Kuta Arts Foundation

Canvas Club-August

Practicing Cinematography; Light, Camera, Action! We invite you to join us in our monthly Art Education program “Canvas Club”, where we’ll explore the world of cinematic and documentary storytelling in our “Practicing Cinematography” class. Led by our head of production, Winner Ehimen, and documentary filmmaker, Oluwasegun Oluwajana, this class is designed for beginner and emerging cinematographers and documentary filmmakers who want to sharpen their skills. We’ll cover the basics of creating compelling motion pictures and how to shoot cinematically. EVENT DETAILS Date: 10th August 2024 Time: 2:00 pm Venue: NestbyKuta; 13 Tagoe Street, Lalubu Road, Oke-ilewo, Abeokuta.   Meet Our Facilitators for Canvas Club! Oluwasegun Oluwajana is a documentary filmmaker and photographer based in Lagos State, Nigeria. He is dedicated to portraying African narratives that capture the essence of the continent’s culture, people, landscape, and societal fabric. With a background in film education, Oluwasegun focuses on producing content that highlights the experiences of women, advocates for gender equality, addresses child labor issues, and delves into the complexities of climate change, aiming to raise awareness through his artistic endeavors.   Winner Ehimen is a visual artist, freelance cinematographer, and video editor. Her professional journey commenced with basic video editing. This exploration ignited her passion for capturing live moments through the lens of a camera, evolving her into a dedicated audiovisual storyteller. With a significant background in collaboration and voluntary contributions, Winner has actively participated in creating short films, commercials, and documentaries. Additionally, Winner has successfully undertaken international projects and brand promotions. Beyond her professional pursuits, Winner finds solace in playing volleyball, swimming, global travel, and encountering the diverse wonders of nature and the universe. Her ambitious aspiration is to establish herself as a full-time filmmaker and documentary storyteller.
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