Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Timeline
Emmanuel Izuoba

Emmanuel Izuoba

Producer | Director
Amuwo-Odofin

Summary

Highly experienced producer with a successful track record in the Nigerian and African film industry. Worked on blockbusters like "Christmas In Lagos," "Gangs Of Lagos," and "Brotherhood," accumulating over 6 years of valuable experience. Well-versed in industry-standard tools such as Movie Magic Scheduling & Budgeting, and skilled in creating daily call sheets and script sides. A natural problem solver, approaches each project with a creative mindset. Journey in the film industry began as a PA, but through dedication and hard work, progressed to roles such as Assistant Director, Producer, and Director. Extensive experience spans various formats, including films, commercials, and documentaries. Deep passion for storytelling, striving to capture authentic human experiences while challenging negative social norms through work.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Christmas In Lagos (Greoh Studios)

Associate Producer | 1st Assistant Director
08.2023 - 12.2024

Soft-Prep:
- Broke down the script and created a preliminary schedule.
- Coordinated with location scouts to find suitable locations based on the Director’s vision, negotiating location fees.
- Cast lead and day-player roles, ensuring the best talent fit for the film.
- Scheduled virtual and physical meetings with the production team and crew.
- Provided weekly updates to Amazon Executives on location scouting and casting progress.

Pre-Production:
- Organized a location recce with key crew members.
- Developed and finalized an approved shooting schedule.
- Coordinated a script table read with the cast and crew.
- Secured shooting locations through contracts and part payments.
- Planned and executed a marketing photoshoot with the production team.
- Collaborated with the Costume Designer and Director to create a mood board for the glam team.
- Arranged chemistry tests for the cast and hosted closed-door auditions for potential roles.

Production:
- Ensured the shoot remained on schedule.
- Worked closely with the health & safety officer to guarantee the safety of the cast, crew, and equipment.
- Adjusted the shooting schedule to accommodate unexpected challenges during filming.
- Conducted regular production meetings with the production team & AD team for daily project status updates and address any concerns promptly.

Post-Production:
- Line-produced the pick-up shoot.
- Coordinated with the Post-Production Supervisor to schedule and record ADR sessions.
- Produced the film premiere and promotional content (videos & photos) in collaboration with Greoh Studios.
- Managed the film's censorship process.
- Submitted all wrap deliverables, including the final production schedule, cast and crew lists, call sheets, production reports, accident reports, E&O insurance documentation, final script, and assets, to Amazon’s approved platforms (BOX and Scenechronize).

Sugar Rush 2(Greoh Studios, In Post-Production)

Line Producer, Additional Photography
07.2023 - 07.2023

- Create a shooting schedule for the pick-up shoot.

- Create daily call sheet & sides for the pick up shoot.

- Developed a budget for the pick-up shoot.

Half Of Me(Greoh Studios, In Post-Production)

Line Producer | 1st Assistant Director
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Assisted the director in achieving artistic vision for film by liaising between crew and producer.
  • Developed budgets approved budget.
  • Analyzed scripts, determined cost of production and broke down screenplay into shooting schedule.
  • Managed the transition from pre-production to production stages.
  • Employed & assembled the crew
  • Co-casting talent with Producer.
  • Negotiated cast & crew fees.

Gang Of Lagos(Greoh Studios)

3rd Assistant Director
06.2021 - 08.2021

- Create and send out daily production call-sheet to crew & cast.

- Coordinate glam-team to ensure actors are ready for filming.

- Ensuring smooth operations on set and off-set, and coordinating extras.

Brotherhood(Greoh Studios)

Assistant Director
04.2022 - 05.2022

- Managed tight schedules for successful completion of film projects, ensuring timely delivery without compromising on quality.

- Maintained a safe working environment on set by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.

- Develop approved production schedule.

Home Therapy(De-Just Creative Studios)

Producer | 1st Assistant Director
02.2022 - 05.2024
  • Developed schedules & Budget for production.
  • Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
  • Conducted thorough pre-production planning sessions with the production team.

Freedom Way(Bluhouse Studios)

2nd Assistant Director, Additional Photography.
04.2023 - 04.2023

- Break down the script and prepared the production schedule during the pick-up shoot.

- Create the daily call sheet and ensure everyone is on location on time.

