Go where the story is
(01 / West Africa) Filmmaker  ·  Documentary  ·  Field Production

West Africa, documented.

Julian Dermota Documentary producer & cinematographer On the ground across West Africa
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Selected Work

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United
Nations

kauCAST — Bissau. A podcast studio built inside the French Cultural Centre, together with training in audiovisual production for local creators. A project of UNDP and partner NGO.

Client  UNDP / NGO Location  Bissau, Guinea-Bissau Role  Studio build · Training · Film
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One Coast
of Sound

A documentary journey through the sounds, people and cultures of West Africa. Written, filmed and recorded across the region.

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(03)   West Africa / Cinematic Reel
Drone · Landscape · Culture · Everyday life

(02) — The Mobile Studio Mercedes 508D · Expedition / Production

The studio goes where the story is.

A mobile production studio built for documentary work across West Africa.

I operate from a Mercedes 508D — a fully equipped expedition and production vehicle. I bring the production infrastructure with me, allowing projects to move beyond conventional production bases and into the places where the stories actually happen. No hotels, no fixed base, no dependency on local infrastructure.

Mobile
Independent field operation
Camera
Professional cinematography
Drone
Aerial cinematography
Sound
Location recording
Post
Editing & production

On the Ground

(03) — Field Production

From cities to remote communities, coastlines to the Sahel — I work where the story happens.

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Documentary Film

Human-centered stories, communities and real-world experiences.

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Impact Stories

Visual stories for development projects, NGOs and international organizations.

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Field Production

Cinematography, interviews, documentary footage and production support.

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Aerial Cinematography

Cinematic drone footage across West Africa.

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Photography

Documentary and editorial photography.

Julian Dermota
(05) — About

Julian
Dermota

Filmmaker Documentary Producer Sound Engineer

I have spent years traveling, living and filming across West Africa — documenting its people, music, landscapes and everyday life over the long term. I am the creator of One Coast of Sound, have produced work for the United Nations, and operate a fully equipped mobile production studio that lets me work independently in remote locations. Available for international productions.

ClientUnited Nations
ProjectOne Coast of Sound
BaseWest Africa / Mobile Studio

(06) — Contact West Africa · Available internationally

Have a story to tell?

Let’s talk about your next production.

editing.dermota@gmail.com