ADULOJU JOHN, (CSN)
IKEJA
Summary
To enhance productivity and foster a positive working environment characterized by teamwork, excellence, and a strong commitment to duty. Additionally, I aim to cultivate a challenging, dynamic career path that offers opportunities for growth while maintaining high professional and ethical standards.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Cinematographer/Technical Director/Producer
Rods and Cones Limited
01.2009 - Current
- Function as administrative and project coordinator
- Manage the Production Company in totality (Management and Brands).
- Collaborate with individuals and groups with similar interests or objectives, including federal and state ministries, departments and agencies charged with culture, information, national orientation, sports, and/or similar subjects as well as non-governmental organizations, civil society groups and leaders, development partners, embassies and inter-governmental bodies relating to the company objectives.
- Harnessing the potentials of the merchandise for the purposes indicated or implicit in the recitals.
- Promote and extend our works to all clients and obtain contracts
- Profile High Government officials such DGs, Ministers, Governors, CEOs, Great Individuals, NGO’s in Documentary.
- Partnering External Systems Integrator on project basis
Business Development Manager
ARRI: Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Function as the Technical Sales & Business Development Manager covering The entire Sub-Sahara Africa.
- Technical and Sales Support of all Arri products
- Brands, Products Management, and Sales Projection
- Industry connections and partnerships to support sales growth.
- Marketing
- Training and Masterclass
TECHNICAL PARTNER/Director
NIGEZIE TV (Virtual Media Limited)
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Creation of the channel
- Producing/directing of the programs
- Oversee all technical, production and programming contents
- Supervising the quality control dept.
- Technical Assessment of Daily, Weekly and Monthly reports rendition
- Supporting Field Production Function/OB
- Supporting in Achieving a Risk Free Business Operation
- Coordinating foreign partners and local in all production outside station.
Technical Director/Producer/Cinematographer
THE JUKE COMPANY
01.2006 - 01.2007
- TV PRODUCTION
- SPECIAL EVENT/DOCUMENTARY
- ENG (NEWS/CORPORATE AFFAIRS)
- MUSICALS and CONTENT PROVIDER
Technical Director/Lighting cameraman
NEW WAVE PRODUCTION
01.2003 - 01.2006
- TELEVISION/FILM PRODUCTIONS
- TVC. /AD
- SPECIAL EVENT/DOCUMENTARY
- EFP/ENG. DRAMA/SOAP/SITCOM
Lighting-Cameraman
MINAJ BROADCAST INTERNATIONAL, AFRICAN-REGION HQ
01.2000 - 01.2003
- SPORT
- MUSICAL
- NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS
- FILM/SOAP/SITCOM
- DOCUMENTARY
- OB/ENG/SNG
Lighting-Cameraman
MURHI INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION, MITV
01.1998 - 01.2000
- TELEVISION/OB
- DOCUMENTARY
- MUSICAL
- TVC. /SITCOM
- SPORTS/NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
NEXFORD UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON DC, USAdvance Camera Service Training - undefined
ARRI ACADEMY
MUNICH, GERMANY01.2022
Cert - Cinematography
Del-York Creative Academy
01.2014
Cert - Creative/media entrepreneur
LBS PAN AFRICAN UNIVERSITY
01.2009
Cert - 24P cinematography
NATIONAL FILM INSTITUTE
JOS (SHOOT 2006)01.2006
Dip - Yoruba and Communication Arts
LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY
OJOO, LAGOS01.2000
Cert - Camera operation and lighting techniques
INDEPENDENT TELEVISION PRODUCERS ASOCIATION OF NIGERIA TRAINING SCHOOL, ITPAN
LAGOS01.2000
Skills
- A team leader vast in Brands, Products Management, and Film and Production Services
- Building industry connections to drive sales growth
- Budget management and sales analysis
- Proficient in film and broadcast infrastructures
- Knowledgeable in Directing/Technical Producing
- Strong organizational skills
- Exhibits strong communication skills
- Aligning sales strategies with business goals
- Meets tight deadlines
- Responsive to technological advancements
- Skilled in adapting to modern sales environments
- Proactive problem-solving
- Demonstrate sound judgment in client interactions
- Resourceful planner
- Results-oriented customer service
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Audio-visual production support
