Francis Dairo
@francisdairo
Film editor and colourist crafting cinematic storytelling through precision and emotion.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a film editor and colourist with over 9 years of post-production experience across feature films, short-form digital content, and faith-based media. I bring painterly visual instinct together with industry-grade technical precision so every project lands with clarity, rhythm, and feeling.
As Chief Editor at Mount Zion Film Productions, I lead end-to-end post-production pipelines and oversee multi-editor teams. I direct editing in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro, shape storytelling structure and scene continuity, and supervise colour grading pipelines to maintain visual consistency and cinematic quality.
I also handle audio synchronisation, sound refinement, and export optimisation for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. I’m especially drawn to emotional storytelling—ensuring pacing, grade, and sound work together to deepen narrative impact across genres.
Beyond production, I serve as Vice-President of Father’s Courier Ministry, bringing the same standards of integrity, accountability, and committed leadership to ministry-driven storytelling. I mentor emerging creatives and teach Video Editing and Colour Grading online, developing curriculum and training materials to help others grow in both craft and character.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Editor / Lead Video Editor
Mount Zion Film Productions
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Led end-to-end post-production for feature films, short-form content, and faith-based media, managing editing, colour grading, and export optimization. Directed 30+ productions using DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro and mentored junior editors.
Vice-President / Creative Director
Father’s Courier Ministry
Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 6 months)
Provided strategic and creative leadership for a faith-based creative and film production ministry, overseeing post-production direction and quality control. Directed colour grading and sound design to match each project’s tone while mentoring emerging creatives.
Freelance Video Editor
Various Clients
Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 6 months)
Provided freelance post-production services across commercial, ministry, educational, and digital content sectors. Delivered ongoing editing work for clients across Nigeria and remotely.
Project Director / Cinematographer
Mount Zion Institute of Christian Drama
Jan 2021 - Jan 2021 (0 months)
Directed cinematic and stage works, combining theatrical and cinematic production disciplines. Managed full project scope including script writing, song writing, on-set direction, and post-production for a feature film.
Volunteer Video Editor
Sexual Purity Association
Jan 2020 - Jan 2020 (0 months)
Managed studio operations and maintained production equipment while recording and editing TV interview footage for broadcast and digital distribution. Produced YouTube montages with sound editing optimized for audience engagement.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Obafemi Awolowo University
Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts
Earned a B.A. in Fine Arts from Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Mount Zion Institute of Christian Drama
OCP / ACP, Christian Drama & Production
Completed OCP/ACP studies in Christian Drama & Production at Mount Zion Institute of Christian Drama in Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
NigeriaAuthorized to work in
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