Remote Content & Post-Production Editor

DAIRO FRANCIS

Film Editor · Colourist · Cinematographer

+234 806-***-**** ************@*****.*** Akobo, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria linkedin.com/in/dairofrancis

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Film editor and colourist with over 9 years of post-production experience across feature films, short-form digital content, and faith-based media. Holds a B.A. in Fine Arts from Obafemi Awolowo University and a Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve certification, among others, a combination that brings both painterly visual instinct and industry-grade technical precision to every project. Currently serving as Chief Editor at Mount Zion Film Productions, overseeing multi-editor teams and end-to-end post-production pipelines. Specialises in cinematic colour grading, video editing for film, trailer and short-form content, and sound design, with creative expertise in emotional storytelling.

Also serving as Vice-President of Father’s Courier Ministry, a creative and film production ministry, bringing the same standard of integrity, accountability, and committed leadership to ministry-driven storytelling, a track record that reflects character and follow-through as much as craft. CORE SKILLS

Video Editing DaVinci Resolve (Expert) · Adobe Premiere Pro (Expert) · CapCut · Adobe After Effects

Colour Grading DaVinci Resolve (Expert) · Adobe Premiere Pro — cinematic grading, LUT design, visual consistency

Sound Design Adobe Audition · Fairlight · Audacity · WavePad — sync, refinement, mix & export

Cinematography Cinema Camera · DSLR · Smartphone — on-set direction, multi-cam, first-cut editing

Digital Art Adobe Photoshop (Advanced) · Adobe Fresco — composition, drawing and painting · Canva — basic design and integration

Leadership Post-production team management · Junior editor mentorship · Workflow architecture · Ministry leadership & governance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chief Editor / Lead Video Editor · Mount Zion Film Productions — Ibadan, Nigeria 2021 – Present

Leading post-production on feature films, short-form content, and faith-based media — overseeing every stage from raw footage assembly through to final delivery.

• Directing end-to-end editing on 30+ cinematic and digital productions using DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro

• Shaping storytelling structure, pacing, and scene continuity to deepen emotional and narrative impact across all genres

• Supervising colour grading pipelines, ensuring visual consistency and cinematic quality across feature-length and short-form projects

• Handling audio synchronisation, sound refinement, and export optimisation for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms

• Managing and mentoring a team of junior editors, providing guidance on DaVinci Resolve workflows, storytelling principles, and editing techniques

• Building post-production systems that cut revision turnaround time and improving overall team workflow efficiency

• Delivering all projects consistently on deadline while maintaining the highest standard of craft and creative integrity

• Teaching Video Editing and Colour Grading online at Mount Zion Film Academy — developing curriculum and training materials

Vice-President / Creative Director · Father’s Courier Ministry — Nigeria 2017 – Present Leading the creative and post-production direction of a creative and film production.

• Providing strategic leadership alongside the ministry’s leadership team, guiding creative direction, vision, and growth

• Organising and led the post-production team, appointing roles and maintaining quality control across all output

• Enhancing audio-visual quality through imaginative colour grading and sound design tailored to each project’s tone

• Providing on-site supervision for visual effects execution and editorial refinement

• Upholding integrity and accountability as a standard across all productions, ensuring every project reflects the ministry’s faith-based mission

• Mentoring and discipling emerging creatives, nurturing both technical craft and Christian character

• Overseeing planning, budgeting, and resource stewardship for ministry productions

• Representing the ministry in partnerships and collaborations with churches and faith-based organisations

Project Director / Cinematographer · Mount Zion Institute of Christian Drama, Ile-Ife, Osun State 2021

• Directed creative works for both stage performance and screen, combining theatrical and cinematic production disciplines

• Delivered practical instruction in movie and theatrical production to students and junior creatives

• Handled full project scope: script writing, song writing, on-set direction, and post-production for a feature film project

• Collaborated with student teams and management committees to organise and execute production schedules

Freelance Video Editor · Various Clients — Nigeria & Remote 2017 – Present Ongoing freelance post-production across commercial, ministry, educational, and digital content sectors. Full project list available on request.

Volunteer Video Editor · Sexual Purity Association — Ibadan, Nigeria 2020

• Managed studio operations and maintained production equipment

• Recorded and edited TV interview footage for broadcast and digital distribution

• Produced YouTube montages with sound editing optimised for audience engagement EDUCATION

B.A. Fine Arts · Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State 2019 OCP / ACP — Christian Drama & Production · Mount Zion Institute of Christian Drama, Ile-Ife, Osun State 2017

CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS

AI Filmmaking · Filmmaking Masterclass with Blake Ridder 2026 Certified DaVinci Resolve User · Blackmagic Design 2025 Industry-recognised certification in post-production. Best Draughtsman Award · FAASA / EDM, Obafemi Awolowo University 2017 Awarded for outstanding achievement in Fine Arts and design.

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