Olan Collardy is a Nigeria-born, UK-based cinematographer known for his work across feature films, short films, commercials, and music videos.
Collardy moved to the UK from Nigeria at the age of 15 and studied computer science at University College London. Before pursuing cinematography full-time, he worked in finance, including roles at Lehman Brothers and Goldman Sachs. His transition into filmmaking began after he bought a DSLR camera and developed an interest in visual storytelling, lighting, and composition.
Collardy developed his cinematographic skills through practical experience and independent projects. His early work included short films and collaborations with emerging filmmakers. His cinematography on Abraham Adeyemi’s short film No More Wings contributed to the project receiving the Best Narrative Short award at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2020.
Collardy’s feature film credits include Raine Allen-Miller’s Rye Lane (2023), which premiered at Sundance, and Thea Gajić’s Surviving Earth. He has also worked on projects including Flowers, The Last Swim, and the documentary Love Languages. His commercial work includes campaigns for brands such as Samsung, Adidas, Calvin Klein, Hennessy, Guinness, and Kia.