Nairobi, Kenya
$500 - $3000
9 reviewsIf a photographer cares about the people before the lens and is compassionate, much is given. It is the photographer, not the camera, that is the instrument. - EVE ARNOLD
Nairobi, Kenya
$700 - $2500
1 reviewNairobi, Kenya
$300 - $1000
4 reviewsI am a film maker based in Nairobi, Kenya and availible to work around Africa.
Nairobi, Kenya
$200 - $200
1 reviewNairobi, Kenya
$750 - $1750
Andreas owns a RED V-Raptor 8k with a big variaty of lenses. Andreas Knausenberger was born on October 3rd 1982 in Villingen Black Forest, Germany and soon developed his passion for photography, videography and adventure travel. What initially had been a hobby, became the profession and so in addition to his academic studies he worked as a freelance videographer/photographer. During his studies of Sports Sciences in Stuttgart he travelled a lot. In addition to Asia and America, he in particular visited the African continent. His passion led him into the sport fishing world on many different and mostly remote and unusual places. Later the countries where he experienced, people and adventures should lead to his special travel agency which offers individual and fishing trips as well as photo safaris in Africa, South America and Asia since 2010. Andreas is specialized in bluechip content creation for wildlife documentaries, conservation projects and corporate video productions for safari operators in Africa. Selected clients: BBC Studios, BBC Natural History Unit, Amazon Prime Video, ITV, Disney+, National Geographic, Netflix, The Global Fund, DStv, Oxford Scientific Films, Andree's Expeditions, Clooney Foundation For Justice, Aljazeera
Nairobi, Kenya
$450 - $600
I am a lighting camera person and editor with over 23 years of experience in the Film industry producing documentaries on women and youth empowerment, health & safety, agriculture, climate change and conservation among many other genres. I am more of a "preditor" and therefore possess the knowledge and ability to work through all the stages of the production process from conceptualization to the final outputs. Over the years, l’ve had the privilege of working with several local and international organizations dealing in social, health and economic empowerment which include: GIZ-Kenya, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Catholic Relief Services, DNDi (Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative), US centre for disease control (CDC) MGIC (Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation), Kenya Human Rights Commission and Transparency International to name a few. I cover the Africa region and therefore i've worked in several countries outside Kenya including Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan, Ivory coast, Ghana just to mention a few. I own high-end HD cameras (Canon C100 with a wide range of lenses, Canon 5D mark ii & Sony PXW 150 and got an unlimited access to a Sony PMW F3. I own documentary lighting and sound equipment as well as a fully fledged final cut pro x edit suite that makes it easier for me to work off client’s site if need be. I have great networks within the region and therefore got access to a lot of top class acquisition tools and support.
Nairobi, Kenya
$171 - $9997
Hello, My name is Jake Sirma, a professional film maker and storyteller. I have been working with a creative team and independently for the past 4 years in creating and producing content such as Short films, documentaries, ads, feature stories, and online content. I have a passion in telling stories that touch on struggles, human rights, arts, music and culture, mental health, LGBT stories, single subject stories and such. Over the past four years I have worked in various capacities and built my experience in Directing, Filming, Scripting/Story boarding and Editing. Through this platform I hope to tell more stories expand my horizons through the assignments given and give a greater picture of my country and continent to the world. To thyself be true WORK EXPERIENCE 2014 - Present (NEOLIGHT PRODUCTIONS LTD) 1. Creative Director As a Creative Director I handled tasks of managing all matters in terms of conceptualization of a campaign, TV production or Film from its early stages to the cutting board in the Editing room. It was my responsibility to ensure the client’s/writer’s vision was well executed from start to finish. I handled script-writing supervision, story boarding and finalizing on treatments as blue prints of any production and synchronized all departments from production to post production to maintain the same vision all through. I was head of the following productions; USIU AFRICA TVC CAMPAIGN: The Best Kept Secret ; February 2018CITY GIRL TV SERIES SEASON 1 : September – December 2017 VOI VILLAGE PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS : AUGUST 2017 POPULATION SERVICES KENYA : Social Behavioral Change Communication MAY 2017 Kenya Medical Practioners and Doctors Union (KMPDU) Doctor’s Strike Documentary: February 2017 MARIE STOPES INTERNATIONAL KENYA- Photo and Video Promotional Campaign on Family Planning, HIV Testing, Pregnancy care and Contact care Services: MARCH2016 FILMS: DINING WITH THE DEVIL, A Machawood Film Festival submission, RED RIBBON, In-House Production. 2. CAMERAMAN – 2014- 2015 I was handling all camera work in small productions and events. I was tasked with capturing weddings, funeral coverage and online web series URBAN ARTFIT a magazine show. INTERN, DREAMCATCHER PRODUCTIONS LTD OCTOBER 2013- MARCH 2014 I did my practicum here as well as extended my internship at the production house. I was tasked with organizing files, data entry, scriptwriting, story boarding and editing.
