BABATUNDE AKINLOYE
BIOGRAPHY
First things first, thank you for taking the time to visit my website. I was born and raised in Los Angeles where I currently reside as I pursue my passion and career in filmmaking, specifically as a Director and Producer for narrative, non-fiction and promotional content. I am enrolled full-time in graduate school at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, Peter Stark Producing Program and will graduate in May 2018. I also have a full-service production team, theCollective Films—along with Justin Jemerson, Michael Washington and Richard Stevenson, Jr.—producing content for Issa Rae Productions, including “Insecure Live Recap” and “a Sip” series sponsored by Complex and Ciroc.
In 2008, I graduated from UCLA with a Bachelors of Arts in Film, Television, and Digital Media with a specialization in Documentary Production. While at UCLA, I participated in two independent research programs—the UCLA Undergraduate Research Scholars Program and the Ronald E. McNair Research Scholars Program. I produced socially impacting documentary-short films and organized major student-run events for the campus, studied both Kiswahili and Yoruba (Nigeria) languages, participated in a foreign exchange conference in Beijing, and earned a 3.5 cumulative grade point average. Upon commencement, I was honored with the distinguished UCLA Chancellor’s Service Award for my efforts and commitment to both leadership and service throughout my four years as an undergraduate. Through my service work, I have significantly developed my leadership skills and the capability to effectively organize masses of people in a collaborative effort towards one goal.
Most recently, I worked for Apple as a Product Specialist and also with my Alma Mater UCLA working for the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) as an Audio Visual / IT Specialist where I managed A/V systems for live events, photography, videography and assisted with the writing and design of CNSI's new website. Before that, I worked as Visual Media Team Lead for the Center of Hope church where I was responsible for all video production and maintenance of their entire visual, social and website media. I directed live multi-camera services which were broadcast over live stream. I was also responsible for recruiting, training and managing a group of volunteers that consisted of high school students, young adults, and college interns.
A few years ago, I had the unique opportunity to work in entertainment and business development for arguably the greatest sports figure in Southern California, Earvin “Magic” Johnson at Magic Johnson Enterprises (MJE). I played an integral role on the MJE Brand Integration team, chiefly responsible for the creation, maintenance and delivery of our Brand Decks. In addition, I assisted with client and partner relations, and also managed media captured for Mr. Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s social media accounts. I am most proud to have established a video production division at MJE, convincing Mr. Johnson of the value to have an in-house production team. In result, Mr. Johnson invested in production equipment enabling me to record and distribute corporate and personal messages on behalf of himself and MJE. This saved Mr. Johnson considerable time, money and energy while also increasing goodwill amongst his partners. While at MJE, I also assisted with managing high-profile broadcast clients, responsible for processing their earnings, invoicing and billing commissions.
I have over two years of experience serving as a Production Assistant at a commercial post-production house and for a successful feature documentary film (Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel).
In 2008, I graduated from UCLA with a Bachelors of Arts in Film, Television, and Digital Media with a specialization in Documentary Production. While at UCLA, I participated in two independent research programs—the UCLA Undergraduate Research Scholars Program and the Ronald E. McNair Research Scholars Program. I produced socially impacting documentary-short films and organized major student-run events for the campus, studied both Kiswahili and Yoruba (Nigeria) languages, participated in a foreign exchange conference in Beijing, and earned a 3.5 cumulative grade point average. Upon commencement, I was honored with the distinguished UCLA Chancellor’s Service Award for my efforts and commitment to both leadership and service throughout my four years as an undergraduate. Through my service work, I have significantly developed my leadership skills and the capability to effectively organize masses of people in a collaborative effort towards one goal.
Most recently, I worked for Apple as a Product Specialist and also with my Alma Mater UCLA working for the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) as an Audio Visual / IT Specialist where I managed A/V systems for live events, photography, videography and assisted with the writing and design of CNSI's new website. Before that, I worked as Visual Media Team Lead for the Center of Hope church where I was responsible for all video production and maintenance of their entire visual, social and website media. I directed live multi-camera services which were broadcast over live stream. I was also responsible for recruiting, training and managing a group of volunteers that consisted of high school students, young adults, and college interns.
A few years ago, I had the unique opportunity to work in entertainment and business development for arguably the greatest sports figure in Southern California, Earvin “Magic” Johnson at Magic Johnson Enterprises (MJE). I played an integral role on the MJE Brand Integration team, chiefly responsible for the creation, maintenance and delivery of our Brand Decks. In addition, I assisted with client and partner relations, and also managed media captured for Mr. Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s social media accounts. I am most proud to have established a video production division at MJE, convincing Mr. Johnson of the value to have an in-house production team. In result, Mr. Johnson invested in production equipment enabling me to record and distribute corporate and personal messages on behalf of himself and MJE. This saved Mr. Johnson considerable time, money and energy while also increasing goodwill amongst his partners. While at MJE, I also assisted with managing high-profile broadcast clients, responsible for processing their earnings, invoicing and billing commissions.
I have over two years of experience serving as a Production Assistant at a commercial post-production house and for a successful feature documentary film (Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel).
With my mentor, former boss and friend, Earvin "Magic" Johnson on May 2, 2012—the day he was announced as new owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. For two years I worked as an Executive Assistant at Magic Johnson Enterprises and played a supporting role throughout the bidding and acquisition of the team. As an alumnus of the Jackie Robinson Foundation, I am extremely proud to be a part of two barrier breaking families—with Jackie Robinson becoming the first African-American player in Major League Baseball, and Mr. Johnson becoming the first African-American owner in MLB history.
