Dr. Laurel Olu-Egbor is a distinguished media and communication expert with a bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD in Media and Communication Studies. A dynamic force in the Nigerian film and media space, she is a filmmaker, writer, director, producer, editor, actor, and the casting director for the Winlos Film Ministry. She is also a published author with many scholarly works featured in reputable national and international media and communication journals. Her research contributions continue to shape conversations in filmmaking, media literacy, and communication practice.

Dr. Laurel is deeply committed to raising competent storytellers and industry-ready filmmakers. She brings a blend of academic depth and hands-on industry experience to the classroom, guiding students through the complete filmmaking journey from story development to final production. Her passion is to equip emerging creatives with the skill, confidence, and insight needed to produce impactful films that resonate with audiences.