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Samuel Osuolale Jonathan
Samuel Osuolale Jonathan
BornDecember 3, 1978
Lagos State, Nigeria
NationalityNigeria
EducationAnsar Ud-Deen Grammar School, Lagos State University (BSc Mass Communication)
OccupationTechnical Director, Director of Photography
AwardsMSAA, AMVCA, NAFCA, VOICELESS

SAMUEL OSUOLALE JONATHAN

Samuel Osuolale Jonathan is a distinguished Nigerian Technical Director and Director of Photography renowned for his extensive contributions to Nollywood film, television, TV commercials and documentaries. Born on December 3, 1978, in Lagos State, Nigeria, Samuel's passion for visual storytelling was nurtured from a young age under the guidance of his father, a professional photographer and videographer. This early exposure equipped him with fundamental skills in handling manual cameras and video equipment, laying a solid foundation for his future career.

Samuel's formal education began at Subola Primary School in Surulere, Lagos, where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate. He continued his education at Ansar Ud-Deen Grammar School, Randle Avenue, Surulere, Lagos, completing his Senior School Certificate Examination. His pursuit of higher education led him to Lagos State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication, specializing in Photojournalism and Cinematography.

Samuel's remarkable career has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. In 2018, he was honored with the MSAA – Africa Best Cinematographer of the Year award. His exceptional work on "The Mystic River" earned him a nomination for Best Cinematographer at the AMVCA 2022.

Early life

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Starting in 1991, Samuel worked at Uncle Sess Studios, where he honed his skills in photography and video coverage. This early exposure to the industry laid a strong foundation for his professional pursuits.

Education

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Samuel Osuolale Jonathan pursued his early education at Subola Primary School in Surulere, Lagos, where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate. He continued his secondary education at Ansar Ud-Deen Grammar School, Randle Avenue, Surulere, Lagos, successfully completing his Senior School Certificate Examination.

For higher education, Samuel attended Lagos State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication. His academic focus was on Photojournalism and Cinematography, fields that would later define his professional career.

Filmography

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Year Film Role Link
2024 The Fake President Director of Photography
2024 ITALO - Series Technical Director
2024 Mending Movie Director of Photography
2024 Glass House - Series Technical Director
2024 Reality Show - Don Crucifixto Challenge Director
2024 T O X I C - Short Movie Director of Photography
2024 Just Us Girls - Series Technical Director
2024 Hijack 93 - Movie 2nd Unit - Director of Photography
2023 Reflections Movie Director of Photography
2023 Etutu Script Movie Director of Photography
2023 The Journey Movie Director of Photography
2023 The Chronicles - Series Technical Director
2023 The Skeleton Coast Director of Photography
2023 Kaka - Movie Director of Photography
2023 Extra Mile - Movie Director of Photography
2023 Séblá (Destiny) - Movie Director of Photography
2023 The Nancy Isime Show - Season 4 Director of Photography
2022-2023 Wura TV Series Technical Director
2022 On The Edge Movie Director of Photography
2022 Nigeria Decides Presidential Debates Director [Link](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tRrLsGhCmco&feature=youtu.be)
2022 Conversation in Transit Director of Photography
2022 Just Us Girls - Series Director of Photography
2022 OGEERE - Feature Film Director of Photography
2022 LAHIRA - The Series Director of Photography
2021 Kanaani - Feature Film Director of Photography
2021 Transit Movie Director of Photography
2021 The Nancy Isime Show - Season 3 Director of Photography
2020 The Nancy Isime Show Director of Photography
2018-2021 Native Media - The Johnsons - Comedy Series Head of Technical & DOP [Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ASW2PvxPB4)
2018 Colorè - 26 Episode DR Congo French Series Director of Photography
2019 The Mystic River Director of Photography
2021 Pimp My Pot (Cooking Show) DOP
2018 The Hero Movie Camera Operator
2018 Zero Hour Director of Photography
2021 Colorè - Season 2 Director of Photography
2018 Child International Director of Photography
2018 Small Chops Director of Photography
2017 Mr X Director of Photography
2017 Makeroom Movie Director of Photography
2016-2017 Hush - Telenovela Director of Photography [Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs-OXThUQCA)
2015 Hotel Majestic - Telenovela Director of Photography [Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMSuMpbV52o)
2014 Oloibiri Director of Photography [Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwwU9s-NNYE)
2015 Till You’re 16 - Canadian – Nigerian Series Director of Photography [Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLuvgSWHoG4)
2017 Short Film - The End Director of Photography
2017 Short Film - Bridges Director of Photography
2015 Short Film - Cover Up Director of Photography [Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TSupmYxITQ)
2015 Short Film - Liberated Director of Photography [Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOc4FNUcuOE)
2013-2015 M-NET / Africa Magic Productions Head of Technical & DOP [Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz6-HAAz5XQ)
2009-2013 TINSEL (Season 2-6) Director of Photography [Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnomJckylfE)
2012-2014 Star Gist Camera Operator [Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI9pDI4laUk)
2010 TINSEL (Scenes at South Africa 2010 World Cup) Camera Operator
2008 KLINK STUDIOS Camera Operator
2008 Nigeria/Ghana Nations Cup Camera Operator
2002-2004 Accross The Niger Camera Operator [Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z4MLKsuPzk)
2005 The Widow Camera Operator [Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z4MLKsuPzk)
2005-2008 Nite of a Thousand Laughs Camera Operator [Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTBZtkU2r_c)
2006-2008 UNCENSORED by Basket Mouth Camera Operator [Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQeOsBy7tjA)
2008 Ovation Red Carol Camera Operator [Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-8lR9GLYUA)
2005-2009 Inside Out with Agatha Camera Operator [Link 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqUIfQT4TEo), [Link 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zCSAXI8hyQ)

