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Discipline

Documentary, Short film, Feature film, Drama for Television / Series

Ema Edosio Deelen

keywords: filmmaker director, cinematographer, editor, camera operator

I am an award-winning filmmaker, director, and cinematographer with over 14 years of professional experience in film, television, and digital media. My work blends creative storytelling with strong technical expertise in cinematography and editing. I recently relocated to the Netherlands and bring international experience from working with Bloomberg, VICE News, and Deutsche Welle Germany, as well as directing feature films that have screened at festivals worldwide.

Videos

trailer/teaser
drama My Feature film When Nigeria Happens. Premiered at the Locarno Film Festival. https://shorturl.at/50XBV

photos

Informatie

trackrecord
Kasala! – Director & Cinematographer (30+ international festivals, 9 awards, Netflix license)

Otiti – Director & Cinematographer (premiered at Brazil International Film Festival, multiple global selections)

When Nigeria Happens – Writer, Director & Cinematographer (first Nigerian contemporary dance feature, opened Locarno Open Doors 2025)

Broadcast/commissioned work: Bloomberg, VICE News, Deutsche Welle Germany
prijzen
Kasala! – 9 awards, 30+ festivals, Netflix license

Otiti – Festival screenings in Africa, Europe, and South America

When Nigeria Happens – Locarno Open Doors 2025 opening film

Works distributed on Netflix, international airlines, and global media platforms
vraag mij voor
Directing narrative films, documentaries, and branded content

Cinematography for feature films, TV, and live performance

Video editing and post-production for film, TV, and digital platforms

Creative leadership on cross-cultural and international productions
bijzonderheden
Strong visual storytelling and character-driven narratives

Ability to lead both small crews and large-scale productions

Skilled at blending artistic direction with hands-on technical execution

Experienced in mentoring emerging filmmakers and building diverse production teams
software kennis
Adobe Premiere Pro (expert)
DaVinci Resolve (editing & color grading)
Final Cut Pro

Education

workshops
UCLA Extension
Certificate, Story Analysis For Film and Television
2023-2003
Motion Picture Institute of Michigan
Certificate, Story Analysis For Film and Television
Cinematography and Directing
2011-2012

Employers

Nigerian-German Centre for Jobs Migration and Reintegration (NGC)
Communications Consultant Communications Consultant Communications
2023-2025
Vice News
Cinematographer
2021
BBC
Video Journalist
2017-2020
Google
Digital consultant and Enabler
2014-2015