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Theophilus Afe is an experienced Nigerian movie and television professional with a strong showreel across acting, scriptwriting, production management, photography and cinematography, continuity, editing, producing, and directing. He has supported productions from planning and concept through execution and project feedback.
He is recognized for strong staff rapport, leadership from technical teams to screen talent, and the ability to thrive under pressure with a focus on meeting deadlines and delivering quality film and TV programming.
Experience Level
Work Experience
Director at Grand Touch Pictures / Genesis Nollywood (and related projects)
August 1, 2010 - PresentDirects creative execution from pre-production to final cut. Imagines and directs creative shots, leads actors, and oversees technical departments to translate scripts into filmed outcomes.
Producer at Grand Touch Pictures / Genesis Nollywood (and related projects)
August 1, 2010 - PresentPlans and initiates projects including ideas phase. Creates and balances movie/TV budgets from inception to completion, organizes casting for extras, builds training programs, and manages hiring for cast and crew.
Director at Grand Touch Pictures / Genesis Nollywood
August 1, 2010 - PresentDirects productions from pre-production to final cut. Visualizes and directs creative shots, leads actors, and oversees technical departments while translating scripts into on-screen execution.
Producer at Grand Touch Pictures / Genesis Nollywood
August 1, 2010 - PresentPlans and develops projects and manages training programs and hiring for cast and crew. Builds and balances budgets from inception to completion and oversees casting vetting for production extras.
Director at Genesis Nollywood / Grand Touch Pictures
August 1, 2010 - PresentDirects actors and oversees technical departments from pre-production through final cut; visualises and directs creative shots based on scripts.
Producer at Genesis Nollywood / Grand Touch Pictures
August 1, 2010 - PresentPlans and develops projects, builds training programmes, and manages hiring for cast and crew; creates and balances movie/TV budgets from inception to completion; organises and vets casting for extras.
Film Director at Genesis Nollywood / Grand Touch Pictures
August 1, 2010 - PresentDirects scripts visually by imagining and directing creative shots. Leads actors and oversees technical departments from pre-production through final cut, ensuring alignment to the intended story and execution plan.
Production Manager at Grand Touch Pictures / Genesis Nollywood
August 1, 2010 - PresentPlans and manages hiring and training programmes for cast and crew. Develops project ideas during planning phases and builds/balances production budgets from inception to completion. Oversees casting for extras (Waka Pass) and production readiness.
Scriptwriter/Screenwriter at Genesis Nollywood (and related productions)
January 1, 2010 - PresentCreates narratives, characters, and dialogue for visual media. Produces structured, formatted scripts that guide directors, actors, and production teams during planning and on-set execution.
Director of Photography / Cinematographer at Genesis Nollywood
January 1, 2010 - PresentServes again as chief camera and lighting support in Genesis Nollywood productions, translating script vision into cinematographic visuals via composition, camera movement, and lighting design.
Scriptwriter/Screenwriter at Genesis Nollywood
January 1, 2010 - PresentCreates narratives, characters, and dialogue for visual media. Produces structured, formatted scripts to guide directors, actors, and production teams during development and on-set execution.
Director of Photography / Cinematographer at Paragon Video and Photography / Genesis Nollywood
January 1, 2010 - PresentHeads camera and lighting crews; collaborates with directors to translate scripts into visuals through lighting, framing, camera movement, and lens selection.
Screenwriter / Scriptwriter at Genesis Nollywood
January 1, 2010 - PresentCreates narrative, characters, and dialogue for visual media including Genesis Nollywood movies and television programmes; produces structured, formatted scripts to guide directors, actors, and production teams.
Director of Photography at Genesis Nollywood
January 1, 2010 - PresentCoordinates camera and lighting for productions and collaborates with directors to realize script-driven creative intent through shot composition, camera movement, and lens selection.
Script Supervisor at Genesis Nollywood (Writer/Screeenwriter)
January 1, 2010 - PresentCreates narratives, characters, and dialogue for visual media including Genesis Nollywood movies and TV programmes. Produces structured, formatted scripts that guide directors, actors, and production teams.
Unit Production Manager at Grand Touch Pictures / Genesis Nollywood
May 1, 2004 - PresentManages day-to-day logistics and physical/financial operations; translates the director’s vision into an actionable on-budget shooting schedule and coordinates production needs.
Production Manager at Grand Touch Pictures / Genesis Nollywood
May 1, 2004 - PresentManages physical, financial, and day-to-day logistics of productions. Translates the director’s vision into actionable on-budget shooting schedules and supports production needs for smooth execution.
