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JELY KIKAMBALondon

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I’m Jely Kikamba, a versatile filmmaker, camera operator, and director who enjoys bringing stories to life from concept to final edit.

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I’m Jely Kikamba, a versatile filmmaker, camera operator, and director who enjoys bringing stories to life from concept to final edit. I’ve delivered content for major brands including Adidas, HBO, and Arsenal, and I’m comfortable stepping into production quickly—whether that’s directing a shoot, operating cinema lines, or solving last-minute on-set challenges.

I specialize in hands-on production and post-production, working with professional camera and stabilization setups and editing in Adobe Premiere Pro. Outside production, I’ve also led youth sessions as a sports coach—building strong communication and leadership skills that help me collaborate smoothly with crews and teams on fast-paced sets.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined November 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 12 roles

Director · Sticker Studios (commercial production team)Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 · 1 mo

Worked on-set shadowing and supported a director with a commercial production team, contributing to filming workflow and production assistance.

Production Assistant (Director Shadowing) · Sticker Studios (commercial production team)Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Shadowed and assisted a director with the commercial production team, supporting on-set workflows and helping with production tasks during commercial work.

Set shadowing / assisting (commercial production support) · Sticker StudiosJan 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr

Shadowed and supported a director with a commercial production team at Sticker Studios, assisting with on-set tasks and workflow during 2023.

Director of Photography (DOP) + BTS CaptureJan 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr
Director / Shooter / EditorJan 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr
Freelance Videographer & DOP · FreelanceJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos
Freelance Videographer & DOPJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos
Director, Shooter & Editor · The Kabz FamilyJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Education· 6

BA (Hons) Film – 2:2 · Middlesex University2016 – 2019
BTEC National Certificate in Media (Level 3) – Merit · City and Islington College2015 – 2016
BA (Hons) Film - 2:2 · Middlesex University2016 – 2019
BTEC National Certificate in Media (Level 3) - Merit · City and Islington College2015 – 2016

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