I am a Ghanaian filmmaker and cinematographer passionate about not just creating beautiful images but serving the story. I have trained my eyes and learned from renowned cinematographers such as Roger Deakins, Olan Collardy, and Greig Fraser to grow my craft. Currently, I work freelance in Accra, shooting both commissioned and passion projects, while collaborating closely with other filmmakers to elevate storytelling. My philosophy as a cinematographer is to always serve the story by listening to the director’s vision and working as part of the creative team. I am humble and eager to learn continuously from directors, gaffers, production designers, and fellow cinematographers. My goal is to tell stories that captivate and hold the audience's attention through meaningful and beautiful imagery.

Lawrence Gibson

I am a Ghanaian filmmaker and cinematographer passionate about not just creating beautiful images but serving the story. I have trained my eyes and learned from renowned cinematographers such as Roger Deakins, Olan Collardy, and Greig Fraser to grow my craft. Currently, I work freelance in Accra, shooting both commissioned and passion projects, while collaborating closely with other filmmakers to elevate storytelling. My philosophy as a cinematographer is to always serve the story by listening to the director’s vision and working as part of the creative team. I am humble and eager to learn continuously from directors, gaffers, production designers, and fellow cinematographers. My goal is to tell stories that captivate and hold the audience's attention through meaningful and beautiful imagery.

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I am a Ghanaian filmmaker and cinematographer passionate about not just creating beautiful images but serving the story. I have trained my eyes and learned from renowned cinematographers such as Roger Deakins, Olan Collardy, and Greig Fraser to grow my craft. Currently, I work freelance in Accra, shooting both commissioned and passion projects, while collaborating closely with other filmmakers to elevate storytelling.

My philosophy as a cinematographer is to always serve the story by listening to the director’s vision and working as part of the creative team. I am humble and eager to learn continuously from directors, gaffers, production designers, and fellow cinematographers. My goal is to tell stories that captivate and hold the audience’s attention through meaningful and beautiful imagery.

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Work Experience

Cinematographer at Purpose (Music Video)
December 31, 2024 - August 19, 2025
Served as the cinematographer for a music video directed by Purpose for the artist Crane in 2024.
Cinematographer at Passion Project
December 31, 2023 - August 19, 2025
Worked as cinematographer on a personal passion project completed in 2023.
Cinematographer and Director at Dance Film Project
December 31, 2024 - August 19, 2025
Directed and was the cinematographer for a short dance film titled 'The Journey,' directed by Edmund Boateng, which was screened in the US in 2024.
Cinematographer at Freelance / Purpose (Director)
December 31, 2024 - August 19, 2025
Worked as a cinematographer on a music video for the artist Crane, directed by Purpose in 2024.
Cinematographer and Director at Independent / Self-directed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Directed and worked as cinematographer on a dance film titled "The Journey" directed by Edmund Boateng, which screened in the US in 2024. Also worked on several passion projects since 2023.

Education

Film Studies at GH Media, Achimota - Accra Ghana
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Film Studies at Gh Media, Achimota - Accra Ghana
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023

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Media & Entertainment, Education

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