Jide Tom Akinleminu is a Danish-Nigerian filmmaker, cinematographer, and director recognized for documentary work centered on family, identity, and social realities. He is based in Berlin and has worked across documentary, fiction, television, and art. He is best known for the documentaries Portrait of a Lone Farmer and When a Farm Goes Aflame, both of which gained international festival attention and awards.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Jide Tom Akinleminu |
| Date of birth | 1981 |
| Place of birth | Nigeria |
| Nationality | Danish-Nigerian |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Filmmaker, director, cinematographer, documentary filmmaker, educator |
| Net worth | $100,000 – $300,000 USD |
Early Life and Education
Akinleminu was born in Nigeria in 1981 and later grew up between Nigeria and Denmark.
He moved to Denmark at the age of 10, and his background reflects a Nigerian father and Danish mother.
He later studied cinematography in Berlin at the German Film and Television Academy Berlin (DFFB), after earlier training at the Danish School of Photography, Fatamorgana.
Career
Akinleminu works as a director and cinematographer, with a strong focus on documentary storytelling.
His feature-length directorial debut, Portrait of a Lone Farmer (2013), won major recognition and established him as a notable documentary filmmaker.
His later documentary When a Farm Goes Aflame (2021) premiered at the Berlinale and went on to receive additional critical attention.
He has also contributed to other productions, including The Moscow Mutiny and No U-turn.
Personal Life
Akinleminu has a mixed cultural background, with a Nigerian father and a Danish mother, and he spent much of his childhood between both countries.
His family history played an important role in Portrait of a Lone Farmer, which drew from personal and cross-cultural experiences.
Net Worth
Jide Tom Akinleminu’s net worth is not publicly confirmed, but an estimated figure of around $100,000 to $300,000 is a reasonable informal estimate based on his work as a filmmaker, cinematographer, and documentary director.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait of a Lone Farmer | 2013 | Director, cinematographer |
| The Moscow Mutiny | 2013 | Known for |
| When a Farm Goes Aflame | 2021 | Director, cinematographer |
| No U-turn | 2022 | Cinematographer |
Awards and nominations
Akinleminu’s public profile indicates multiple wins and nominations across film festivals and awards platforms.
His notable honors include recognition for Portrait of a Lone Farmer and When a Farm Goes Aflame, both of which earned critical acclaim.
No U-turn also received special recognition at Berlinale 2022, adding to his record of festival visibility.
