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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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Experience Level
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
Twi
Intermediate
Bengali
Intermediate
Work Experience
Director of Photography at Dragfox
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Cinematography for a short film (director Lisa Ott).
Director of Photography at Sperm Donors Wanted
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Cinematography for a short film (director Logan Rea).
Director of Photography at Budd, Sweat and Tearz
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Cinematography for a short film (director Jamie Perault).
Director of Photography at Glamour UK - Beauty Series
February 1, 2018 - February 1, 2018Cinematography for beauty series (director Grace Barnes).
Director of Photography at ArtDeco Cosmetics
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017Cinematography for cosmetics spot (director George Harvey).
Director of Photography at Made to Measure - What Lies Beneath
July 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017Cinematography for short film (director George Harvey).
Director of Photography at Something Said
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Cinematography for short film (director Jay Bernard).
Director of Photography at John Frieda: Shades of Me
March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2016Cinematography for commercial (director George Harvey).
Director of Photography at FARFETCH: The Worlds Greatest Selection of Luxury
February 1, 2016 - February 1, 2016Cinematography for campaign (director George Harvey).
Director of Photography at Paul Smith: A Suit To Travel In
November 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015Cinematography for short film (director George Harvey).
Director of Photography at VOGUE Beauty School
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015Cinematography for beauty feature (director George Harvey).
Director of Photography at NOWNESS Eternal Beauty
February 1, 2014 - February 1, 2014Cinematography for concept film (director George Harvey).
Director of Photography at Nothing Important
March 1, 2017 - March 1, 2017DOP on short film (director Anna Valdez-Hanks).
Director of Photography at Manchester City
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017DOP on project (director Adam Slama).
Director of Photography at Human Beings
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011DOP on short film (director Justin Brown).
Director of Photography at George Michael: White Light
October 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012DOP on documentary (director Will Bex).
Director of Photography at Marina and the Diamonds
May 1, 2012 - May 1, 2012DOP on music video (director Will Bex).
Director of Photography at Foot Locker: Sneaker Skills
April 1, 2012 - April 1, 2012DOP on campaign (director Will Bex).
Director of Photography at Jessie J: Laserlights
February 1, 2012 - February 1, 2012DOP on music video (director Will Bex).
Director of Photography at BBC Radio 1: New Music, It’s Our Big Thing
December 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011DOP on music promo (director Will Bex).
Director of Photography at Goodnight
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011DOP on short film (director Arturo Vasquez).
Director of Photography at Thinking of You
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011DOP on short film (director Will Bex).
Director of Photography at Rubinstein’s
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026DOP on short project (director Tommy Ross-Williams).
Cinematographer at Glamour UK - Beauty Series
February 1, 2018 - PresentCinematography for Glamour UK's Beauty Series, collaborating with director Grace Barnes.
Cinematographer at Dragfox
January 1, 2024 - PresentCinematography for the short film Dragfox, directed by Lisa Ott.
Cinematographer at Mad Bills To Pay
January 1, 2025 - PresentCinematography for the 2025 project, directed by Joel Vargas.
Cinematographer at Budd, Sweat and Tearz
January 1, 2024 - PresentCinematography for the 2024 project, directed by Jamie Perault.
Cinematographer at Sperm Donors Wanted
January 1, 2024 - PresentCinematography for the 2024 project, directed by Logan Rea.
Cinematographer at Bleach
January 1, 2023 - PresentCinematography for the 2023 project, directed by Dan Daniel.
Cinematographer at Challenger
January 1, 2021 - PresentCinematography for the 2021 project, directed by Adam Slama.
Cinematographer at OINK!
January 1, 2020 - PresentCinematography for the 2020 project, directed by Rog Eagle.
Education
MA Cinematography at National Film & Television School
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026Intensive Cinematography at FAMU (Prague & Czech Republic)
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026BA Film Production at The Arts University Bournemouth
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026Cinematography Mentorship at Netflix - Adam Scarth (Illuminatrix / SPORAS Cinematography Mentorship)
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026MA Cinematography at National Film & Television School
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026BA Film Production at Arts University Bournemouth
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026Foundation Diploma in Art & Design at Arts University Bournemouth
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026Cinematography Mentorship at Netflix - Adam Scarth Illuminatrix / SPORAS Cinematography Mentorship
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026Qualifications
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026First Aid Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026Best Cinematography Prize
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026First Aid Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026Cinematography Mentorship - Illuminatrix / SPORAS (Netflix)
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
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