Ayo Akin

Ayo Akin

TV Presenter - Co-Director MilkFirst ProductionsUnited Kingdom
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Ayo Akin

Ayo Akin

TV Presenter - Co-Director MilkFirst ProductionsUnited Kingdom
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  • Untold Stories : A Documentary of Kent's Black History
    Untold Stories : A Documentary of Kent's Black HistoryShortlisted for the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) People on the Move Award (2018), this documentary charts the relatively unknown multi-cultural history of Kent . Featuring BBC Presenter Ayo Akinwolere, along with interviews and personal testimonies from local residents, the documentary explores the history of African and Caribbean people in Kent. Having premiered at the Chatham Historic Dockyard in October 2018 as part of Black History Month, and forming part of an installation
  • Channel 4's Random Acts
    Channel 4's Random ActsIn 2016 Channel 4 relaunched its short film platform Random Acts, both online and with its own TV show presented by Eric Wareheim. I worked in a very small team headed by Pegah Farahmand to create a new identity and website, curate the digital platform, establish brand partnerships and create a social presence. We also set up a ‘First Acts’ category which enables young aspiring directors to access funding & mentorship to create their first short.