- Resource person for film and broadcast projects
Affiliations
- PRESIDENT – Nigeria Society for Cinematographers (Member of IMAGO: Federation of International Cinematographers)
- Member – ITPAN (INDEPENDENT TELEVISION PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA)
- Member – Creative Planet Network
- Member – SOA (Steadicam Operator Association)
Timeline
Business Development Manager
ARRI: Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG
01.2019 - 01.2025
Cinematographer/Technical Director/Producer
Rods and Cones Limited
01.2009 - Current
TECHNICAL PARTNER/Director
NIGEZIE TV (Virtual Media Limited)
01.2007 - 01.2009
Technical Director/Producer/Cinematographer
THE JUKE COMPANY
01.2006 - 01.2007
Technical Director/Lighting cameraman
NEW WAVE PRODUCTION
01.2003 - 01.2006
Lighting-Cameraman
MINAJ BROADCAST INTERNATIONAL, AFRICAN-REGION HQ
01.2000 - 01.2003
Lighting-Cameraman
MURHI INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION, MITV
01.1998 - 01.2000
Advance Camera Service Training - undefined
ARRI ACADEMY
Cert - Cinematography
Del-York Creative Academy
Cert - Creative/media entrepreneur
LBS PAN AFRICAN UNIVERSITY
Cert - 24P cinematography
NATIONAL FILM INSTITUTE
Dip - Yoruba and Communication Arts
LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY
Cert - Camera operation and lighting techniques
INDEPENDENT TELEVISION PRODUCERS ASOCIATION OF NIGERIA TRAINING SCHOOL, ITPAN
Bachelor of Arts -
NEXFORD UNIVERSITY
OTHERS
- Nigerian idols 2012-2014: Steadicam Operator
- X Factor Nigeria 2013: Steadicam Operator
- Total at 50 (a documentary on Total for their 50th year anniversary in Nigeria): Dop
- AGBAMI FPSO CHEVRON PETROLEUM (for Myriad global uk): Dop
- Isedale Yoruba (for MNET/Golden effects): Dop
- The state of Osun Documentary 2014(An alternative perspective):Dop
- Delta State Face of Change (Documentary): Director
- The Johnsons (premiere season: Drama): Dop
- Cobra (Film) 2016: Dop
- Live concert and musical shows (THISDAY MUSIC FESTIVAL, AKON LIVE, LORDS OF THE RIBS, RICK ROSS CONCERT, CALABAR CARNIVAL,)
FREELANCE CONSULTATION
- Cartoni Camera Supports System, Italy
- ARET Video Engineering, Italy
- Bebob Battery, Munich, Germany
- WTS UK/C2S Nigeria
- Myriad global u.k
- Storm 360
- IBST Media
- Dragon Africa
- Acrossthepond productions uk
- African film academy (film in a box)
- Golden Effects ltd
- AMAA Awards
- AFRIMA Awards
- PRM Africa
- Trace Tv
SOME PREVIOUS CREDIT
- Big Brother Nigeria S4-S9: Technical Director (Team Lead)
- AFRIMA Awards 2014-2025: Broadcast Director
- AMAA Awards 2019&2022: Director
- The Candidate (National Presidential Debate 2023): Director
- The Experience Concert 2020- 2024: Director
- Ultimate Love Season 1: Technical Director
- GUS (Gulder Ultimate Search): Technical Director
- Africa Business Report (BBC): Dop
- ITV-News London (a Nigerian Murder case): Dop
- NBC Universal New York 2012: Camera Operator
- CNN Inside Africa (2017): Dop
- Harvard Business School Medical Documentary: Director/Dp
- Google Adwords Documentary: Director
OTHER TRAINING
- Deep sea. Helicopter and Underwater safety training (HUET) CHEVRON
- ITPAN (Independent Television Producers Association of Nigeria: Lagos: General Secretary/Cinematography facilitator
- AMAA/FIB (film in a box): Lagos, Bayelsa (Nigeria), Lilongwe (Malawi): Cinematography Facilitator
- Center for Media Centre (Catholic Mission) Ogudu, Lagos: Cinematography Facilitator
- Graig Phillip School of Technology, Maryland Lagos: Cinematography Facilitator
- Yaba College of Technology Film Academy Lagos: Cinematography Facilitator
- Pan Atlantic University (SMC) Lagos: Cinematography guest lecturer (300 level)
- Arri Academy Trainer Munich, Germany
References
- OLUSEYI, SIWOKU, CEO, seyi@junglefilmworks.com, +2348033212199, JUNGLE FILMWORKS, 56, ODUDUWA WAY, IKEJA GRA, LAGOS
- Obi, Asika, CEO, Obi.asika10@gmail.com, +2349095551739, Dragon Africa, LAGOS
- IBRAHIM, ABUBARKAR, CEO, wambaboy@yahoo.com, +2348023157237, 100/100 NETWORK, NIGERIA/USA
Activities / Interests
Photography, Sports, Reading, Travelling, Research, Music, Teaching
Publications
TV Technology and Productions: a publication in daily times of Nigeria :2006 – 2007
Reading, Music, Traveling, Photography,
Reading, Music, Traveling, Photography, Voluntary and Social Services, Mentorship, learning and Development, Hiking.