Nairobi, Kenya
$600 - $1000
When I(Kevin Gitonga), a freelance photographer, was on assignment I came across this inspiring story but I couldn't figure out how to tell the story in a captivating way so as to create more awareness. I was determined to tell the story which revolved around the issue of poverty in spite of having no background in storytelling. But by taking online classes in storytelling I was able to learn the art of telling stories. I was able to write a story about it and posted in on social media. Friends and family reached out and supported her. And the lesson I learnt is that a powerful story can move people into action. Today I help non-profits engage and connect with their audience in the most effective way I.e through storytelling. As a result they are able to raise more money to help millions of people around the world, who need their help. Kevin Gitonga is a consultant specialising in non-profit storytelling, fundraising and communications. He has taken courses in storytelling, filming, photography, writing, interviewing and editing. He is also an entrepreneur and has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Strathmore University. Kevin has helped his clients collect stories that have helped them build awareness and raise funding to support their great causes. His clients have included: World Food Programme (WFP), UNICEF, Amref Netherlands, Amref USA, Amref Health Africa, CBM International, CBM Kenya, Tearfund Canada, Safaricom Foundation, The Nairobi Hospital, AAR Hospital, Planned Parenthood Global, Population Services Kenya, The Aga Khan University, International Republican Institute, and Centre for Rights and Education Awareness.
Nairobi, Kenya
$1000 - $2000
Karugu Mureithi is a Lecturer in the Communication Department at St. Paul’s University, he teaches Film studies. He holds a masters degree in film production. He is a professional filmmaker with over 10 years experience across a range of core professional fields including Film production: Picture composition, Persuasive camera techniques in picture making, directing single and multi-camera productions, Mise-en-scene, art directing, set designing, controlling all lighting treatment, both technically and artistically, directing, managing, directing high profile talk shows, film editing, documentary production. He has produced, directed and written documentaries, short films and commercials. He is passionate about studying and teaching film language and grammar. His documentary “ Nurtured with love ” was nominated Best Documentary at the Kalasha International Film/TV award 2015; His film Seed of a daffodil won numerous prices including best director at the Kenya National Drama/Film festivals 2018.
Nairobi, Kenya
$500 - $700
My name is Samuel Munia, a Kenyan, trained and accredited journalist. I produce, film and edit news, features and documentaries. I’m currently working with Africa Uncensored as the Head of Filming where we produce In-depth and Investigative Television content for Kenya, Africa and the World. The productions have aired on KTN, NTV, NBS , Al Jazeera, BBC and TRT World. I have won the Overall Journalist of the year award twice in 2017 and 2019 by the Media Council of Kenya, Trace Investigative reporting winner 2019, Global Investigative reporting 2019 and Best Documentary reporting at the Kalasha International Film Festival (1st runners up) in 2018. I began my career at the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation- Technical Newsroom/Electronic News Gathering before joining Kenya Television Network (KTN) where I executed most of the local and international features and documentaries for 8 years that won local and international recognition. I hold Bachelors of Science in Communication and Journalism from Moi University and a Diploma in Film and Television Production from the Kenya Institute of Mass communication. I have passion for in-depth environmental stories as well as working on features and documentaries that impact positively in our society. I have attended several Journalistic training programs such the first Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Africa held in Johannesburg South Africa, Conflict and Sensitive reporting, Onl ine security, Court and Crime reporting, International criminal justice and other transitional justice mechanisms by Wayamo foundation held in Germany and South Africa, Media and politics/media coverage on conflict by the Media council of Kenya, Hostile environment reporting by IREX and SECUREX, Film Sound master class by Dolby, Intellectual Property and Music Licencing for Film by Kenya Film Commission and Sheer Africa, Crime, conflict and Justice reporting by the Independent Medico Legal Unit to empower my skills in journalism.
Nairobi, Kenya
$100 - $2000
Paul Patrick Kariuki is a goal and result oriented film maker, camera operator, whose exhilarating works have a proven record in delivering the correct emotions and understanding in every story he tells with his cameras. Having studied a Bachelor’s degree in theatre arts and film technology at Kenyatta University and mastered the art of storytelling through film, he has been able to scoop awards like cinematographer of the year-2013 in practical films academy, cinematographer of the year-2013 USIU FILM AWARDS for the film THE COIN, BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR THE FILM SHIRU-2017 DAYSTAR FILM AWARDS, 1 ST RUNNERS UP CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2017 KENYATTA UNIVERSITY-AFPECK FILM AWARDS for the film WISH-2017 EGYPT FILM FESTIVAL 2018 nominee for the best cinematographers award for the film THE RUNAWAY and many more in various platforms as a director of photography. His skills go deep in understanding the nature of human relationship with their environment in their different states. Telling those relationships has become one of his greatest motivations to never forget to carry his third eye with him every day.
