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Tayo Odesanya

Tayo Odesanya

Writer/DirectorLondon, United Kingdom
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Tayo Odesanya

Tayo Odesanya

Writer/DirectorLondon, United Kingdom
Professions
  • Writer
  • Creative Director
  • Animation Director
LevelMid Level
About me
Tayo Odesanya is a writer and director based in South London. Tayo is currently directing a slate of documentary shorts that explore the hopes and dreams of young people living in Hackney (participants of Immediate Theatre’s Estate Based Youth Theatre project) and identifies the barriers they face to achieving their aspirations. A project made possible through the ‘Walk A Mile In My Shoes’ campaign created by Idris Elba with shoe designer Christian Louboutin. As well as this Tayo is currently in post production for a series of 3 short films which she both wrote and directed, funded by Oxford & Swansea University. Developed with a Fully Focused Production youth team with the aim to bring awareness to increasing numbers of loneliness and Cyberbullying amongst young people today.
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Projects
  • Tayo's Showreel 2022
    Tayo's Showreel 2022
  • Walk In My Shoes
    Walk In My Shoes
  • Wireless | Animated Short
    Wireless | Animated ShortTrapped in the house without pre-teens Kyle and Nasir aren't coping very well. When they find the last device in the house with power, things get interesting.
  • It's Not That Deep | Short Film Series
    It's Not That Deep | Short Film SeriesIts Not That Deep is a new drama short film series. When Skylar and Tia start at the youth club their friendship is put to the test. Will Skylar ever feel like she fits in? If you are affected by any of the issues in this film or you are working with young people, you can find useful resources at Every Mind Matters, to support your mental health and wellbeing. https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters... Written and acted by a group of young people in just 5 weeks, in response to insights and ev
  • Maya
    MayaNarrowly escaping the clutches of the slave traders, Maya, Bikram and Kancha suddenly find themselves trapped in the heart of Kathmandu. Vulnerable, penniless and alone, they are forced to live their life on the streets with only hopes and dreams of happiness.
  • The Night Shift Trailer
    The Night Shift TrailerThis documentary opens up the world of exotic dancers from the inside out, offering a perspective into their lives that people often overlook.
Work history
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    Screenwriter & Story DeveloperFreelance
    Come up with themes and ideas. Research background material develop believable plots and characters. Lay out the screenplay to an agreed format. Prepare short summaries of your ideas and sell them (known as 'pitching') to producers. Get feedback about the first draft of your work from producers or script editors rewrite the script if necessary. Help brands/producers and directors create a stronger, more impactful narratives.
Skills
  • Film
  • TV
  • Copywriting
  • Editing
  • Screenwriting
  • Camera Operation
  • Creative
  • Cinematography
  • Researcher
  • Celtx
  • Final Draft
  • Script Development
  • Story Development
  • Shorts
  • Final Cut 7/X
Education
    Digital Film Production
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    Broadcast and Digital Communication
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