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Hi, I'm Kobina de Graft - Johnson, a passionate video producer, director, and editor based in Bronx, NY. I specialize in guiding projects from concept to completion, crafting compelling stories that resonate with audiences across digital, broadcast, and social media platforms. My work spans cinematography, editing, and live event production, and I love collaborating with creative teams to bring ideas to life. With years of experience running my own creative studio and leading production teams, I thrive on innovation and quality storytelling. From developing original docu-series to expanding online audiences, I combine technical skills and strategic thinking to maximize impact. I'm always eager to connect, create, and contribute to inspiring projects.…Hi, I'm Kobina de Graft - Johnson, a passionate video producer, director, and editor based in Bronx, NY. I specialize in guiding projects from concept to completion, crafting compelling stories that resonate with audiences across digital, broadcast, and social media platforms. My work spans cinematography, editing, and live event production, and I love collaborating with creative teams to bring ideas to life. With years of experience running my own creative studio and leading production teams, I thrive on innovation and quality storytelling. From developing original docu-series to expanding online audiences, I combine technical skills and strategic thinking to maximize impact. I'm always eager to connect, create, and contribute to inspiring projects.

Kobina de Graft - Johnson

Film Producer, Film Director, Video Editor, +2

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Hi, I'm Kobina de Graft - Johnson, a passionate video producer, director, and editor based in Bronx, NY. I specialize in guiding projects from concept to completion, crafting compelling stories that resonate with audiences across digital, broadcast, and social media platforms. My work spans cinematography, editing, and live event production, and I love collaborating with creative teams to bring ideas to life. With years of experience running my own creative studio and leading production teams, I thrive on innovation and quality storytelling. From developing original docu-series to expanding online audiences, I combine technical skills and strategic thinking to maximize impact. I'm always eager to connect, create, and contribute to inspiring projects.…Hi, I'm Kobina de Graft - Johnson, a passionate video producer, director, and editor based in Bronx, NY. I specialize in guiding projects from concept to completion, crafting compelling stories that resonate with audiences across digital, broadcast, and social media platforms. My work spans cinematography, editing, and live event production, and I love collaborating with creative teams to bring ideas to life. With years of experience running my own creative studio and leading production teams, I thrive on innovation and quality storytelling. From developing original docu-series to expanding online audiences, I combine technical skills and strategic thinking to maximize impact. I'm always eager to connect, create, and contribute to inspiring projects.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Kobina de Graft - Johnson, a passionate video producer, director, and editor based in Bronx, NY. I specialize in guiding projects from concept to completion, crafting compelling stories that resonate with audiences across digital, broadcast, and social media platforms. My work spans cinematography, editing, and live event production, and I love collaborating with creative teams to bring ideas to life.

With years of experience running my own creative studio and leading production teams, I thrive on innovation and quality storytelling. From developing original docu-series to expanding online audiences, I combine technical skills and strategic thinking to maximize impact. I’m always eager to connect, create, and contribute to inspiring projects.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Video Editor | Director | Producer at BronxNet Television

June 1, 2022 - June 25, 2024

Managed full production lifecycle including ideation, filming, and post-production for digital, broadcast, and social media. Produced high-quality talking head interviews, testimonials, and studio content. Led multi-camera productions using professional cinematography gear and directed original docu-series and pilot episodes. Created and implemented marketing strategies, growing the YouTube channel from 549 to 23,000 subscribers. Managed a large production team and coordinated cross-functional collaboration while training camera crews and editing content across various platforms.

CEO/Founder at Anibok Studios

January 1, 2017 - June 25, 2024

Founded and drove the vision and growth strategy of the studio. Oversaw creative projects and business operations while working with major brands to produce digital video content. Responsible for hiring, partnerships, funding, marketing strategies, legal compliance, and industry representation. Expanded the studio’s reach through collaborations and licensing, optimizing operations for scalability and efficiency.

Director of Photography at University Village Pictures

February 1, 2021 - January 31, 2024

Served as Director of Photography for the series “Makeup x Breakup” on ALLBLK. Led production meetings to align on creative vision, managed lighting setups, collaborated with sound department resolving technical issues, selected lenses for shots, coordinated shot lists to reduce downtime, and refined visual narrative to elevate storytelling quality.