Special 1 Studios
Master Trainers
Ayo Ireyomi
Cinematography - Master Trainer
Ayo Ireyomi holds a Bachelor of Technology degree (Industrial Design/Motion Picture Production) from the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi and a diploma in cinematography from the University of Ibadan.
He started as a cameraman in the Nigerian Film Corporation and has been involved in different film projects such as: Shehu Musa Yaradua documentary, from prison to presidency (Obasanjo), Re-discover Nigeria, Heritage, Ije, Figurine, Lion of 76, department, unspoken, C.E.O to mention but a few.
Presently, he is a also Cinematography resource person at the National Film Insttiute Jos, Nigeria.
Lawrence Akande
Sound/Visual Effects/Editing - Master Trainer
Lawrence Akande has HND in Music Technology from The Polytechnic, Ibadan, also Master's Degree in Film Studies from Beijing Film Academy, China the best film school in Asia, and one of the best in the world - where he learnt the techniques, principles, and practice of filmmaking, and graduated as the best foreign student of the institution.
After his graduation from The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and a successful youth service at NTA Television College, Jos, he lectured at National Film Institute, Jos till 2016.
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Lawrence Akande has over ten years of experience in running successful film training, facilitating international workshops, and advocating for film training skill acquisition program for the youth.
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​Apart from been a facilitator, he has worked on some film and commercial projects abroad, such as Final Battle; Guilty or Not Guilty; Hainan Airline commercial; Pekin University Hospital commercial and many others
Akudo Peggy Abengowe
Scriptwriting - Master Trainer
Akudo Peggy Abengowe holds an HND in Mass Communication and an MSc in Communication Studies. She is an avid writer, who started writing scripts and mini-novels from her undergraduate days, and is currently writing a TV series for a top movie organisation.
Akudo is a multiple award-winning journalist, with over 10 years experience, spanning creative writing, fashion, entertainment, human angle, politics and advocacy etc.
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She has worked as top management staff in Complete Fashion, Beauty Box, Hints, UFO, HF magazines, as well as contributed for Sideview magazine (A UK based magazine), 234Next online and Bellanaija.com. She has also hosted Live talk shows 'Love Moments With Akudo' and 'Gosporella's Groove' on radio.
Ireti Akiwumi
Digital marketing - Master trainer
Ireti Akiwumi is a Digital Media & Marketing Consultant with over six (6) years of experience in the Digital Marketing sector. He has a laser focus on helping big and small brands achieve enduring online business success. His functional experience includes working on digital media & marketing strategies for The Guardian & Independent Newspapers, Jiji and a number of SMBs.
He has trained individuals with SMBs & Corporates on acquiring and leveraging digital skills. Among other things, he also facilitate for the Haptics Supported by Google Digital Skills for Africa Program.
He was also involved in training graduates for the Lagos State Employability Support Project financed by the Lagos State Goverment and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).