Reinvesting creativity in the next generation.
Nextframes Academy & Production is a Community Interest Company dedicated to helping young people unlock their creative potential through photography, filmmaking, media production and arts-based learning.
Why we exist
To increase access to high-quality creative opportunities for young people regardless of background or circumstance — building confidence, employability and creative careers.
Where we're going
A UK where every young person has a route into the creative industries, and where community-led production shapes the stories our neighbourhoods tell.
A CIC, by design.
As a Community Interest Company, Nextframes Academy & Production exists primarily for community benefit rather than private gain. Every surplus is reinvested into community programmes, bursaries and youth development initiatives.
We publish annual impact reports and operate under a community asset lock — an enforceable commitment to the young people we serve.
Meet the team
Ayodeji Orimolade
Principal Photographer | Visual Storyteller | Mentor
With over 15 years of mastery behind the lens, Ayodeji Orimolade is a distinguished photographer known for his ability to capture the soul of his subjects. His work spans the sophisticated realms of Portraiture, Wedding, and Fashion photography, where he seamlessly blends technical excellence with emotive storytelling. Beyond his impressive portfolio, Ayodeji is a passionate educator who has personally trained and mentored over 10 professional photographers, helping them refine their craft and build sustainable careers. Whether documenting life's most intimate moments or crafting high-end editorial campaigns, Ayodeji consistently delivers visuals that resonate with power and clarity.
Ayodeji Orimolade
Principal Photographer | Visual Storyteller | Mentor
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Kunle Shabi
Cinematographer | Director | Writer | Actor
With a career spanning over two decades, Kunle Shabi is a versatile powerhouse in the film and television industry. A seasoned cinematographer with a profound understanding of visual language, Kunle's expertise is bolstered by his extensive background as an actor, director, and scriptwriter. This rare, holistic mastery of both sides of the camera allows him to craft narratives that are as visually stunning as they are emotionally resonant. His work is consistently marked by technical sophistication and a deep commitment to storytelling — capable of shepherding a project from the initial spark of an idea to the final frame of production.
Kunle Shabi
Cinematographer | Director | Writer | Actor
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