“I tell stories that document real lives, amplify unheard voices, and preserve human experiences through film, journalism, and visual storytelling. My work sits at the intersection of storytelling, community, and impact — using images and narratives to inform, inspire, and create pathways for change.”
Joshua Olawuyi — Visual Storyteller
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The ethics of documentary filmmaking in communities
Questions I ask myself before every shoot — about access, representation, and whose story it really is.
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On founding SOARi — and what community really means
The story behind the nonprofit, what I wish I knew at the start, and why I'd do it…
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What I learned making my first documentary
Process, failure, and the one scene that changed everything about how I approach interview subjects.
ReadSOARi · Youth Empowerment
We help young people rise, lead, and soar.
SOARi is a nonprofit I founded to create real pathways for young people from underrepresented communities through storytelling, mentorship, and community-led creative programming.
Let’s make something
together.
Open to collaborations, commissions, speaking engagements, and press.