About
I’m a London-based British-Nigerian writer–director working across documentary, film and TV. My work sits at the intersection of film, community and culture. I’m interested in character-driven stories that move and centre lives in all their complexity rather than as shorthand or backdrop.
Over the past decade I’ve directed films for Channel 4/Random Acts, CHANEL / i-D, FIFA, Nike, Canon and in 2024 I wrote and directed 'mandem', produced by Warner Bros. Discovery as part of their Black British Unscripted initiative. My work has been featured in outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter, British Cinematographer and Screen Daily.
I’m currently part of the AuthenticA Series Lab, developing 'KID' a TV drama to be pitched at Series Mania 2026. Alongside my own practice I’m a BAFTA Connect member and I regularly lead workshops and sessions with young people at East London Arts & Music (ELAM) and London Screen Academy, sharing what I’ve learned and trying to open up the pathways that weren’t always visible to me starting out.
ScreenSkills Training Passport
Jolade Olusanya has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.
Experience
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Freelance Writer and Director
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Promo Producer/Continuity Co-ordinator
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Technical Operator: Cam Ops, Studio Ops & OB
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Creative Director
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Creative Intern
Education and training
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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BA Hons Film and TV Production