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In the early years of his career after graduating from the National Film Institute in [[Jos]], [[Nigeria]] in 2006, <ref name=book>{{cite web|last1=Denton|first1=Nadia|title= The Nigerian Filmmaker's Guide to Success: Beyond Nollywood|url=https://www.amazon.com/Nigerian-Filmmakers-Guide-Success-Nollywood/dp/0993002501/|publisher=Amazon|date=15 September 2014|accessdate=23 January 2018}}</ref><ref name=Cine>{{cite web|title=About Yinka Edward|url=http://cinemakpatakpata.com/yinka-edward/|publisher=Cinema Kpatakpata|accessdate=28 July 2017}}</ref> Edward worked with Nigerian [[film director]], [[Mak 'Kusare]] on the movie ''Ninety Degrees'' and was part of [[BBC|BBC’s]] production team on the ''Wetin Dey'' series.<ref name=abt2>{{cite web|title=Yinka Edward Mini Bio|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4867442/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=28 July 2017}}</ref> After his work on ''Wetin Dey'', Edward shot ''The Ties That Bind'' in [[Namibia]], which was the country's first indigenously produced series.<ref name=Nation>{{cite web|title= Yinka Edwards: A Nigerian’s rough turf to British film school|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/yinka-edwards-nigerians-rough-turf-british-film-school/|publisher=The Nation Newspaper|date=20 October 2013|accessdate=28 July 2017}}</ref> |
In the early years of his career after graduating from the National Film Institute in [[Jos]], [[Nigeria]] in 2006, <ref name=book>{{cite web|last1=Denton|first1=Nadia|title= The Nigerian Filmmaker's Guide to Success: Beyond Nollywood|url=https://www.amazon.com/Nigerian-Filmmakers-Guide-Success-Nollywood/dp/0993002501/|publisher=Amazon|date=15 September 2014|accessdate=23 January 2018}}</ref><ref name=Cine>{{cite web|title=About Yinka Edward|url=http://cinemakpatakpata.com/yinka-edward/|publisher=Cinema Kpatakpata|accessdate=28 July 2017}}</ref> Edward worked with Nigerian [[film director]], [[Mak 'Kusare]] on the movie ''Ninety Degrees'' and was part of [[BBC|BBC’s]] production team on the ''Wetin Dey'' series.<ref name=abt2>{{cite web|title=Yinka Edward Mini Bio|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4867442/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=28 July 2017}}</ref> After his work on ''Wetin Dey'', Edward shot ''The Ties That Bind'' in [[Namibia]], which was the country's first indigenously produced series.<ref name=Nation>{{cite web|title= Yinka Edwards: A Nigerian’s rough turf to British film school|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/yinka-edwards-nigerians-rough-turf-british-film-school/|publisher=The Nation Newspaper|date=20 October 2013|accessdate=28 July 2017}}</ref> |
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Back in Nigeria, Edward worked on [[Kunle Afolayan|Kunle Afolayan's]] films [[Figurine]], [[Phone Swap]] and [[October 1]]. He also shot [[Izu Ojukwu|Izu Ojukwu's]] films [[Alero's Symphony]], and [['76 (film)|'76]].<ref name=Cine/> <ref name=abt2/> <ref name=Nation/> |
Back in Nigeria, Edward worked on [[Kunle Afolayan|Kunle Afolayan's]] films [[Figurine]], [[Phone Swap]] and [[October 1]]. He also shot [[Izu Ojukwu|Izu Ojukwu's]] films [[Alero's Symphony]], and [['76 (film)|'76]].<ref name=Cine/> <ref name=abt2/> <ref name=Nation/> |
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In his review of the movie October 1, Nigerian renowned writer, Toni Kan, praised Edward for the cinematography of the film, calling him out for successfully shooting a scene at night, something that has been a problem in the Nigerian film industry.<ref name=review>{{cite web|last1=Kan|first1=Toni|title= The biggest problem with Kunle Afolayan’s new movie October 1|url= http://thenet.ng/2014/08/the-biggest-problem-with-kunle-afolayans-new-movie-october-1-by-toni-kan/|publisher=The Net|date=24 August 2014|accessdate=28 July 2017}}</ref> |
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In [[Kenya]], he shot the feature film [[Something Necessary]], which was produced by [[Tom Twyker]] and directed by [[Judy Kibinge]]. Something Necessary went on to screen at the [[Toronto International Film Festival]], 2013<ref name=Nation/> and was nominated for Audience Choice Award at the Chicago International Film Festival, 2013.<ref name=choice>{{cite web|title=Nominations|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2400272/awards|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=28 July 2017}}</ref> |
In [[Kenya]], he shot the feature film [[Something Necessary]], which was produced by [[Tom Twyker]] and directed by [[Judy Kibinge]]. Something Necessary went on to screen at the [[Toronto International Film Festival]], 2013<ref name=Nation/> and was nominated for Audience Choice Award at the Chicago International Film Festival, 2013.<ref name=choice>{{cite web|title=Nominations|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2400272/awards|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=28 July 2017}}</ref> |
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Edward is an alumni of the [[National Film and Television School]] Beaconsfield, England, where he received a Masters of Arts Degree in Film and Television Production, concentrating in cinematography.<ref name=abt>{{cite web|title=Yinka Edward Biography|url=http://yinkaedward.com/bio/|publisher=Yinka Edward|accessdate=28 July 2017}}</ref> |
Edward is an alumni of the [[National Film and Television School]] Beaconsfield, England, where he received a Masters of Arts Degree in Film and Television Production, concentrating in cinematography.<ref name=abt>{{cite web|title=Yinka Edward Biography|url=http://yinkaedward.com/bio/|publisher=Yinka Edward|accessdate=28 July 2017}}</ref> |
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| Education | National Film and Television School, UK |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 2006 - present |
Yinka Edward, born in Jos, Nigeria, is an award winning Nigerian cinematographer best known for his works on the films October 1, 93 Days, A Love Story, winner of BAFTA's Best British Short Animation category, 2017, and Confusion Na Wa.
Career
In the early years of his career after graduating from the National Film Institute in Jos, Nigeria in 2006, [1][2] Edward worked with Nigerian film director, Mak 'Kusare on the movie Ninety Degrees and was part of BBC’s production team on the Wetin Dey series.[3] After his work on Wetin Dey, Edward shot The Ties That Bind in Namibia, which was the country's first indigenously produced series.[4] Back in Nigeria, Edward worked on Kunle Afolayan's films Figurine, Phone Swap and October 1. He also shot Izu Ojukwu's films Alero's Symphony, and '76.[2] [3] [4] In Kenya, he shot the feature film Something Necessary, which was produced by Tom Twyker and directed by Judy Kibinge. Something Necessary went on to screen at the Toronto International Film Festival, 2013[4] and was nominated for Audience Choice Award at the Chicago International Film Festival, 2013.[5] Edward is an alumni of the National Film and Television School Beaconsfield, England, where he received a Masters of Arts Degree in Film and Television Production, concentrating in cinematography.[6]
References
- ^ Denton, Nadia (15 September 2014). "The Nigerian Filmmaker's Guide to Success: Beyond Nollywood". Amazon. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
- ^ a b "About Yinka Edward". Cinema Kpatakpata. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
- ^ a b "Yinka Edward Mini Bio". IMDb. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
- ^ a b c "Yinka Edwards: A Nigerian's rough turf to British film school". The Nation Newspaper. 20 October 2013. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
- ^ "Nominations". IMDb. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
- ^ "Yinka Edward Biography". Yinka Edward. Retrieved 28 July 2017.