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Film
2018 MSAA Africa Best Cinematographer Of The Year
2022 AMVCA NOMINEE Best Cinematographer The Mystic River
2017 AMVCA Best Sitcom THE JOHNSONS
2017 AMVCA Best Actress in Drama HOTEL MAJESTIC
2017 AMVCA Best Actor in Drama HUSH
2017 AMVCA Best Actor in Comedy THE JOHNSONS
N/A Gold Award Best Actress OLOIBIRI
2017 AMVCA Best Movie West Africa OLOIBIRI
2016 San Diego Black Film Festival, USA Best Foreign Film OLOIBIRI
2016 Green Me Global Festival for Sustainability Best Film in Water Category OLOIBIRI
2015 NAFCA, Los Angeles Best Film OLOIBIRI
2015 NAFCA, Los Angeles Best Screenplay OLOIBIRI
2017 City People Awards Best TV Series (English) THE JOHNSONS
2016 Nigerian Teen Choice Awards Best Sitcom THE JOHNSONS
2017 Naija 102.7 FM Comedy Awards Best TV Sitcom THE JOHNSONS
2018 Naija 102.7 FM Comedy Awards Best TV Sitcom THE JOHNSONS
2021 Universal Movie Awards Best Screenplay VOICELESS
2021 Universal Movie Awards Best Director VOICELESS
2021 Universal Movie Awards Best Pictures VOICELESS
2021 Universal Movie Awards Best Film Edit VOICELESS
2021 Hollywood Weekly Magazine Film Festival & Awards USA Best Cinematic Direction THE MYSTIC RIVER
2022 AMVCA Best Indigenous Language Film (Movie/TV Series-Hausa) VOICELESS
2022 AMVCA Best Africa Magic Original Comedy Series THE JOHNSONS
2022 AMVCA Best Television Series Drama/Comedy THE MYSTIC RIVER

References

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  1. "Nigeria Decides Presidential Debates 20 Short Movie". YouTube. Archived from the original on 10 January 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2024. YouTube.
  2. "The Johnsons (Comedy Series, 1000 Episodes) Season 1 – Season 8". YouTube. Archived from the original on 5 January 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2024. YouTube.
  3. "Hush (260 Episodes) Telenovela". YouTube. Archived from the original on 7 October 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2024. YouTube.
  4. "Hush (260 Episodes) Telenovela". YouTube. Archived from the original on 10 October 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2024. YouTube.
  5. "Hotel Majestic (260 Episodes) – Telenovela". YouTube. Archived from the original on 10 January 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2024. YouTube.
  6. "Oloibiri Movie". YouTube. Archived from the original on 20 January 2014. Retrieved 15 June 2024. YouTube.
  7. "Oloibiri Movie". YouTube. Archived from the original on 22 January 2014. Retrieved 15 June 2024. YouTube.
  8. "Till You’re 16 - Canadian – Nigerian Series". YouTube. Archived from the original on 12 May 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2024. YouTube.
  9. "Cover Up (Short Film)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 12 May 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2024. YouTube.
  10. "Liberated (Short Film)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 12 May 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2024. YouTube.
  11. "AFRICA MAGIC ORIGINAL FILMS 180 Telemovies". YouTube. Archived from the original on 10 January 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2024. YouTube.
  12. "TINSEL (1000 Episodes) (Season 2- 6)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 15 March 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2024. YouTube.
  13. "STAR GIST". YouTube. Archived from the original on 12 December 2014. Retrieved 15 June 2024. YouTube.
  14. "Deal or No Deal Nigeria". YouTube. Archived from the original on 15 January 2007. Retrieved 15 June 2024. YouTube.
  15. "Inside Out with Agatha". YouTube. Archived from the original on 12 January 2005. Retrieved 15 June 2024. YouTube.
  16. "Inside Out with Agatha". YouTube. Archived from the original on 15 February 2005. Retrieved 15 June 2024. YouTube.
  17. "CWAY TVC". YouTube. Archived from the original on 12 January 2008. Retrieved 15 June 2024. YouTube.