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Elvis Tanwie

Elvis Tanwie

Filmmaker
North York,ON

Summary

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION

Innovative Producer with nineteen years of experience in all aspects of video production. Visionary creator, producer, director, editor, storyteller and business operations manager with demonstrated to take an idea from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality video content. Expertise in preproduction logistics, planning, production, custom graphics composition, special effects and asset management.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer/Director

CAMEROON HUMAN RIGHT COMISSION
01.2022
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Coordinated with crew and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
  • Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
  • Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Supervise and coordinate post production to ensure that the required content objective is met.

Video Camera Operator

MINISTRY OF ARTS AND CULTURE
YAOUNDE AND DOUALA
01.2019 - 06.2019


  • operating the camera by Collecting footages for the production
  • conceiving and developing storyboard for each day shoot.
  • Managing the camera equipments and sound

Project Manager

PREMIER FILMS
YAOUNDE, CAMEROON
02.2014 - 08.2017
  • Plan, design and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Plan and Develop the Project Idea. Every project starts as an idea. ...
  • Create and Lead my Team.
  • Monitor Project Progress and Set Deadlines. ...
  • Solve Issues That Arise. ...
  • Manage the Money. ...
  • Ensure Stakeholder Satisfaction. ...
  • Evaluate Project Performance.

Manager Director

WA MAMA LTD
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximize performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.

FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAMMER

INTERNATIONAL FILM
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • ensuring that all the films selected for competition are ready and reflects the projection time table.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while developing the film projection program.
  • communicate all the selected participants before the event and ensure that their respective projection dates with the events program are dispatched on time.


DIRECTOR

PREMIER FILMS / CAMEROON RADIO TELEVISION
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Worked closely with cast and crew during and after production to guide operational strategy to obtain required results.

COMMUNICATION OFFICER

CFI
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Developed and executed comprehensive communications strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement.
  • Managed communications with external and internal stakeholders across entire incident lifecycle.
  • Developed and implemented short- and long-term communications strategies.
  • Managed media relations and campaigns to address public communications in crisis situations.
  • document all organizations activities by writing, audio and video sources as part of preserving information for archival purposes.

Photographer

PENJO ENTERTAINMENT/ PENJO STUDIOS
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.

Education

MASTERS Degree PENDING*** - FILM PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION

University of Yaounde 1
YAOUNDE
09.2022

Associate of Arts - PROJECT PLANING AND MANAGEMENT

COMMUNITY VOCATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
YAOUNDE
12.2006

Skills

  • Schedule Coordination
  • Film Producer
  • Film Director
  • Camera operator
  • Writer
  • Event Planning
  • Sales Leadership
  • Broadcast Media

Accomplishments

  • PROFESSIONAL HIGHER NATIONAL DEPLOMA: Project Planning and Management
  • STARLIGHT COLLAGE NKWEN
  • GCE ADVANCE LEVEL: Sciences

Timeline

Producer/Director

CAMEROON HUMAN RIGHT COMISSION
01.2022

Manager Director

WA MAMA LTD
01.2022 - 01.2023

Video Camera Operator

MINISTRY OF ARTS AND CULTURE
01.2019 - 06.2019

FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAMMER

INTERNATIONAL FILM
01.2019 - 01.2022

Project Manager

PREMIER FILMS
02.2014 - 08.2017

DIRECTOR

PREMIER FILMS / CAMEROON RADIO TELEVISION
01.2013 - 01.2018

COMMUNICATION OFFICER

CFI
01.2013 - 01.2016

Photographer

PENJO ENTERTAINMENT/ PENJO STUDIOS
01.2010 - 01.2012

MASTERS Degree PENDING*** - FILM PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION

University of Yaounde 1

Associate of Arts - PROJECT PLANING AND MANAGEMENT

COMMUNITY VOCATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
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