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Story-Led Videos That...

Move Your Business Forward

We help businesses tell high-stakes stories that speak directly to their market, position their brand clearly, and influence how their market responds.

How We Help

Services

We don't just make videos. We create strategic communication tools for...

Getting more leads

Increasing conversions

Growing an audience

Scaling Transformation

Our Mission

Storytellers driving African business forward

We exist to help businesses strengthen their voice, lead their markets

with confidence, and support meaningful business outcomes.

Creators

Our Team

Passionate storytellers dedicated to transforming African business narratives

Ernest Oko Klemesu

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Provides strategic leadership, drives long-term vision, and steers the studio’s growth, partnerships, and enterprise performance.

Kwesi Apenteng-Mensah

Chief Creative Officer & Managing Partner

Leads the creative vision of the studio, shaping bold ideas into high-impact stories while overseeing client and creative excellence.

Eugene Ofosu Appiah

Executive Director, Digital Strategy & Growth

Designs and executes data-driven digital strategies that amplify reach, engagement, and measurable brand
growth.

Judith Affran

Executive Director, Story & Content Development

Oversees concept development and scripting, transforming strategic insights into compelling, structured narratives.

Charles McCarthy

Executive Director, Motion Design & Visual Effects

Leads motion design and VFX innovation, elevating visuals through cinematic craft and technical precision.

Aggor Yorm

Executive Director, Production Operations

Directs production logistics and on-ground execution, ensuring seamless delivery from pre-production to wrap.

Mimie Nana Adwoa Kumi

Executive Director, Editing & Sound Design

Shapes the final narrative through refined editing and immersive sound design that enhances emotional impact.

Emmanuella Ayettey

Director, Brand Identity & Visual Design

Develops cohesive visual identities and design systems that strengthen brand presence across every touchpoint.

Why OneShot Studios?

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to help you make confident marketing decisions.

How long does it usually take to produce a commercial?

Most commercials take about 4–8 weeks from start to finish. That includes developing the story, pre-production, filming, and post-production. Timelines can be shorter or longer depending on the scale of the idea and how many deliverables are needed.

What are the main things that affect the cost of production?

A few key factors usually drive the budget:

Locations: More locations often mean more production days, extra logistics, and location permit fees.

Cast and usage rights: Everyone who appears on screen needs to be paid, and their image rights licensed for a specific period (for example, 1 year or 3 years). The more people and the longer the usage, the higher the cost.

Other factors can include production design, equipment, post-production complexity, and the number of final assets required.

Do we need to have a story idea before reaching out to you?

Not at all. If you already have an idea, great—but it’s not a requirement. We’ll walk you through our ideation process and help develop strong story concepts that fit your brand and business goals.

Can we use our own staff as actors?

We generally don’t recommend using staff for major or demanding roles. However, they can work well as extras or for very minor roles. If someone on your team is genuinely interested in acting, we’re happy to audition them and see if they’re a good fit.

Once the final video is ready, what’s the best way to use it?

There are many ways to roll out a video campaign, but the key is having a clear strategy. We usually recommend working with an ad agency or digital marketing firm to get the best results. If you need one, we’re happy to recommend trusted partner agencies we work with.

What budget should we be thinking about?

This really depends on your business and what the campaign is meant to achieve. For brand awareness, your main video asset often becomes the first impression people have of your company—so quality matters.

As a general guide:

A minimum production budget of around USD 20,000 is recommended for high-quality brand films.

You’ll typically want to spend even more on promotion and media after the video is produced. Because strong brand videos can be used for several years (unlike short-term promo or direct-response ads), they tend to offer long-term value.

A good rule of thumb: Allocate 20–30% of your total campaign budget to production. Strong creative usually means you can spend more efficiently on paid ads.