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I am a multi-disciplinary artist specializing in film, theatre, and music, with formal academic training in performing arts, music, and film studies.\n\nMy creative expertise spans directing short films, series, and stage productions, as well as scripting and music composition. I am deeply committed to crafting compelling visual and auditory narratives that provoke thought, inspire reflection, and resonate with diverse audiences.…I am a multi-disciplinary artist specializing in film, theatre, and music, with formal academic training in performing arts, music, and film studies.\n\nMy creative expertise spans directing short films, series, and stage productions, as well as scripting and music composition. I am deeply committed to crafting compelling visual and auditory narratives that provoke thought, inspire reflection, and resonate with diverse audiences.

Akolade Abdulmalik Ayinla

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I am a multi-disciplinary artist specializing in film, theatre, and music, with formal academic training in performing arts, music, and film studies.\n\nMy creative expertise spans directing short films, series, and stage productions, as well as scripting and music composition. I am deeply committed to crafting compelling visual and auditory narratives that provoke thought, inspire reflection, and resonate with diverse audiences.…I am a multi-disciplinary artist specializing in film, theatre, and music, with formal academic training in performing arts, music, and film studies.\n\nMy creative expertise spans directing short films, series, and stage productions, as well as scripting and music composition. I am deeply committed to crafting compelling visual and auditory narratives that provoke thought, inspire reflection, and resonate with diverse audiences.

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I am a multi-disciplinary artist specializing in film, theatre, and music, with formal academic training in performing arts, music, and film studies.\n\nMy creative expertise spans directing short films, series, and stage productions, as well as scripting and music composition. I am deeply committed to crafting compelling visual and auditory narratives that provoke thought, inspire reflection, and resonate with diverse audiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Film Maker at Freelance, Ibadan

January 1, 2022 - Present

Wrote, directed, and produced short films and mini-series; led pre-production (casting, writing, budgeting, crew hiring, location scouting), on-set direction, and post-production supervision (editing). Selected projects: Breakfast Club (Mini-series), Kill Her (Short film), Real Canvas (Short film).

Theatre Director at Lead City University, Ibadan (University Productions)

January 1, 2021 - Present

Adapted and directed stage plays using Brechtian techniques; rewrote stage directions to emphasize Brechtian devices and evoke radical and critical thinking.

Independent Music Artist at Freelance

January 1, 2021 - Present

Songwriter, rapper and vocalist with releases on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Audio Mack under the name Akay Ayinla; composed lyrics and performed original music and soundtracks; integrated music with visual projects when relevant.

Stage Manager at Lead City University, Ibadan (Theatre/Film Units)

January 1, 2022 - Present

Coordinated rehearsals, backstage operations, and performance cues for theatre productions; worked closely with directors and cast to ensure smooth transitions and effective stage movement.

Actor / Performer at University productions

January 1, 2021 - Present

Performed in university and professional film and stage productions; comfortable on stage and in front of camera; experienced in rehearsal and actor-director collaboration.

Independent Film Maker – Writer / Director at Freelance

January 1, 2021 - Present

Wrote, directed and produced short films and mini-series; managed pre-production (casting, writing, budgeting, crew hiring, location scouting); directed on-set; supervised post-production (editing). Selected projects include the Breakfast Club (mini-series), Kill Her (short film), and Real Canvas (short film).

Theatre Director at Lead City University, Ibadan

January 1, 2021 - Present

Adapted and directed stage plays using Brechtian techniques; rewrote stage directions to emphasize Brechtian devices and evoke radical and critical thinking; directed minimalist, character-driven productions focusing on blocking and actor-driven storytelling. Selected productions include Brechtian adaptation of Wole Soyinka's The Strong Breed; Rhythm of the Heart.

Stage Manager at Student and Freelance

January 1, 2022 - Present

Coordinated rehearsals, backstage operations, and performance cues; worked closely with directors and cast to ensure smooth transitions and effective stage movement.

Production and Content Leading at Student and Freelance

January 1, 2021 - Present

Led production and content strategies across theatre, film and music units; organized events and coordinated student production activities; managed cross-unit collaboration and representation in departmental meetings.