"The Boy from Tamale." That’s what my colleagues at
@multichoicetalentfactorywa sometimes call me. And honestly? It never gets old.
Coming from Tamale all the way to Lagos, and now standing behind the lens as DP on
@tudthemovie___ one of two films produced for our end of year project at
@multichoicetalentfactory felt like chasing a dream I almost didn’t dare to dream.
We’ve wrapped on principal photography now, and boy… what a ride it’s been. I came onto this project thinking I’d carry one role. I left having worn many hats: DP, Visual Effects Artist, Assistant Editor,Motion GFX, and Graphic Designer.
Lessons learned. Preproduction is everything. The work you put in before you ever step on set determines how smoothly everything runs once the camera rolls. On top of that, clear communication is non-negotiable on a film set. Assumptions are expensive, and clarity saves time, energy, and relationships.
And perhaps the biggest lesson of all? Things will not always go as planned and that’s okay. The ability to adjust on the fly isn’t a backup skill, it’s a core one.
Pulling off a feature film in five days is a win I’ll carry with me for a long time. It tested every limit, and we came out the other side with something real. But beyond the technical achievement, it was the people who made this project what it was. Watching everyone show up, lean in, and give their absolute best showed me the true muscle behind this project, the team. And that energy is something truly special.
What I’d do differently moving forward. Looking back, I’d define roles more clearly in preproduction before ever hitting set, clarity upfront saves so much confusion later. I’d also stay more open to suggestions. Great ideas can come from anywhere, and being receptive to them only makes the work better.
