Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
Alfred Chidiebere Obi

Alfred Chidiebere Obi

No 2 Oroeche Street, Eneka

Summary

Thoughtful and creative Film Director directing feature films. Collaborative visionary directing every creative aspect from development to post-production. Intuitive storyteller guiding actors' performances and onscreen visuals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director

House of Secret
Nairobi, Kenya
03.2021 - 02.2023
  • Chose locations and settings for individual scenes, angles of cameras and gestures used by actors
  • Scheduled filming days and weekends, from pre-production meetings to final edits.
  • Set budgets, travel itineraries and timelines and maintained call sheets.
  • Motivated actors to produce best dramatic performance with strong coaching and mentoring.
  • Managed casting and selected shot locations.
  • Collaborated with creative directors and producers to plan, coordinate and execute complex video productions.
  • Successfully conveyed story through compelling long- and short-form videos.
  • Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
  • Interpreted scripts to understand overall story and narrative style.

LINK

https://filmfreeway.com/House_of_Secrets

Short Film Director

Hypocrite
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2019 - 05.2019
  • Wrote scripts by creating stories and dialogue for films to establish plots and characters.
  • Completed editing by cutting and arranging footage to create final versions of films.
  • Approved decoration and furnishing for sets to create desired visual styles.
  • Utilized lighting, camera angles, and movement to create visual styles of films.
  • Approved designs for actors to create stylish wardrobes suited to each film.
  • Created infrastructure and directed the implementation of post-production workflows.
  • Directed actors and crews to create visions for films and bring scripts to life.

LINK

https://youtu.be/FvNj1axhjKo

Casting Director

UNBALANCED
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2019 - 09.2019
  • Scheduled appointments for auditions or readings with available actors.
  • Witnessed all rounds of auditions to determine most qualified talent for roles.
  • Assisted with open auditions to fill smaller roles.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of actors, directors and producers to determine role's requirements.
  • Examined scripts to understand storyline and needed roles.
  • Sent out audition materials such as scripts and sheet music about casting requirements.
  • Worked closely with producers and directors to define casting needs and deliver casting options according to expectations through comprehensive talent binders.
  • Drove communication between directors, producers, talent agents and actors to maintain efficient casting practices and execution.

LINK

https://youtu.be/6nYBnx-rpmg?feature=shared

Lead Actor

DECEPTION
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2019 - 05.2021
  • Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories.
  • Made necessary adjustments to acting, following guidance and requests from directors.
  • Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
  • Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
  • Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.

LINK

https://youtu.be/eszDF5c8Q9k?si=TyHiN48X2PMvhreU

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film Production And Directing

United States International University-Africa, Nairobi-Kenya
09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

University of Jos, Jos-Plateau, Nigeria
07.2006

Skills

  • Contract Bid Proposals
  • Develop Story Ideas
  • Sequence Selection
  • Research Information Sourcing
  • Education Programming
  • Shot Direction
  • Rehearsal Call Sheets
  • Workshop Scripts
  • Multi-Camera Program Processes
  • Audiovisual Equipment
  • Soap Opera and Serial Programming
  • Project Management
  • Producing Videos
  • Live Broadcast Direction
  • Budgetary Controls
  • Rehearsal Quarters Arrangements
  • Production Progress Reporting
  • Plan Schedule
  • Audition Coordination
  • Directing
  • Oversee Crew Members
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Design Sets
  • Pre- and Post-Production Proficiency

Accomplishments

  • Supervised a team of 9 crew members.
  • Collaborated with a team of 9 in the development of Kevin Osoo's Rising Son

Languages

English
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Assistant Director - House of Secret
03.2021 - 02.2023
Casting Director - UNBALANCED
07.2019 - 09.2019
Short Film Director - Hypocrite
04.2019 - 05.2019
Lead Actor - DECEPTION
04.2019 - 05.2021
United States International University-Africa - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Film Production And Directing
University of Jos - Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts
Alfred Chidiebere Obi