Rufai Ajala

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I’m Rufai Ajala (Roo), a Sundance and BAFTA award winning DOP and videographer. My debut feature film; Mad Bills To Pay premiered at Sundance and Berlinale in 2025 and had it's cinema release in spring '26 in the USA.

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I’m Rufai Ajala (Roo), a Sundance and BAFTA award winning DOP and videographer. My debut feature film; Mad Bills To Pay premiered at Sundance and Berlinale in 2025 and had it’s cinema release in spring '26 in the USA.
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  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined June 2026

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate
  • FrenchIntermediate
  • TwiIntermediate
  • BengaliIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education

Work experience· 31 roles

Director of Photography · Rubinstein’sJan 2026 – Jan 2026 · 1 mo

DOP on short project (director Tommy Ross-Williams).

Cinematographer · Mad Bills To PayJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Cinematography for the 2025 project, directed by Joel Vargas.

Cinematographer · Sperm Donors WantedJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Cinematography for the 2024 project, directed by Logan Rea.

Cinematographer · Budd, Sweat and TearzJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Cinematographer · DragfoxJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Director of Photography · Budd, Sweat and TearzJan 2024 – Jan 2024 · 1 mo
Director of Photography · Sperm Donors WantedJan 2024 – Jan 2024 · 1 mo
Director of Photography · DragfoxJan 2024 – Jan 2024 · 1 mo

Education· 8

MA Cinematography · National Film & Television School2030 – 2026
Intensive Cinematography · FAMU (Prague & Czech Republic)2030 – 2026
BA Film Production · The Arts University Bournemouth2030 – 2026
Cinematography Mentorship · Netflix - Adam Scarth (Illuminatrix / SPORAS Cinematography Mentorship)2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 5

Foundation Diploma in Art & Design2030 – 2026
First Aid Certification2030 – 2026
Best Cinematography Prize2030 – 2026
First Aid Certification2030 – 2026

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