CHIMA AKENZUA
Parkour Coordinator & Movement Director
Specialist Movement • Creative Direction • Choreography • Performance Coaching
Chima Akenzua is a Parkour Coordinator and Movement Director with over 23 years of experience across film, television, commercials and live productions. Specialising in Parkour and Freerunning, he brings expertise in movement design, choreography, performer selection, location planning and performance coaching. Working closely with directors, producers, stunt coordinators and camera teams, he helps develop and coordinate dynamic, visually compelling movement sequences from concept through to filming.
DISNEY XD - GOALMOUTH
Parkour Coordinator & Performance Coaching
Worked with production to develop an agility and speed-focused segment, sourcing locations, coordinating specialist equipment and assembling a team of athletes and supporting performers. Coached the presenters through the physical challenges for camera and appeared on screen as a specialist performer.
TOADLICKER - THOMAS DOLBY MUSIC VIDEO
Movement Choreography & Creative Consultation
Designed and developed specialist movement sequences, shaping the choreography, timing and pace around the creative concept. Contributed to location recceing and movement planning to ensure the environment supported both the physical performance and visual storytelling.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC - SCIENCE OF STUPID
Movement Direction & Performance Coaching
Worked closely with performers to develop and refine the physical movement required for each sequence. Advised on spatial and set considerations, coached performers in specialist skills, and collaborated with the camera team on approaches that best captured the movement on screen.
RED BULL - ART OF MOTION BRAZIL
International Judge | Specialist Movement
Selected as an international judge for Red Bull Art of Motion Brazil, evaluating high-level athletes across technical execution, creativity, control and overall movement quality. The role drew on extensive specialist knowledge to assess movement, performance and execution at an elite level.
5 MAGAZINE
Movement Choreography & Performer Coordination
Worked with production on performer selection and location scouting, identifying environments that supported the physical and creative requirements of the shoot. Developed and choreographed the movement sequences and collaborated with the camera team on positioning, angles and timing to bring the movement effectively to screen.