Nairobi, Kenya
$150 - $1000
Eight years ago I obtained a Diploma in Television Production and a Degree in Accounting, since then I have worked as a media lecturer and an independent media producer internationally. Through my academic, professional and personal involvements I have come to appreciate the role of timely information, edutainment, social and political paradigms imminently contribute to societal engagement with pressing and trivial issues, their distinction and their decision making process. I am now based in Kenya and plan to work here and regionally. Topics of interest I would like to work on are developmental topics from the region, such as the Devolution aspects taking place in Kenya, Judiciary reform process in Kenya, Environmental issues related to farming methods in the region, food security in north-eastern countries, renewable energy, the diminishing ancient cultures and lifestyles of communities, fashion and textile industries, cooperatives and economic initiatives.
Kenyatta Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
$500 - $600
I am a self shooting Director/editor based in Nairobi, Kenya. I have been making films throughout Africa and the developing world for over 10 years. Prior to this I was working for the BBC and various independent documentary companies in the UK. I have produced a multitude of engaging and challenging broadcast and non-broadcast programmes. I have made films for Channel Four, Al Jazeera, BBC World, the United Nations, Righteous Pictures and many NGO's. These have ranged from one-off films on subjects as diverse as FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) in Kenya (UNICEF), Genocide atrocities/refugee resettlement in Congo (Arts Engine/PBS) and Kenya's Kickboxing Grannies (Global Post) to series on 'Neglected Diseases' in Africa (United Nations) and 'Super Vets' (BBC) in the UK. I have also worked on feature length films including 'Pushing the Elephant' and 'The Last Survivor', both of which have picked up awards in film festivals in the US and Europe. READ MORE
Nairobi, Kenya
$300 - $1000
I provide a wide range of specialty gear and skill sets to various industries including feature film, commercial productions, documentaries, live events and any other situation that would require camera movement with control and precision. My gear includes drones, gimbals, remote-controlled rovers, stabilised car camera rigs, cable cams, automated heads, wireless video systems, and wireless camera control systems. I also offer full video production and photography services for all types of storytelling needs. I carry liability insurance of 1.3 Million Euros and have permits to operate drones in East Africa and the European Union.I am a registered film agent in Kenya so i can assist in getting film permits, customs clearance and temporary work permits for visiting crew intending to run production work in Kenya. I would like to “Elevate Your Production” - be the most dynamic storytelling crew available for your story.
Kisumu, Kenya
$500 - $40000
One Vibe Films is a collaborative filmmaking entrepreneurship creating projects for a diverse range of clients while mentoring budding filmmakers and entrepreneurs in Kisumu, Kenya. One Vibe Films consists of young and talented African filmmakers using professional camera equipment with aerial and camera stabilization gear. One Vibe Films owns production studio space built for your creative needs with full-time committed in-house professionals. One Vibe Films captures aerial and standard HD films, and ensures that editing, post production; color grading, and sound sweetening meet your needs. Our network includes renowned filmmakers and directors from JKoe Photography Langston, The Recording Academy and Zaki Rose in Seattle, Washington to Krushal Entertainment and What's Good Network in Nairobi. Our past projects include music videos for Sauti Sol, Blitz the Ambassador, Nazizi, Shamir, Yirim Seck among others. We’ve also produced short documentaries including Madaraka The Documentary, Africa Premier of The Black Panther, Kisumu Fish Fiesta and Kit Mikayi – Aerial Film.
Nairobi County, Kenya
$350 - $5000
Sam Wolson, is an immersive film director and photographer with editorial partners including National Geographic and The New York Times. He grew up on a flower farm in the suburbs of Detroit Michigan and is currently based out of Berlin, Germany. In 2017 he co-directed the VR film We Who Remain, which was the first character-driven VR film shot in an active war zone -- in the Nuba mountains of Sudan. It premiered at SXSW, won best VR film at SIFF and was a co-production between The New York Times, AJ+, and ARTE. Wolson also received a Google Jump Start camera grant in 2017 to work on a long-term project exploring the aftermath of the nuclear disaster in Fukushima Japan. Over the course of 2017 Wolson also shot several projects for the New York Times Daily 360 project. In 2018 he worked on a four part VR series for National Geographic on the Okavango Delta called the Okavango Experience which documented a group of conservationist on an expedition canoeing across the Okavango Delta in Botswana. In 2019 he was part of teams that received a National Geographic Society grant entitled Documenting Human Migrations and a Journalism 360 Night Foundation grant for immersive journalism exploring the use of field deployable volumetric video. In 2020 his documentary project about Fukushima premiered at Sundance.
