I am a highly motivated narrative filmmaker and media practitioner with eight years of experience in visual storytelling. I am proficient as an assistant director, film/video editor, camera operator, film production manager, graphic designer, and content strategist. I am familiar with the latest video editing and graphic design software, camera equipment, and content styles. I am a quick learner and a proactive team player, eager to bring fresh perspectives to content creation. My strong eye for detail, composition, and storytelling through videos and graphics helps me deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines while maintaining excellent organization skills.

ERNESTU NJOKU

I am a highly motivated narrative filmmaker and media practitioner with eight years of experience in visual storytelling. I am proficient as an assistant director, film/video editor, camera operator, film production manager, graphic designer, and content strategist. I am familiar with the latest video editing and graphic design software, camera equipment, and content styles. I am a quick learner and a proactive team player, eager to bring fresh perspectives to content creation. My strong eye for detail, composition, and storytelling through videos and graphics helps me deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines while maintaining excellent organization skills.

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I am a highly motivated narrative filmmaker and media practitioner with eight years of experience in visual storytelling. I am proficient as an assistant director, film/video editor, camera operator, film production manager, graphic designer, and content strategist. I am familiar with the latest video editing and graphic design software, camera equipment, and content styles.

I am a quick learner and a proactive team player, eager to bring fresh perspectives to content creation. My strong eye for detail, composition, and storytelling through videos and graphics helps me deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines while maintaining excellent organization skills.

