Clapperboard on grass reading 'Where we left off', Scene 1, Take 2, Director Phillaruzy, beside a script and headphones

Shot it.

Phillaruzy

Director · Cinematographer · Content Creator — Aperture Phillaruzy Films

Lagos, Nigeria

On set: Where We Left Off, Scene 1, Take 2

Aperture Phillaruzy Films

My own studio, from script to final cut.

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Aperture Phillaruzy Films is my own studio. I write, direct, shoot and edit — from short dramas and music visuals to content for brands and creators.

Featured work

Films, music videos, documentary and YouTube edits.

Behind the scenes · Scene 1 shot 24 July 2026

In production

Where We Left Off

Short film, directed by Phillaruzy.

Illustrated Drama series

Episode 1 released

The Knock

A tense Nigerian-English drama told through illustrated frames, phone-screen moments and voice acting.

Short Drama Excerpt · 30 s

Night-time drama shot in moody blue light: a tense car conversation and late-night phone calls.

Fola — Fine Shit Excerpt · 28 s

Music video skit for Philla's Lens. Directed by Phillaruzy.

Government Interview Excerpt · 32 s

Documentary interview with Mr. Adebanji Oyinade Lateef Adelusi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Ekiti State.

The Mary Celeste Full edit · 3:17

Faceless YouTube documentary edit: voiceover, captions, dark grade, sound design and music. Edited by Phillaruzy.

What I do

One person behind the camera and the edit.

Behind the camera

  • Directing
  • Cinematography
  • Video editing & colour

Formats

  • Short films & web series
  • Music videos
  • Brand & social content
  • Interviews & documentary

I also make Afrosounds.

Contact

Got a story? Let's shoot it.