Caandor Labs
Managed project execution for Caandor Labs on a multimedia commission documenting Asbury Church’s oral histories, overseeing logistics, communication, and post-production to deliver a cohesive set of film, interview, and photography assets that preserve local heritage.
Partnered with Caandor Labs to manage the production of a documentary film, companion short video series, and accompanying photography commissioned by the City of Middleburg, Virginia. The project sought to honor and preserve the oral histories and cultural legacy of Asbury Church and its surrounding community through a blend of cinematic storytelling and documentary portraiture.
Project Manger & Field Producer
Multimedia Storytelling
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The Challenge
The project aimed to document a significant chapter of local Black history while coordinating across multiple stakeholders—city representatives, community members, and the Caandor Labs creative team. The goal was to produce a high-quality documentary, companion short stories and portraiture that balanced historical accuracy, artistic vision, and community sensitivity.
My Role
As project manager and field producer, I oversaw logistics, communication, and timeline management across creative and client teams.
Facilitated production planning and logistics alongside the creative producer, ensuring timelines and deliverables stayed on track.
Served as the bridge between city officials, and Caandor Labs creative team
Supported the creative producer in managing, talents, interviews and asset organization.
Ensured that all production milestones—from pre-production planning to post-production review—were in alignment with client expectations.
Delivered a suite of storytelling assets, including a documentary, short video interviews, and a curated photo collection documenting community members.
Managed post-production review and delivery, ensuring final assets met both creative and city requirements.
Outcome
What they said
"AdeOla was nothing short of exceptional. She stepped into a complex video project with many moving pieces and quickly became the steady center of the entire operation."
"Her team management kept everyone aligned and on schedule, and her clear, proactive communication with the client helped build deep trust and confidence in the process from day one. It was clear throughout that her industry experience wasn’t just theoretical - she brought real-world insight to every planning conversation, helping us anticipate challenges and make smart decisions that ultimately elevated the final product.
Beyond her project management role, AdeOla was a tremendous asset as a field producer. She invested time in building rapport with our interview subjects and community members long before cameras started rolling. Even on shoot days when she wasn’t physically on set, talent would ask about her, share how much they enjoyed speaking with her, and arrive more relaxed and ready to open up on camera because of the care and attention she’d already given them. Her sensitivity to talent needs - from scheduling and comfort to emotional readiness - made it possible for us to show up on set and go straight into crafting honest, powerful stories.
In post-production, AdeOla’s contribution was just as valuable. Her organized handoffs, thoughtful production notes, and clear feedback loops helped our editors move efficiently while still honoring the heart of each story. She balanced creative standards with client expectations, ensuring that revisions were purposeful, not endless. The result was a smooth post-production process and a final suite of videos that felt cohesive, deeply human, and true to the community we set out to serve. Working with AdeOla raised the bar for what we expect from project management and creative partnership."
~ Bakari Ibrahim, Co-founder & Executive Producer | Caandor Labs