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Work Experience

Content Strategist (Consultant) at O2 Academy Abuja
September 30, 2025 - August 20, 2025
Planned, created, delivered and managed contents aligning with the academy's goals and audience needs.
Content Strategist (Consultant) at O2 Academy Abuja
September 30, 2025 - August 20, 2025
Planned, created, delivered, and managed content aligning with the academy's goals and audience needs over a four-month consultancy period.
Film Production Manager (Freelance) at Unfriendly Space
May 31, 2025 - August 20, 2025
Managed entire production process for feature film 'Home for the Weekend', including equipment rental/purchase, administrative functions, cast/crew payment, and supervising set building and art designs.
Film Production Manager (Freelance) at Unfriendly Space
May 31, 2025 - August 20, 2025
Managed production of the feature film ‘Home for the Weekend’ including equipment management, administration, cast and crew payments, and supervising set building and art design.
Film Production Manager (Freelance) at The Film Nomad
April 30, 2025 - August 20, 2025
Managed the production process for feature film 'Echoes of Us', overseeing equipment, administration, payments, and set design supervision.
Film Production Manager (Freelance) at The Film Nomad
April 30, 2025 - August 20, 2025
Managed the production for the feature film ‘Echoes of Us’ covering equipment rental/purchase, administrative functions, payment of cast and crew, and supervision of set design.
Film Assistant Director (Freelance) at Cobham Town Studio
March 31, 2025 - August 20, 2025
Supported the Director on web-series project ‘Phantasm’, managing production logistics and ensuring smooth operations.
Film Assistant Director (Freelance) at Cobham Town Studio
March 31, 2025 - August 20, 2025
Supported the director on the web series film project ‘Phantasm’ by managing production logistics to ensure smooth operations.
Film Editor (Freelance) at Storybird Films
January 31, 2025 - August 20, 2025
Edited the latest YouTube web series - ‘Looking for Naomi’ for Storybird Films.
Film Editor (Freelance) at Storybird Films
January 31, 2025 - August 20, 2025
Edited the latest YouTube web series ‘Looking for Naomi’, ensuring high-quality narrative sequencing and visual coherence.
Head, Anaedo TV and Studio Manager (Part-time) at Freshminds Communications
December 31, 2024 - August 20, 2025
Contract staff responsible for filming, editing video contents for the television channel and coordinating all studio unit processes.
Head, Anaedo TV and Studio Manager (Part-time) at Freshminds Communications, Nnewi South Anambra state
December 31, 2024 - August 20, 2025
Filmed and edited video content for television and coordinated all processes within the unit as part-time contract staff.
Editing Facilitator (Freelance) at LADOFFEST
November 30, 2024 - August 20, 2025
Facilitated the Emerging Talents session editing group at the maiden Lafia Documentary Film Festival (LADOFFEST) 2024, managing the editing team effectively.
Editing Facilitator (Freelance) at LADOFFEST
November 30, 2024 - August 20, 2025
Led the editing group during the Emerging Talents session at the maiden Lafia Documentary Film Festival, coordinating a team of filmmakers and film scholars effectively.
Cinematographer and Video Editor (Part-time) at Diaspora Digital Media
June 30, 2024 - August 20, 2025
Contract staff responsible for filming and editing video content for the YouTube channel and coordinating all unit processes.
Cinematographer and Video Editor (Part-time) at Diaspora Digital Media, Awka, Anambra state
June 30, 2024 - August 20, 2025
Handled filming and editing for the YouTube Channel, coordinating all unit processes as part-time contract staff.
Digital Image Technician (Freelance) at Storybird Films
September 30, 2022 - August 20, 2025
Collaborated with cinematographer on set to manage workflow, systemization, camera settings, signal integrity, and image manipulation to achieve highest image quality for YouTube web series 'Class and Class'.
Digital Image Technician (Freelance) at Storybird Films
September 30, 2022 - August 20, 2025
Collaborated with the cinematographer on set managing workflow, systemization, camera settings, signal integrity, and image manipulation to achieve the highest image quality for the YouTube web series ‘Class and Class’.
Film Production Coordinator (Freelance) at Regent Films Studios
August 31, 2022 - August 20, 2025
Worked closely with production manager to coordinate production of feature film 'For Ikemefuna' from shooting to editing stages.
Film Production Coordinator (Freelance) at Regent Films Studios
August 31, 2022 - August 20, 2025
Coordinated production processes alongside the production manager for the feature film ‘For Ikemefuna’ from shooting through editing stages.
Film Production Manager (Freelance) at Peridot Studios & Handcuff Entertainment
July 31, 2022 - August 20, 2025
Managed production for feature film 'A Warm Christmas', including equipment, administration, payments and overseeing set building; the film was officially selected at Silicon Valley African Film Festival 2023.
Film Production Manager (Freelance) at Peridot Studios & Handcuff Entertainment
July 31, 2022 - August 20, 2025
Managed production of the feature film ‘A Warm Christmas’ including equipment, administrative tasks, payments, and art designs. The film was officially selected for Silicon Valley African Film Festival 2023 and won Best International Feature Film at Sittannavasal International Film Festival 2023.
Film Production Manager (Freelance) at ZinyAfrica
June 30, 2022 - August 20, 2025
Managed production for short film 'Read My Body', overseeing equipment, administrative functions, payments and set design; shortlisted at Sony Future Awards 2023.
Film Production Manager (Freelance) at ZinyAfrica
June 30, 2022 - August 20, 2025
Oversaw production of the short film ‘Read My Body’ covering equipment rental/purchase, administrative functions, payments, and set supervision. The film was shortlisted for the Sony Future Awards 2023.
Videographer (Freelance) at ISDEVCOM, Nasarawa State University Keffi
October 31, 2021 - August 20, 2025
Directed live video and audio staff for event production; edited video using Adobe Premiere Pro to create seamless narrative sequences.
Videographer (Freelance) at ISDEVCOM, Nasarawa State University Keffi
October 31, 2021 - August 20, 2025
Directed live video and audio staff during events to ensure optimal video, lighting, and sound, and edited narrative sequences using Adobe Premiere Pro.
Film Director at Personal Project
November 30, 2020 - August 20, 2025
Directed and executed creative vision for short film ‘Tell’ with a production schedule for 20+ cast and crew; officially selected for ZUMA Film Festival 2020.
Film Director (Personal Project)
November 30, 2020 - August 20, 2025
Directed and executed the creative vision for the short film ‘Tell’ managing a production schedule with 20+ cast and crew members on a tight budget. The film was officially selected for the ZUMA Film Festival 2020.

Education

B.A Theatre and Film Arts at National Film Institute, Jos (Affiliated to the University of Jos)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
B.A Theatre and Film Arts at National Film Institute, Jos (Affiliated to the University of Jos)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other, Professional Services