Nairobi, Kenya
$200 - $500
Henry has been a prolific DOP for the last 14 years and has been involved in various productions as a Director of photography, cinematographer, Sound producer, editor illustrator and a film trainer with different production companies & NGOs (Blue-sky film, Mojo production, Sound & Pictures, Mistiere cinema italia, RAI TV Italia, Mnet Italia, AMREF, CKL Africa & FilmAid International). Henry has traveled extensively with the film, leading discussions at festivals and running workshops at at conferences and community level groups. In 2013 Henry co-launched a multi-media production company (Different Perspective). He is a former media training consultant at AMREF & FilmAid International. Henry holds a Diploma in Graphic Design & Advertising from BIFA School of Design and a Diploma in in Film and Television production from Stitching FLL school in Netherlands, Maisha Film docu annual lab in Uganda and Mestiere cinema school in Italy.
Nairobi, Kenya
$100 - $5000
Steve is a humanitarian documentary photographer who has traveled throughout Africa as part of his work. He has documented the human spirit's resiliency and strength in the face of hardship. He is passionate about using photography to tell the stories of people and communities that are frequently marginalized and ignored in an effort to spread awareness and spur action on problems like poverty, health, education, and human rights. While volunteering with local organizations in Africa, Steve developed a passion for humanitarian work that compelled him to use photography and filmmaking for social change. Since then, he has collaborated with numerous NGOs and humanitarian groups, recording their initiatives to better the lives of those in need. Steve is dedicated to producing pictures that are both powerful narrative tools and agents of constructive change. Steve has experience working with various institutions, such as Amref; Y-ACT, Youth PowerHub, Flying Doctors NL, Pathfinder International, USAID, Trentino Volley, and Kenya Red Cross. His expertise is in communication and video editing, and he has worked abroad in the following countries; Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Zambia, Angola, South Sudan, and Italy. Steve always seeks new opportunities to collaborate with individuals and organizations who share his passion for humanitarianism and storytelling.
Nairobi, Kenya
$700 - $1000
Independent producer and television reporter based in Nairobi. Currently running an independent television company under name CHAMS Media. I have over 20 years experience in television production and reporting in Kenya and beyond. I am 48 years old. Good writing skills. Good network and contacts in Kenya and Africa at large. I have worked before with Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, Kenya Television Network and Citizen TV in Kenya. I have been on fellowship and exchange programs at CNN headquarters in Atlanta and Voice of America in Washington DC. I hold a masters degree in Politics and the Mass Media from The University of Liverpool, a post Graduate Diploma in Journalism from the University of Nairobi - Kenya and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Sciences from Moi University - Kenya. I have produced several human interest stories as a freelancer that have been running on KTN News Channel
Nairobi, Kenya
$800 - $1200
I am a freelance Kenyan Cinematographer and Director, with filmmaking experience in the Eastern and Southern Africa region. My passion lies in storytelling and crafting visceral pictures that are not only exhilarating but relatable, through images that the eye can capture and immortalise. This has been as a result of years of perfecting my craft pushing the boundaries in uniqueness and creativity. I have worked with different producers to execute projects across multiple locations, meeting different needs with the overall goal of storytelling being achieved through my efficiency and professionalism. My projects range from Documentaries, TV commercials and brand films to short films and feature films. I have worked through production houses such as Zero Point Zero Productions-New York, Zeleman Productions- Ethiopia, YCF Productions-Zambia, Docubox-Kenya, Freestyle Media-Kenya, Quite Bright Films-Kenya, One Fine Day Films, Ginger Ink-Kenya, Lightbox Entertainment Africa-Kenya, Protel Studios-Kenya, Creative Hub-Kenya among others. I have also been privileged to train under renowned filmmakers, such as D.P Volker Tittel-Germany, award-winning Documentary Filmmaker Gabriel Diamond, Documentary Filmmaker Brett Bittner-U.S.A and Assistant Camera Jana Fitzner (Arri-Germany). The experiences and recommendations from these filmmakers have propelled me to greater heights at a young age, soaking in many lessons and techniques in working fast and delivering quality. I am comfortable handling all aspects of production (lighting, sound, interviewing) whether working as a person band or as part of a larger crew. I am conversant with different shooting codecs and can manage multiple camera setups. I have access to a wide range of gear (Camera & Sound) and have good mastery in the use of the; Sony FX9, Sony FS7, Sony FS5, Sony A7Sii, Canon C-Series, Black Magic Cameras, among other smaller range DSLR setups. In addition to the gear, I have access to great interview accessories such as the EyeDirect that guarantees eye-contact and a deeper connection with the audience. I have excellent command of written and spoken English. I am also conversant with the local languages in Kenya (Swahili), Ethiopia (Amharic) and Zambia (Nyanja). My desires are now geared towards opportunities that will convert my dynamic body of work from stories and adventures spread out all over Africa into work that you can be proud of as a client.
Clients rate Documentary DPs in Nairobi, Kenya4.85 (78)
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