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I am a documentary filmmaker and video journalist with over 10 years of experience in creating impactful visual stories. My expertise lies in combining the art of filmmaking with rigorous journalism to produce content that informs and inspires diverse audiences. Working at BBC News and various international organizations has sharpened my skills in delivering high-quality news and documentary content that resonates globally. My experience extends across creative directing, film production, and photojournalism, with strong competency in pre and post-production workflows. I enjoy collaborating with teams and managing projects under pressure to bring compelling narratives to life, leveraging my technical skills in video editing, drone piloting, and motion graphics along the way.…I am a documentary filmmaker and video journalist with over 10 years of experience in creating impactful visual stories. My expertise lies in combining the art of filmmaking with rigorous journalism to produce content that informs and inspires diverse audiences. Working at BBC News and various international organizations has sharpened my skills in delivering high-quality news and documentary content that resonates globally. My experience extends across creative directing, film production, and photojournalism, with strong competency in pre and post-production workflows. I enjoy collaborating with teams and managing projects under pressure to bring compelling narratives to life, leveraging my technical skills in video editing, drone piloting, and motion graphics along the way.

Umar Isa Ladu

Video Editor, Creative Director, Documentary Filmmaker, +2

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I am a documentary filmmaker and video journalist with over 10 years of experience in creating impactful visual stories. My expertise lies in combining the art of filmmaking with rigorous journalism to produce content that informs and inspires diverse audiences. Working at BBC News and various international organizations has sharpened my skills in delivering high-quality news and documentary content that resonates globally. My experience extends across creative directing, film production, and photojournalism, with strong competency in pre and post-production workflows. I enjoy collaborating with teams and managing projects under pressure to bring compelling narratives to life, leveraging my technical skills in video editing, drone piloting, and motion graphics along the way.…I am a documentary filmmaker and video journalist with over 10 years of experience in creating impactful visual stories. My expertise lies in combining the art of filmmaking with rigorous journalism to produce content that informs and inspires diverse audiences. Working at BBC News and various international organizations has sharpened my skills in delivering high-quality news and documentary content that resonates globally. My experience extends across creative directing, film production, and photojournalism, with strong competency in pre and post-production workflows. I enjoy collaborating with teams and managing projects under pressure to bring compelling narratives to life, leveraging my technical skills in video editing, drone piloting, and motion graphics along the way.

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I am a documentary filmmaker and video journalist with over 10 years of experience in creating impactful visual stories. My expertise lies in combining the art of filmmaking with rigorous journalism to produce content that informs and inspires diverse audiences. Working at BBC News and various international organizations has sharpened my skills in delivering high-quality news and documentary content that resonates globally.

My experience extends across creative directing, film production, and photojournalism, with strong competency in pre and post-production workflows. I enjoy collaborating with teams and managing projects under pressure to bring compelling narratives to life, leveraging my technical skills in video editing, drone piloting, and motion graphics along the way.

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Work Experience

Video Journalist at BBC News World Service

May 1, 2023 - Present

Create and produce video content for BBC World Service outputs including town halls for accountability and governance projects. Filming with professional equipment and iPhone to deliver high-quality, impactful visuals. Direct and edit show episodes, solve technical video issues, write scripts preserving journalistic integrity, translate content, and develop stories from scratch with thorough research.

Documentary Director at European Union

July 31, 2021 - August 19, 2025

Led pre-production planning including budgets and hiring, coordinated with production teams to execute creative vision and shooting schedules. Directed post-production workflows and produced marketing videos to support business growth. Monitored lighting, audio, graphics, and camera work to ensure high quality TV and film outputs.

Creative Director at UNESCO Biopalt

June 30, 2021 - August 19, 2025

Developed creative trailers and promotional materials from concept to finish, maintained strong client relationships and managed project timelines and budgets. Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, and ensured the overall tone of visual products aligned with campaign goals.

Documentary Filmmaker at Dakar Ecklat

June 30, 2020 - August 19, 2025

Collaborated and contributed to team-building, worked flexible schedules capturing video and audio live at events, produced marketing videos, and managed post-production workflows to support project completion.

Documentary Photographer at Unicef Generation Unlimited

June 30, 2020 - August 19, 2025

Captured high-quality images for print and digital projects, consulted with clients on style preferences, and conducted complex photo shoots indoors and outdoors while enhancing photos digitally for better visual appeal.