Hi, I’m Adjua Mantebea, founder of A Delight Production. Based in New York, I specialize in photographic and professional video production, post-production, and architectural/construction documentation, along with media consulting, development, and management. I’m passionate about turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals while leading creative teams to deliver high-quality results. Over the years I’ve produced, directed, shot, and edited a range of projects—from documentary features and short films to site documentation for major construction projects and gallery events. I thrive on collaboration, technical storytelling, and building productive partnerships with clients and colleagues.

Adjua Mantebea

Hi, I’m Adjua Mantebea, founder of A Delight Production. Based in New York, I specialize in photographic and professional video production, post-production, and architectural/construction documentation, along with media consulting, development, and management. I’m passionate about turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals while leading creative teams to deliver high-quality results. Over the years I’ve produced, directed, shot, and edited a range of projects—from documentary features and short films to site documentation for major construction projects and gallery events. I thrive on collaboration, technical storytelling, and building productive partnerships with clients and colleagues.

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Hi, I’m Adjua Mantebea, founder of A Delight Production. Based in New York, I specialize in photographic and professional video production, post-production, and architectural/construction documentation, along with media consulting, development, and management. I’m passionate about turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals while leading creative teams to deliver high-quality results.

Over the years I’ve produced, directed, shot, and edited a range of projects—from documentary features and short films to site documentation for major construction projects and gallery events. I thrive on collaboration, technical storytelling, and building productive partnerships with clients and colleagues.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Photographer & Video Documentation Specialist at Multivista Construction Documentation
March 1, 2019 - October 11, 2025
Progress filming for Delta LGA Airfield Reconfiguration Project; construction site photography and video; webcam progress filming; engineering education series for NYU Medical Center’s Energy Building construction
Documentary Photographer at Printmasters / Kenkeleba / AJASS
January 1, 2019 - Present
Produced documentary photography and visual content for projects including Printmasters: Artist Tour on Printmakers (2019), Kenkeleba: Conversation Series, and Grandassa models (AJASS) (2018).
Producer at Stephen Byrd
January 1, 2015 - Present
Produced projects including The Trip to Bountiful (2015) for Stephen Byrd.
Documentary Filmmaker at Self-Employed / Independent
January 1, 2014 - Present
Directed and produced documentary works including Betty Blayton Taylor: Making Thoughts Become (2014) and So It Is With Us (2016), highlighting artistry, education and activism.
Cultural / Memorial Documentation at Schomburg Center / Elizabeth Catlett Tribute
January 1, 2013 - Present
Photographic documentation and coverage of Elizabeth Catlett tribute at Schomburg Center (2013).
Event / Community Outreach Photographer at Serena Williams / Stephen Decatur Public School
January 1, 2013 - Present
Documented and supported Serena Gives Back event for tennis court launch at a Brooklyn public school (2013).
Volunteer / Community Projects at Various Organizations
January 1, 2013 - Present
Focused on volunteers supporting coaches and community initiatives over the past decade, including youth development and education projects (2013).
Event / Festival Documentation at NY City Children’s Festival
January 1, 2012 - Present
Documentation and coverage of the NY City Children’s Festival, Fueling of a Cultural Engine (2012).
Documentary Filmmaker at Inside View / History Makers
January 1, 2011 - Present
Contributed to Inside View: History Makers, a Time Warner series documenting influential minds; ongoing since 2011.
Producer/Director at Time Warner
January 1, 2011 - Present
Produced and directed a Time Warner series project for Art History Makers, developing multimedia storytelling for stage and television.
Photographer at Steiner Studios
June 10, 2010 - Present
Oscar Micheaux Stamp Unveiling Ceremony
Producer/Director/Executive Editor / Cinematographer at A Delight Production
March 1, 2010 - Present
Photographic & Video Production /Post-Production, Architectural & Construction Documentation, Media Consulting, Development & Management
Independent Producer at MNN TV – Time Warner Television
January 1, 2010 - Present
Independent Producer, Television Production
Systems Engineer/Project Manager at J P Morgan Chase
February 1, 2009 - October 11, 2025
Systems engineer for top banking environment for Server and Client Services. System infrastructure, performance & disk space management, metrics creation and forensic reporting. Coordinate server-based system relocations. Head decommission project. Wrote Procedures.
Photographer / Project Coordinator at Ngema School
January 1, 2008 - Present
Photographic documentation and support for fundraising and educational facilities in Equatorial Guinea (2008).
Photographer / Community Outreach at Sampaka School
January 1, 2008 - Present
Photographic/documentary coverage and outreach for classroom repair funding initiatives in Equatorial Guinea (2008).
Consultant at AGENCY.COM
July 1, 1998 - October 11, 2025
System prototype builder for MetLife project, research and development. Other clients British Airways, Societé Generale.
Manager of Information Systems (MIS) at Dale Carnegie & Associates
January 1, 1998 - October 11, 2025
Administered WAN system for motivational training and quality management association. Project manager for OS Workstation configuration and rollouts and accounting system software for Mac and PC. Launched an international training schedule. Lotus Notes instructor at the International Convention in South Carolina. Published instructor in a Lotus Notes Instructional video.
Senior Systems Analyst at STATE OF NEW YORK UNIFIED COURT
November 1, 1996 - October 11, 2025
Designed and implemented automation strategies within rigid budgetary constraints. WAN Domestic Violence System; Project Manager in charge of automating the Summons Operation. Wrote program for Probation Evaluation and Personnel Tracking Database. Team Leader of first Self-Directed Team in the Unified Court System. Project Manager in charge of Bronx Criminal Court Network Design and implementation.

Education

M.S., Computer Science at Fordham University
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1985
Computational Science and Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996
BS, Psychology at Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1975

Qualifications

Adobe Premiere Pro
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Adobe Audition
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
DaVinci Resolve
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Final Cut Pro
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
After Effects
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction