Business & production
Producing stories, building structure
An economics graduate who has argued for years that Nollywood needs binding, enduring policies and real structure to attract corporate investment, Desmond Elliot has produced through his own company and partnered with brands across telecoms and fashion.
Companies and partnerships
Company
Denziot Productions
Founder and producer · 2010 to date
His production company, co-run with his wife Victoria, credited on Holding Hope (2010), In the Cupboard (2011), Kamara's Tree (2013) and Finding Mercy (2013).
Company
Dement TVawaiting confirmation
Founder · 2024 to date
Digital film channel and sister platform to Nollycine Films.
Brand ambassador
Globacom (Glo)
Brand ambassador · 2010–2013
Ambassador for Nigeria's second-largest telecoms operator; contract renewed in August 2010.
Brand ambassador
Yomi Casual
Campaign face · 2012–2013
Face of the Nigerian menswear label's 2012 and 2013 campaigns.