Derrick Kakembo

Derrick Kakembo

Photographer / Filmmaker / ConsultantLondon, United Kingdom
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Derrick Kakembo

Derrick Kakembo

Photographer / Filmmaker / ConsultantLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Photographer / Filmmaker. Head of Content & Founder: Reform The Funk
Projects
  • Bree Runway Cover for Hunger Magazine
    Bree Runway Cover for Hunger MagazineBree Runway shot by me for the cover of Hunger Magazine DIY issue.
  • Shingai x Ancient Futures
    Shingai x Ancient FuturesDirected by Derrick Kakembo, Ancient Futures is a short music film showcasing three songs from Shingai's debut solo EP.
  • NICOLE KRYSTAL CRENTSIL FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
    NICOLE KRYSTAL CRENTSIL FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAYIn celebration of International Women’s Day 2018, we sought out curator Nicole Krystal. Through interview and conversation, the film aimed to explore her views on womanhood and her aim to provide a platform for women to express themselves through the creation of Black Girl Festival and Unmasked Women. The aim of the film was to empower other women and celebrate the elevation of women by women.
  • POSTSCRIPT NO2 - THE REINVENTION ISSUE
    POSTSCRIPT NO2 - THE REINVENTION ISSUEFeatured on the cover are eight women from across the art and science fields acting as modern-day muses, pushing cultural conversations forward.
  • PITCH COOL
    PITCH COOLCreative Direction, Photography and Filmmaking. Directed a short-documentary series featuring these inspiring creatives: Director Eloise King, Creative John Ogunmuyiwa, the Up Town Yardie Founders and Creative Director Sherina Florence Collaborated with founder & editor Sherry Collins on the curation of artists featured.
  • MOPESOLA
    MOPESOLAFashion film and editorial.
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Projects credited in
  • Ogilvy collaborates with World Afro Day for new awareness campaign
    Ogilvy collaborates with World Afro Day for new awareness campaignOgilvy, Wavemaker and World Afro Day have partnered up for a new awareness campaign titled Change the Facts, Not the Fro for World Afro Day 2018. The annual event founded by Michelle De Leona aims to help change the narrative around natural Afro hair. Back on 5th September 2016, a US federal court ruled it legal to ban dreadlocks in the workplace, it’s a ban not faced by any other hair and in turn creates a perpetuated bias against Afro hair. Afro hair is rarely celebrated, whereas straight hair
  • Directed and Produced 'On The Cards: Understanding HIV'
    Directed and Produced 'On The Cards: Understanding HIV'As part of celebrating the anniversary of Terrance higgins, the first documented man in the UK to die from Aids, BBC created a documentary 'AIDS: The Unheard Tapes' which touches on archived audio recordings from the epidemic in the 80's. I wanted to shine a light and provide education on the stigma of HIV that is still attached to gay men to this day. So on the panel I brought in Harry Whitfield AKA Charity Kase, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK who sits on the couch alongside activists Marc Thom
  • Roller States
    Roller StatesRoller States is a meditation on the inner lives of two London roller skaters — Rue Ann Paisley and Tre Skywalker.
  • Uber 'Celebrating Changemakers' 2022 BHM
    Uber 'Celebrating Changemakers' 2022 BHMUber ‘Celebrating Changemakers’ BHM Campaign Still Photography + Creative Direction: Nate Clarke Director Derrick Kakembo D.O.P.: Misha Omelchuk Research + Content Lead: Vanessa Kanaiza Onalo Production: Neo MGMT Production Co-Ordinator: Horlane Mbayo
  • This Black History Month 2021, meet 100 Black trailblazers redefining the industry
    This Black History Month 2021, meet 100 Black trailblazers redefining the industryIn celebration of Black History Month, we’re thrilled to share our annual list of Black rising stars – as nominated by The Dots community – who are making history, transforming the industry today and inspiring the generation of tomorrow. We still have a long way to go to diversify the creative, tech and digital industries – which is why it’s important for us to celebrate and be inspired by the incredible Black leaders that surround us. The list we’ve put together is one that shines with brilli
  • SORRY FI DISTURB YUH
    SORRY FI DISTURB YUHShort spoken word film written and starring Russeni Fisher. CHRONIC YOUTH FESTIVAL - Barbican Centre (OCT 2020) SHORTLISTED FOR THE OUT-SPOKEN PRIZE FOR POETRY FILM (April 2020) AN ARRAYED FUTURITY - London College of Communication (February 2020) BFI S.O.U.L - BFI Southbank (November 2019) DEBUT PUBLIC SCREENING + SHOWCASE (in association with Reform The Funk) - Miranda LDN (November 2019) CREATIVE SOCIETY JOB STUDIO - Film Event, Get Up, Stand Up Now - Somerset House (August 2019) LIVITY SHOR
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Work history
    REFORM THE FUNK logo
    REFORM THE FUNK logo
    Creative Director & FounderREFORM THE FUNK
    London, United KingdomFreelance
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    Photographer / FilmmakerKAKEMBO
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    Photographer Portfolio available on request
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Skills
  • Photography
  • Film Directing
  • Creative Direction
  • Producing
Education
    De Montfort University logo
    De Montfort University logo
    Graphic Design and PhotographyDe Montfort University
     - Leicester, United Kingdom
    Image-making for Graphic Design Photography ( Contemporary Art , Documentary , Commercial, Still & Moving images ) Brand Marketing Lens based design
    De Montfort University logo
    De Montfort University logo
    Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignDe Montfort University
     - London, United Kingdom