I’m Dennis Paa Yaw Otoo Addison, a documentary filmmaker and visual storyteller based in Accra, Ghana. I’ve spent nearly a decade producing film projects across Ghana and West Africa, specializing in impact documentaries, brand films, and destination content for organizations, companies, and cultural institutions. I’m experienced across the full production pipeline—from concept development and cinematography to sound design, colour grading, and final delivery. I’ve collaborated with international organizations, public institutions, and global brands, serving as Director of Photography on large-scale projects with Vome Studio and leading visual direction at Studio Hautebaux. Available for remote and on-location work across West Africa and beyond.

Dennis Paa Yaw Otoo Addison

I’m Dennis Paa Yaw Otoo Addison, a documentary filmmaker and visual storyteller based in Accra, Ghana. I’ve spent nearly a decade producing film projects across Ghana and West Africa, specializing in impact documentaries, brand films, and destination content for organizations, companies, and cultural institutions. I’m experienced across the full production pipeline—from concept development and cinematography to sound design, colour grading, and final delivery. I’ve collaborated with international organizations, public institutions, and global brands, serving as Director of Photography on large-scale projects with Vome Studio and leading visual direction at Studio Hautebaux. Available for remote and on-location work across West Africa and beyond.

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I’m Dennis Paa Yaw Otoo Addison, a documentary filmmaker and visual storyteller based in Accra, Ghana. I’ve spent nearly a decade producing film projects across Ghana and West Africa, specializing in impact documentaries, brand films, and destination content for organizations, companies, and cultural institutions.

I’m experienced across the full production pipeline—from concept development and cinematography to sound design, colour grading, and final delivery. I’ve collaborated with international organizations, public institutions, and global brands, serving as Director of Photography on large-scale projects with Vome Studio and leading visual direction at Studio Hautebaux.

Available for remote and on-location work across West Africa and beyond.

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Work Experience

Freelance Documentary Filmmaker & Visual Storyteller at Scenes & Bits
February 1, 2023 - Present
Independent filmmaking practice producing documentary films, brand stories, and visual content for organizations, companies, and cultural projects. Full-service production from concept development through to delivery, including cinematography, sound recording, editing, colour grading, sound design, and post-production delivery. Led end-to-end production for projects like Ghana Through Beads and brand films for Channay, Go Inside, and Tutu Luxury; created a cinematic destination reel for ESP Hotel; worked across Ghana, including rural and remote locations.
Director of Photography / Camera Operator / Photographer at Vome Studio
July 1, 2021 - Present
Collaborate on large-scale productions for international organizations, NGOs, and public institutions; served as Director of Photography and camera operator on documentary and brand productions; operated professional-grade cameras, lighting rigs, and sound equipment; managed post-production workflows including editing, colour grading, and sound mixing; worked with directors, producers, sound engineers, and editors across multi-department productions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Ghana
September 3, 2014 - May 9, 2018

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics, Agriculture & Mining