Uzo Oleh
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Uzo is an award winning filmmaker and photographer. A maverick, working with some of the biggest names in entertainment, fashion and beauty, with several publications including Vogue, Shortlist and i-D.
Uzo has also captured some of the world's most famous faces, including the likes of David Beckham, Vanessa Kirby, Cara Delevingne, Lady Gaga and Idris Elba. Uzo has shot stills for world renowned brands such as Mulberry, Nike, Chanel, Mac Cosmetics, Sony Music and many others. Uzo also has a knack for directing commercials working with the likes of Nestle, Pantene, John Lewis to name a few.
As an independent filmmaker, Uzo won the Raindance Shorlist Film Competition with 'Dan?' Uzo's followup 'Edicius' qualified for an OSCAR® and has been selected to play internationally at some of the most prestigious film festivals.
Uzo's ambition was to gather world class artists for his unique vision of 'Edicius'. Showcasing his deep passion for cinema with an emphasis on emotive storytelling, he couldn't have assembled a better team;
Executive Producer Idris Elba. The standout cinematography (nominated for best cinematography by the BSC) was created by Tristan Chenais and the production design by BAFTA winner Philip Murphy (Saving Private Ryan, Reign of Fire). The sound design was created by Academy Award® winner Glenn Freemantle (Gravity, Ex Machina). Emmy® winner John Smith (Sliding Doors, Leaving Las Vegas) edited the film, and the original score was helmed by Thomas Farnon (The Crown, Wonder Woman and Churchill) with a full orchestra and mixed at the legendary AIR studios.
"Uzo is a director who is one to watch."
Uzo has also captured some of the world's most famous faces, including the likes of David Beckham, Vanessa Kirby, Cara Delevingne, Lady Gaga and Idris Elba. Uzo has shot stills for world renowned brands such as Mulberry, Nike, Chanel, Mac Cosmetics, Sony Music and many others. Uzo also has a knack for directing commercials working with the likes of Nestle, Pantene, John Lewis to name a few.
As an independent filmmaker, Uzo won the Raindance Shorlist Film Competition with 'Dan?' Uzo's followup 'Edicius' qualified for an OSCAR® and has been selected to play internationally at some of the most prestigious film festivals.
Uzo's ambition was to gather world class artists for his unique vision of 'Edicius'. Showcasing his deep passion for cinema with an emphasis on emotive storytelling, he couldn't have assembled a better team;
Executive Producer Idris Elba. The standout cinematography (nominated for best cinematography by the BSC) was created by Tristan Chenais and the production design by BAFTA winner Philip Murphy (Saving Private Ryan, Reign of Fire). The sound design was created by Academy Award® winner Glenn Freemantle (Gravity, Ex Machina). Emmy® winner John Smith (Sliding Doors, Leaving Las Vegas) edited the film, and the original score was helmed by Thomas Farnon (The Crown, Wonder Woman and Churchill) with a full orchestra and mixed at the legendary AIR studios.
"Uzo is a director who is one to watch."
- Idris Elba
