Looks like you have JavaScript disabled. For the full Twine experience, you will need to re-enable it.

I was born and raised in Italy by Ghanaian parents and moved to Finland in 2016 to start a new chapter of my life. With a passion for photography and videography, I have cultivated my skills to become a cinematographer, screenwriter, and director focused on telling powerful stories about social issues that often go unnoticed. Since graduating from the Academy of Moving People and Image in 2022, I have worked on numerous projects including short films, music videos, and documentaries, collaborating with dancers and theatre companies as well. My work is dedicated to bringing attention to stories that resonate and provoke thought. One of my key projects involved working for Yle on a documentary about Female Genital Mutilation produced by Banijay Finland. I aim to continue evolving my craft and use storytelling to highlight diverse experiences and voices that deserve to be heard.…I was born and raised in Italy by Ghanaian parents and moved to Finland in 2016 to start a new chapter of my life. With a passion for photography and videography, I have cultivated my skills to become a cinematographer, screenwriter, and director focused on telling powerful stories about social issues that often go unnoticed. Since graduating from the Academy of Moving People and Image in 2022, I have worked on numerous projects including short films, music videos, and documentaries, collaborating with dancers and theatre companies as well. My work is dedicated to bringing attention to stories that resonate and provoke thought. One of my key projects involved working for Yle on a documentary about Female Genital Mutilation produced by Banijay Finland. I aim to continue evolving my craft and use storytelling to highlight diverse experiences and voices that deserve to be heard.

Samuel N. Boateng

Film Director, Director of Photography, Cinematographer, +2





I was born and raised in Italy by Ghanaian parents and moved to Finland in 2016 to start a new chapter of my life. With a passion for photography and videography, I have cultivated my skills to become a cinematographer, screenwriter, and director focused on telling powerful stories about social issues that often go unnoticed. Since graduating from the Academy of Moving People and Image in 2022, I have worked on numerous projects including short films, music videos, and documentaries, collaborating with dancers and theatre companies as well. My work is dedicated to bringing attention to stories that resonate and provoke thought. One of my key projects involved working for Yle on a documentary about Female Genital Mutilation produced by Banijay Finland. I aim to continue evolving my craft and use storytelling to highlight diverse experiences and voices that deserve to be heard.…I was born and raised in Italy by Ghanaian parents and moved to Finland in 2016 to start a new chapter of my life. With a passion for photography and videography, I have cultivated my skills to become a cinematographer, screenwriter, and director focused on telling powerful stories about social issues that often go unnoticed. Since graduating from the Academy of Moving People and Image in 2022, I have worked on numerous projects including short films, music videos, and documentaries, collaborating with dancers and theatre companies as well. My work is dedicated to bringing attention to stories that resonate and provoke thought. One of my key projects involved working for Yle on a documentary about Female Genital Mutilation produced by Banijay Finland. I aim to continue evolving my craft and use storytelling to highlight diverse experiences and voices that deserve to be heard.

Available to hire

I was born and raised in Italy by Ghanaian parents and moved to Finland in 2016 to start a new chapter of my life. With a passion for photography and videography, I have cultivated my skills to become a cinematographer, screenwriter, and director focused on telling powerful stories about social issues that often go unnoticed. Since graduating from the Academy of Moving People and Image in 2022, I have worked on numerous projects including short films, music videos, and documentaries, collaborating with dancers and theatre companies as well.

My work is dedicated to bringing attention to stories that resonate and provoke thought. One of my key projects involved working for Yle on a documentary about Female Genital Mutilation produced by Banijay Finland. I aim to continue evolving my craft and use storytelling to highlight diverse experiences and voices that deserve to be heard.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Italian

Fluent

English

Advanced

Twi

Advanced

Finnish

Beginner

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Gaffer at Kardo Shiwan (short film FUR FUR)

October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023

Managed lighting and assisted the crew during filming of a short film exploring bilingual family memories and intergenerational grief.

Second Director of Photography, Script Consultant and Content Consultant at YLE (Kokonaiset)

March 1, 2023 - February 6, 2024

Contributed to the documentary series on Female Genital Mutilation by reviewing scripts, serving as assistant camera person, and providing research insights on the protagonist and subject matter.

Video Production Specialist at Yrittaja Aidit (Podcast)

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Handled all aspects of video production including pre-production, filming, editing, sound editing, and color grading for podcast content.

Director of Photography at Benijay Group Finland

January 1, 2023 - June 16, 2024

Camera operator and assistant for two documentaries under development, filming material for proposals and trailers for key funding stakeholders such as Yle, Avek and SES, since 2023.

First Assistant Director at Zahrah Ehsan (Footnotes on an Arranged Meeting)

July 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022

Managed scheduling and coordination for a short film about cultural and personal dynamics during a potential arranged marriage meeting.

Director of Photography at Shamsil Balkis (Conference of the Birds)

July 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022

Responsible for cinematography on an 11-minute short film exploring themes of individual and collective journeys through allegory and bird imagery.

Camera Assistant at Khanh Ngo (Little Ghost)

June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022

Assisted in camera operations on a short film telling a story of a lost soul and an orphan searching for a family connection.

Director at Student founded project (I hate my life)

November 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021

Directed a short Finnish language film about the struggles and empowerment of three girls at different life stages, released in 2021.

Director of Photography at Godwin Otieno / Afro Madnez

August 1, 2021 - June 16, 2024

Managed cinematography, content creation, and post-production video editing for exhibitions and projects in Helsinki.

Director of Photography at Ndjara Dance Company

August 1, 2021 - June 16, 2024

Served as DOP, content creator, video editor and director for various dance exhibitions performed throughout the year in Helsinki.

Camera Assistant at Music For Friends Helsinki

June 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021

Assisted Director of Photography by managing focus and capturing B-roll footage during productions as required.

Writer, Director & Producer at Academy of Moving Images

April 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Wrote and directed the official short movie 'The Road Not Taken' which premiered in Helsinki; story centers on a camping trip that unearths unresolved group issues.

Videographer and Photographer at Burnaton

July 1, 2020 - June 16, 2024

Content creation, video editing, direction, and photography for social media campaigns and promotions.

Videographer at Face of African Queen Finland

July 1, 2020 - June 16, 2024

Creating and editing video content and managing YouTube and Instagram channels representing the Face of African Queen Finland event and community engagement.

Content Creator / Video Editor & Director / Photographer at Studiopeee

July 1, 2020 - June 16, 2024

Creating content for Instagram, editing and directing videos, and photography projects to maintain active social media engagement and high-quality production standards.

Videographer at Samuel N. Boateng (Freelance)

May 1, 2020 - June 16, 2024

Producing video content and collaborating with artists and organizations in Helsinki, responsible for directing and editing various short films, music videos, and social media content since 2020.

DOP / Docufilmmaker / Director / Screenwriter / Filmmaker / Videographer / Content Creator / Editor / Colour Grading / Photographer at Boagraphy (My own company)

May 1, 2020 - June 16, 2024

Managing all roles related to film production including directing, cinematography, screenwriting, editing, colour grading, and photography for fashion, products, and commercials. Leading projects in Helsinki to create impactful visual storytelling content from 2020 to present.