- Prepare daily script-sides

- Coordinated day players & extras.

Maggi, Ramadan 2023 Commercial

1st Assistant Director
01.2023 - 01.2023

- Ensured the shoot remained on schedule.

- Create and send out daily production call-sheet.
- Coordinate glam-team to ensure actors & day-players are ready for filming.
- Ensuring smooth operations on set and off-set.

Schweppes, Born Social Commercial

2nd Assistant Director
07.2023 - 07.2023

- Create and send out daily production call-sheet.

- Coordinate glam-team to ensure actors & day-players are ready for filming.

- Ensuring smooth operations on set and off-set.

Milo, Enersnakz Commercial

2nd Assistant Director
01.2023 - 01.2023

- Create and send out daily production call-sheet.
- Coordinate glam-team to ensure actors & day-players are ready for filming.
- Ensuring smooth operations on set and off-set.

The Smart Woman Money S2(Azuwa Studios)

1st Assistant Director
06.2022 - 07.2022

- Manage the set

- Developed and finalized an approved shooting schedule.

- Ensured the shoot remained on schedule.

- Adjusted the shooting schedule to accommodate unexpected challenges during filming.


She Must Be Obeyed(Scene One Production)

3rd Assistant Director
09.2021 - 12.2021

- Coordinate glam-team to ensure actors are ready for filming.
- Ensuring smooth operations on set and off-set, and coordinating extras.

Sugar Rush(Greoh Studio)

2nd Assistant Director
11.2020 - 11.2020

- Create and send out daily production call-sheet to crew & cast.
- Coordinate glam-team to ensure actors are ready for filming.
- Ensuring smooth operations on set and off-set, and coordinating extras.

Living In Bondage:Breaking Free(Play Network Stud)

3rd Assistant Director
11.2018 - 02.2019

- Managing extras & daily players on and off SET.

- Assisting with preparations for set, including locking off the set.

- Work closely with 1st AD TO assist with any tasks.


Education

Certificate - Business Of Entertainment

School Of Media And Communication, PAU., Lagos, Nigeria
04.2001 -

Certificate - The Director's Toolkit Certificate

Ebonylife Creative Academy , Lagos, Nigeria
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Stokhan Comprehensive School , Lagos, Nigeria
04.2001 -

Skills

- Problem-solving

Interests

Exercising At The Gym

Watching Films That Inspire Me

Reading Books

Watching Football

Running

Hanging Out With Friends & Family

Timeline

Half Of Me(Greoh Studios, In Post-Production) - Line Producer | 1st Assistant Director
09.2024 - 10.2024
Christmas In Lagos (Greoh Studios) - Associate Producer | 1st Assistant Director
08.2023 - 12.2024
Sugar Rush 2(Greoh Studios, In Post-Production) - Line Producer, Additional Photography
07.2023 - 07.2023
Schweppes, Born Social Commercial - 2nd Assistant Director
07.2023 - 07.2023
Freedom Way(Bluhouse Studios) - 2nd Assistant Director, Additional Photography.
04.2023 - 04.2023
Maggi, Ramadan 2023 Commercial - 1st Assistant Director
01.2023 - 01.2023
Milo, Enersnakz Commercial - 2nd Assistant Director
01.2023 - 01.2023
The Smart Woman Money S2(Azuwa Studios) - 1st Assistant Director
06.2022 - 07.2022
Brotherhood(Greoh Studios) - Assistant Director
04.2022 - 05.2022
Home Therapy(De-Just Creative Studios) - Producer | 1st Assistant Director
02.2022 - 05.2024
She Must Be Obeyed(Scene One Production) - 3rd Assistant Director
09.2021 - 12.2021
Gang Of Lagos(Greoh Studios) - 3rd Assistant Director
06.2021 - 08.2021
Sugar Rush(Greoh Studio) - 2nd Assistant Director
11.2020 - 11.2020
Living In Bondage:Breaking Free(Play Network Stud) - 3rd Assistant Director
11.2018 - 02.2019
School Of Media And Communication, PAU. - Certificate, Business Of Entertainment
04.2001 -
Ebonylife Creative Academy - Certificate, The Director's Toolkit Certificate
04.2001 -
Stokhan Comprehensive School - High School Diploma,
04.2001 -
Emmanuel IzuobaProducer | Director