Lisbon Okafor
Lisbon Okafor is an accomplished Creative Director and Filmmaker with over 20 years of experience in creative leadership, design, and film production. He has built and led high-performing teams, managing everything from in-house creative departments to large-scale film productions. Over the course of his career, Lisbon has developed and overseen marketing campaigns for a wide range of industries, including technology, entertainment, retail, and healthcare.
A graduate of the Art Institute of Houston and the 2024 TV Episodic Directors Development Program by the Directors Guild of America (DGA), Lisbon has written, produced, and directed hundreds of TV commercials and three feature films. His most recent project, Ten-Cent Daisy (2022), won Best Narrative Feature at the 2023 1261 Film Festival and was showcased at several festivals nationwide. Earlier films, Oakville (2013) and Jujuluv (2004), also earned recognition at festivals across the country.
Lisbon has held creative leadership roles at brands like Macy’s West, Smith & Hawken, and Orchard Supply Hardware, and has been represented by some of the industry’s top production companies, including HSI Productions/Venus, Coppos Films, and Great Guns USA. Known for his expertise in brand strategy, Lisbon is recognized for delivering compelling, high-quality content that resonates with audiences and drives tangible business results. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to creative excellence, innovative solutions, and pushing the boundaries of design and storytelling.
Brands
TECHNOLOGY
VMware, Verizon, Audience, Gemini Mobile, Pi Mobility
RETAIL
Orchard Supply Hardware, Macy’s, Smith & Hawken, Mervyn’s, Sears, Nora
NON PROFIT
Redwood Empire Food Bank, Friends of West Indian Children, Business Resiliency Managers Association
CONSUMER APPLIANCES
Electrolux, Frigidaire
ENTERTAINMENT
Discovery Channel, Netflix
FASHION & BEAUTY
Guess, Nippon Japan, Levi's
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Charles Schwab
HEALTHCARE
Kaiser Permanente
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DEADLINE
News: DGA Announces 2024 Television Mentorship Program ParticipantsREACTOR
Spotlight: Mermaids of the Caribbean: Lisbon Okafor’s Ten-Cent DaisyBOSTON HASSLE
Interview: ‘Ten-Cent Daisy’ director Lisbon OkaforKTVU - FOX 2
Interview: Oakland-based filmmakers are on the riseBLACK GIRL NERDS
ABFF Review: ‘Ten-Cent Daisy’ Has a Lot of Potential