Winifred Okpapi-Owu
Summary
Creative Director and Producer with over 12 years of experience in film, television, and digital media. Expertise in leading projects from concept to execution, focusing on storytelling and program development. Proven track record of producing award-winning content and designing impactful programs for diverse audiences. Strong communication and teamwork skills, committed to delivering quality work and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COO and Head of Creative
The Grid Africa
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Established and directed company transformation into a premier talent and creative agency.
- Directed global expansion initiatives, cultivated programs, and introduced innovative platforms such as Gridtools.
- Acted as a primary liaison between the company and external stakeholders.
- Established plans to address productivity, operational performance and staff retention and satisfaction.
Film & Content Producer
The Temple Company
03.2018 - 06.2023
- Oversaw production across TMPL Motion Pictures and Ogidi Studios, delivering films like ‘Introducing the Kujus’ and ‘My Village People’.
- Curated content for a diverse audience, tailoring messages to different demographic groups.
- Worked closely with designers, copywriters, and other creatives during the design process.
- Reviewed film, recordings or rehearsals to conform to production and broadcast standards.
- Proposed creative ideas to engage followers with different content types and formats.
- Organized and maintained a library of digital assets.
- Liaised with stakeholders regarding project requirements, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Studied scripts and made revisions and changes for improvement to produce highly successful programs.
Head of Strategy (Talent and Production)
The Temple Company
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Represented Nigeria at TIFF, produced award-winning content, managed productions, and launched programs promoting new talent.
- Planned, budgeted and executed business development strategies to bring in new customers, enhance revenues and optimize profits.
- Communicated regularly with executive team members regarding strategy updates and changes.
- Supervised creation of marketing materials and collateral.
- Facilitated workshops designed to engage stakeholders in the development of innovative solutions.
- Cultivated business partnerships to build lasting relationships with internal and external parties.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate strategic marketing activities.
Arts & Talent Manager
The Temple Company
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Scouted and managed talent, curated exhibitions, and led strategic partnerships.
- Designed promotional materials to advertise upcoming shows or special events.
- Developed and managed the budget for art projects.
- Submitted design ideas to plan projects with customers and managers.
- Provided guidance and advice on all aspects of artwork production, including layout, color selection, typography.
- Identified potential new markets for art products and services.
- Developed creative ideas and concepts in partnership with art team
- Assisted in creating promotional materials for existing customers as well as potential leads.
- Managed client accounts, including conducting regular reviews and providing strategic advice.
- Successfully negotiated multi-year contracts.
Arts Project Manager
British Council Nigeria
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Managed UK-Nigeria 2015 projects in fashion, literature, visual arts, and digital media.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
- Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
- Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
- Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
Education
MA - Arts and Culture Management
Rome Business School
Italy01.2022
BE - Information and Communication Engineering
Covenant University
Ota06-2008
Skills
- Creative direction and visual storytelling
- Film and television production
- Talent management and development
- Program design and implementation
- Strategic partnerships and brand collaborations
- Casting and talent sourcing
- Project management and team leadership
- Script development and content strategy
- Cultural insight and audience engagement
- Budgeting and production logistics
- Stakeholder and sponsor relations
- Mentorship and capacity building
References
Available upon request.
Selected Projects
- Circle Time, Children’s Web Series, YouTube
- The Resident, Feature Film, Unreleased
- Introducing The Kujus, Prime Video
- Finding A Kuju, Prime Video
- My Village People, Netflix
- Leaving the Tarmac, YouTube
- Doubt, TINFF Winner, Cannes Nominee
- Fair Hearing, Africa Magic
Certifications Awards Honors
- AMVCA Winner, Best Writing, Introducing the Kujus, 2022
- TINFF, Best Nigerian Short Film & Best Female Filmmaker Nomination, 2023
- Cannes World Festival, Best Short Film Nomination, Doubt
- ELOY Awards 2024, Creative Arts and Entertainment Nominee
Accomplishments
- AMVCA Winner – Best Writing, Introducing the Kujus (2022)
TINFF – Best Nigerian Short Film & Best Female Filmmaker Nomination (2023)
Cannes World Festival – Best Short Film Nomination, Doubt
ELOY Awards 2024 – Creative Arts and Entertainment Nominee 2024
Languages
English
First Language
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Certification
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS)
CERTIFICATION / 2019
Arts and Heritage Management. Bocconi University, Italy
CERTIFICATION / 2020: The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations, University of Maryland, College Park
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
COO and Head of Creative
The Grid Africa
07.2023 - 04.2025
Head of Strategy (Talent and Production)
The Temple Company
01.2019 - 05.2023
Film & Content Producer
The Temple Company
03.2018 - 06.2023
Arts & Talent Manager
The Temple Company
02.2017 - 03.2018
Arts Project Manager
British Council Nigeria
09.2014 - 09.2015
MA - Arts and Culture Management
Rome Business School
BE - Information and Communication Engineering
Covenant University
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