi platform storytelling ecosystems. With a proven track record in reaching and growing audiences, activating viral moments, and translating cultural insight into content that resonates across social media, mass communication and emerging media platforms. 10+ years experience leading 100+ strong production teams, including senior leaders and Heads of Department across multi projects. Experienced operating at global scale across 30+ markets, managing multi-million dollar budgets, and building nimble, high performing teams. Deeply fluent in the intersection video, social media, podcast, film. television, print magazine, website, app, and live events.

Adeyemi Michael

With 15+ years experience in leadership positions helping sculpt identities and narratives for some of the biggest platforms, brands and outlets has helped shape distinctive and iconic work that has brought cross sections of audiences together and built multi platform storytelling ecosystems. With a proven track record in reaching and growing audiences, activating viral moments, and translating cultural insight into content that resonates across social media, mass communication and emerging media platforms. 10+ years experience leading 100+ strong production teams, including senior leaders and Heads of Department across multi projects. Experienced operating at global scale across 30+ markets, managing multi-million dollar budgets, and building nimble, high performing teams. Deeply fluent in the intersection video, social media, podcast, film. television, print magazine, website, app, and live events.

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With 15+ years experience in leadership positions helping sculpt identities and narratives for some of the biggest platforms, brands and outlets has helped shape distinctive and iconic work that has brought cross sections of audiences together and built multi platform storytelling ecosystems. With a proven track record in reaching and growing audiences, activating viral moments, and translating cultural insight into content that resonates across social media, mass communication and emerging media platforms. 10+ years experience leading 100+ strong production teams, including senior leaders and Heads of Department across multi projects. Experienced operating at global scale across 30+ markets, managing multi-million dollar budgets, and building nimble, high performing teams. Deeply fluent in the intersection video, social media, podcast, film. television, print magazine, website, app, and live events.

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Language

English
Fluent
Yoruba
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer/Director/Executive at Spotify
February 1, 2024 - November 29, 2024
Director at Netflix/BBC
April 4, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Director at Amazon Prime Video
August 2, 2021 - April 4, 2022
Producer/Director at Artisan Film & TV
October 10, 2016 - Present
Director / Creative Visionary (Short-form, Film/TV/Branded Content)
January 1, 2013 - Present
Directed and led end-to-end creative strategy from concept to execution for film, television, documentaries, and branded content—covering commissioning, production, post-production, and final delivery. Set overarching visual direction for short-form engagement projects, handling deckwriting, vision presentation, and ideation. Managed multi-department teams simultaneously (direction, editorial, production planning, logistics, and delivery) and coordinated across locations and versions for broadcast, streaming, digital platforms, social media, and festival distribution. Built strong relationships with creative and commercial partners to support international distribution, platform exposure, awards recognition, media coverage, and new partnerships. Oversaw production lifecycle elements including budgeting, scheduling, financing, crew and logistics, and ensured editorial, legal/compliance, and technical/delivery requirements were met.
Creative Lead / Creative Director / Storyteller (Brand & Audience Growth)
January 1, 2010 - Present
Creative direction and visual identity leadership across global social and creative strategy, multi-platform content and brand film work. Owned brand voice and editorial direction, managing multi-format production across social, digital, and brand film deliverables. Led teams and cross-functional collaboration across design, concepting, editorial, and journalistic disciplines, including production oversight and current-project management. Strengthened AI-assisted content workflows and maintained organized, deadline-driven processes. Partnered with agencies and platform stakeholders, managing concurrent workstreams and ensuring clear communications. Worked across fashion, music, art, sports, entertainment, current affairs, news, beauty, and lifestyle content areas with strong design and narrative craft.

Education

Master of Arts in Documentary Direction at The National Film & Television School
January 4, 2011 - February 5, 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Media Practice at University of the Arts: London College of Communication
September 4, 2006 - June 29, 2010
Master of Arts - Directing at National Film and TV School, UK
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Arts - Media Practice at University of the Arts London
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services