United by creativity, and driven by purpose.
 

OUR STORY

Simon Olsen and Aisha Kamara, both veterans and award winning creatives in their respective fields of film and music, met in Sydney, Australia to collaborate on a documentary film project. Not long after moving to New York City in 2015, they founded Arko Creative. Creating effective visual and sonic experiences that inspire change, gives purpose to their union. Arko Creative’s mission is to shape narratives that shift modern culture and leave a lasting impact on audiences for every client that we join forces with.

OUR CAPABILITIES

Film Department

Video Production, Editing, Graphics, VFX, Color Correction and Animation

Music Department

Custom MadeMusic, Music Licensing, Sonic Branding, and Sound Design

Social Media | Creative | Strategy

Brand Story, Digital, Social, and Mobile, Content Strategy, and Development

Consultation

Strategic Workshops, Brand Development, Content, and Production

 

OUR FOUNDERS

Aisha Kamara

Video Department | Creative Director

Proudly from Sierra Leone, Aisha has over 15 years of experience as a filmmaker, actress and TV host, and is a multi-award winning co-producer, writer, and assistant editor. Projects Aisha has worked on have featured at Palm Springs International ShortFest, and the international Human Rights Arts and Film Festival. She has led productions in the educational, and corporate industries and has also appeared in feature roles in the acclaimed television series “Crownies”, “East West 101”, and the critically acclaimed Nigerian film “Reflections” which resulted in Aisha receiving a nomination for Best Actress in a Drama at the prestigious AMVCA Awards in Lagos, Nigeria. Aisha has a depth of experience and brings a powerful creative edge, entrepreneurial spirit, and well-rounded experience to any project she takes on.

Simon Olsen

Music Department | Creative Director

Simon is an Australian/Malian musician, producer, songwriter, composer, and audio engineer with over 15 years of experience in the global music industry. As a musician he has performed in over 20 countries, has recorded with Grammy and ARIA Award-winning artists and bands, and has served for a number of years as lead guitarist in the ARIA nominated band Watussi. He has featured as a songwriter with Australian Idol winner Reece Mastin, and has written, produced, composed, and engineered, mixed, and mastered music for TV shows in the US and Australia. With a comprehensive knowledge of the mechanics of the music industry, Simon has successfully licensed original music to major media networks and brings a strong force of professional experience to enhance the creative vision of every project he engages in.