Empowering the World's Documentarians

Franklin Adegbie

DoP/Filmmaker, Craven Media Co.

Lagos, lagos NG

Available for Full Time

Available for Freelance

Open To Mentoring

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About

I have had an impressive career during which I developed expertise in cinematography, videography, and video journalism while competently handling video editing, camera and lenses management, media directing, and filmmaking. After 4years on a fulltime employment with CNBC AFRICA, I started a new journey in 2018 as a Freelance ENG Camera Operator with the BBC News, Videographer/Video Journalist with ITN Channel 4 News, Freelance DOP/Filmmaker with VICE News among others. I contribute to the organizational growth of this networks as a Freelancer, where I successfully worked on several live-coverage productions in sports and politics, produced and directed high-quality video documentary.

Featured Work

VICE NEWS- The Nigerian Warrior Hunting Kidnappers

In northern Nigeria, Queen Hunter leads a group of vigilantes who hunt down kidnappers and extremists who have been threatening their community

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VICE News- Underground Wildlife Trafficking Market

In this first episode of 'Bad Goods', VICE News dives deep into illegal pangolin trafficking in Nigeria and China. 'Bad Goods' is a documentary series for Vice News looking at the worldwide illicit trade market, from wildlife trafficking, counterfeit item selling and sand mining. It will follow key people, from enforcement to traffickers, at the heart of the trade and explore what is behind the demand for illicit products

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CHANNEL4 News- Nigeria Battle to Reclaim Looted Bronzes

2022 BAFTA AWARDS “Nominee” for NEWS COVERAGE. #BlackToFront Team, CHANNEL4 News To Nigerians, the Benin Bronzes are more than just sublime sculptures and carvings, they are spiritual diaries that tell the story of an ancient kingdom. Looted by the British, the Bronzes have become highly-charged symbols in the debate around the legacy of colonial violence. Hundreds are still held by the British Museum. Nigeria says it's been asking for them back for decades. The museum says it’s never had a formal written request. Tonight, we show the letter sent by the Benin King to Queen Elizabeth requesting their return - back in 1996. Our exclusive report starts in the heart of Benin, in the workshops of their world renowned bronze casters.

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BBC / CBBC- MY LIFE: PICTURE PERFECT

2021 EMMY AWARDS “Nominee” (Kids Factual Category. My Life: Picture Perfect) (2021)

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