Photographer at Genesis Nollywood (and related photography assignments)
April 1, 2004 - PresentCaptures images using recommended camera setups for productions and works across domains including photojournalism, commercial studio work, editorial fashion, and fine art—supporting storytelling through visual craft.
Photographer at Genesis Nollywood / Paragon Video and Photography
April 1, 2004 - PresentCaptures production and editorial images using recommended camera setups. Works across photojournalism, commercial studio, editorial fashion, and fine art to tell visual stories.
Photographer at Genesis Nollywood / Grand Touch Pictures
April 1, 2004 - PresentCaptures images for Genesis Nollywood using recommended cameras, working across photojournalism, commercial studios, editorial fashion, and fine art to tell compelling stories.
Photographer at Genesis Nollywood / Paragon Video and Photography (as applicable)
April 1, 2004 - PresentCaptures images using recommended camera equipment for Genesis Nollywood. Works across photojournalism, commercial studios, editorial fashion, and fine art to tell compelling visual stories.
Editor at TV shows and studio productions (including Body & Soul, Hay! Let’s Talk, Mind Sets, Treasures, Joli Joli, Affection, Destructive Instinct)
May 1, 2003 - PresentManages complete editing project control including reformatting and rebranding. Liaises between directors, studios, and financial backers; supports studio management, procurement, and budgeting; and works with producers and directors across on-set and post-production workflows.
Editor at Genesis Nollywood / Studio Productions
May 1, 2003 - PresentProvides end-to-end editing control for TV shows including reformatting and rebranding; liaises between directors, studio, and financial backers; supports studio management and procurement and budgeting.
Video Editor at Studio / TV shows and film productions (e.g., Body & Soul, Hay! Let’s Talk, Mind Sets, Treasures, Joli Joli, Affection, Destructive Instinct)
May 1, 2003 - PresentControls complete editing workflows, including reformatting and rebranding for multiple TV shows. Liaises between directors, studio, and financial backers; supports producers/directors both within and outside the studio; manages studio operations and procurement/budgeting.
Continuity at Movie and Television Productions
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2022Ensures continuity of shots and recorded frames. Liaises with cast and crew, supports set setup and technical arrangements, and helps organize attendance and production flow.
Continuity at Movie & Television Productions
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2022Ensures correct shots/frames are recorded; liaises with cast and crew, supports peaceful set coordination, manages attendance, and assists with technical arrangements and lighting setup.
Script Supervisor at Genesis Nollywood / TV productions
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2022Ensures continuity of shots and frames across movie/TV production. Liaises with cast and crew in an organized manner, supports set setup and technical arrangements, and oversees cast/crew attendance and organization.
Actor at Movie and Television Industry (including Genesis Nollywood)
January 1, 1993 - PresentPortrays diverse characters in Nigerian film, television, theatre, radio, and voice-over work. Delivers performances using voice, body language, and facial expressions to bring stories to life across multiple production mediums.
Actor at Nigeria Movie Industry / Genesis Nollywood
January 1, 1993 - PresentPortrays diverse characters across Nigerian film and Genesis Nollywood productions using voice, body language, and facial expressions to bring stories to life.
Actor at Nigeria Movie Industry / Genesis Nollywood (Theophilus Afe performances)
January 1, 1993 - PresentPortrays diverse characters across Nigeria’s film and television landscape, including Genesis Nollywood productions. Works across theatre, movie, television, radio, and voice-over formats, using voice, body, and facial expressions to bring stories to life.
Director of Photography / Cinematographer at Paragon Video and Photography / Genesis Nollywood (news, movie, and TV sets)
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1998Leads camera and lighting crews and collaborates with directors to translate scripts into visual storytelling. Executes lighting, framing, camera movement, and lens selection to match the creative vision.
Director of Photography / Cinematographer at Paragon Video and Photography / Genesis Nollywood
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1998Leads camera and lighting crews on news, movie, and television sets. Collaborates with directors to realize script vision through lighting, framing, camera movement, and lens selection.
Director of Photography at Paragon Video and Photography / Genesis Nollywood
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1998Serves as chief of camera and lighting crews for news, movie, and television sets. Collaborates with directors to translate scripts into visuals through lighting, framing, camera movement, and lens selection.
Education
at Palmer Primary School, Sapele, Delta
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026 at Okotie Eboh Grammar School, Sapele, Delta
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026 at University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026Diploma in Film Production at Grand Touch Pictures, Surulere, Lagos
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026Qualifications
Grand Touch Pictures Best Editor 2003
January 1, 2003 - July 27, 2026Nominated for Best Director in Lagos
January 1, 2010 - July 27, 2026Nominated for Best Editor in Surulere
January 1, 2008 - July 27, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment
Experience Level
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