bio

Jacob Mbumba, professionally known as Og BeeJay, is a Zambian filmmaker, cinematographer, and colorist with a passion for telling authentic African stories.

skills

Graphic Designer
Art Director
Cinematographer
Director
Drone Operator
Editor
Final Mix
Gaffer
Grip
Producer
Photographer
Scriptwriter
Sound
Sound Design
Special Effects

education

Certificate 

 

experience

Director of Photography / Video Editor / Colorist Musical Cave Visuals by Og BeeJay — Lusaka, Zambia 2017 – Present • Lead cinematographer and post-production specialist for numerous high-profile projects across TV, music videos, and commercials. • Successfully worked on major Zambezi Magic productions including Masauso Season 1, Zedtop 10, Life Through Iris Kaingu, Tuvwange Lifestyle, Our Daily Bread, and Mungoma. • Directed, shot, and color graded music videos for top Zambian artists like Macky 2, Slap Dee, Chef 187, F Jay, Jay Rox, Dizmo, and many more. • Specialized in storytelling through camera work and post-editing to elevate visual narratives across different genres. • Managed crews and collaborated with producers to deliver on tight deadlines and high production standards. • Co-founder and CEO of Musical Cave OG Studio, overseeing creative direction and business development. Freelance Cinematographer / Producer 2022 – Present • Shot pilot content for a South African Netflix project and developed a growing portfolio of freelance projects across the region. • Launched a talk show series Switch the Lights On Podcast, which includes deep-dive interviews on current affairs, family, and relationships. • Built and maintained client relationships while delivering high-quality media content for social media campaigns, music promotions, and documentaries

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