Discover Top Documentary DPs in Nairobi, Kenya

Joan is a filmmaker based in Nairobi, Kenya. Some of her directorial works are; political film MADAM CHIEF that was showcased across Africa, social comedy MARIKITI WOMEN that's currently available on Showmax, Environmental Documentaries YOUTH SAFARI, CLIMATE'S CHILDREN, NO MAN'S FOREST that focus on Climate Change, these films can be viewed on Demand Africa. She was also part of SILAS an anti-logging film set in Liberia executive produced by actor and environmentalist Leonardo Dicaprio. More ground breaking work in the last two years has been; Award Winning Short - IT'S ALL A GAME shot in New York during the pandemic, THROTTLE QUEENS in collaboration with Africa Direct airing on Aljazeera English, KILA MTU CHINI (EVERYBODY DOWN) for DSTV'S Maisha Magic Movies the film is currently streaming on showmax. Winner of $10,000 award in Stanchat's Women in Tech 2021 competition for Storytelling For Entrepreneurs, Winner of Mofilm 2016 Competition for branded content about Richard Turere LION LIGHTS, Winner Oniros Film Awards for It's All a Game, Winner Hollywood Gold Awards for It's All a Game, Kalasha TV & Film Awards Nominee, Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award Nominee (AMVCAs) and Women in Films Awards Nominee for best Director & Writer. She is the founder of Ecila Films a production house that creates Authentic African content tha aims to transform societies. She’s also aKoma Africa Fellow, YALI Fellow, and a 2018 Obama Leader.

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• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Enwan Media Hub is a youth-driven African storyteller creative and Impact-based, video production, documentary, and branding firm in Nairobi, Kenya. We understand our stories and how best to tell them to the world using the latest technology to provide multimedia services. This means that the services provided achieve a level of quality previously reserved for only the most expensive video production companies. Founded in 2022, Enwan Media Hub was created to help companies, organizations, and individuals to strategize and implement their creative visions and highlight their impact on society. As a professional team of multidisciplinary specialists, Enwan’s experience runs deep in to; o Documentaries, o TV shows production, o TV & Radio Commercials o Photography o Interactive multimedia development o Creative graphic design (Incl. of print) o Brand development & positioning o Branding and audio-visual consumption Data analysis

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Robert Kodingo is an active communications specialist and has been for over a decade, working within the ever-changing landscape of print, digital, electronic, and broadcast media. His track record shows involvement in human rights campaigns, advocacy, peace and security, conflict and mediation, and sustainable environmental issues. These roles have seen him work at the intersection of public relations, news, technology, creative design, and business communications. He muses on audiovisual production, journalism, the internet, and current digital cultures. He has led and excelled at communication-based campaigns for several NonProfit Organizations and told impactful data-driven stories on African Economies and Social issues. Some of the organizations he has worked with and for include; Adam Smith International, Swisscontact, New York Times as a fixer, The African Union Commission, IPAS-Africa, Tetra-Tech, The Music Copyright Society of Kenya, Euronews (France) and was part of the pioneer group that launched Africanews in Congo. He is also a journalism educator who has taught workshops and lectured in various communication workshops.

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Formerly Thoroughbred Film Productions, Bantu Pictures is a Kenyan Production company owned and managed by Omari Kevine, a DOP, licensed Drone Operator and freelance filmmaker with over 8 years experience working on projects for both local and international clients. We specialise in the creative production of high quality documentary films, branded commercial content, livestreaming and editing & graphics for film and television. Fully equipped with professional gear from great lenses to gimbals to drones with a small but mighty crew of 4 we're capable of sending out a highly trained one man crew to the field or a team to creatively produce content to the ultimate satisfaction of our clients. We have all rounded experience in the production line from directing to filming and editing and Post-Production including transcription. Whatever your needs are, we're here ready to work with you. We're agile, versatile and easy to work with! Try us today and you'll never be disappointed.

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1. Fixer: With 5 years of experience as a Fixer, I have established a strong network of contacts and resources throughout the region. I have worked with a variety of media outlets, from TV networks to independent filmmakers, to ensure their projects are completed on time and within budget. From securing permits and locations to arranging transportation and accommodations, I have the expertise to make your shoot a success. 2. Photographer: As an experienced Photographer, I have a keen eye for detail and a passion for capturing unique moments. With 7 years of experience, I have provided my services to a variety of clients, from families to companies to individuals. From weddings to birthdays to corporate events, I strive to capture the essence of the moment and create lasting memories. 3. Voice-Over Artist: With 7 years of experience as a Voice-Over Artist, I have provided my services to a wide range of clients, from radio stations to video games to commercials. My deep, resonant voice and ability to capture a variety of tones and nuances provide the perfect soundscape for any project. From informational videos to audiobooks to cartoons, I have the expertise to bring your vision to life. 4.I am a dedicated professional who graduated with a Diploma in Community Interpreting from the University of Nairobi. Fluent in [English -Amharic], I bring a specialized skill set to the field of humanitarian aid. With a focus on community interpreting, I have honed my abilities to facilitate communication in diverse settings, from refugee camps to disaster relief efforts. I am committed to ensuring that critical information reaches those in need accurately and efficiently, making me an invaluable asset to organizations and communities working towards positive change and assistance in times of crisis.

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I was born in Cordoba, Argentina in 1975 in a family of Lebanese migrants. Before being interested in photography I majored in Economical Sciences, worked as an independent consultant for a couple of years, got deeply bored, and started to travel. I started learning photography on my own and worked as a freelance photographer in Palestine in 2005. In 2006 I developed the participatory photography project “Identity Document”, with children of migrant workers in Israel. During that time I’ve co-founded Activestills (a collective of activist photographers in Israel and Palestine) and created Activevision, an organization dedicated to participatory photography and video, also based in the Middle East. For my work in Palestine I got a scholarship from the Universitat Autonoma of Barcelona to study for a master degree in photojournalism, which I completed in 2007. In Barcelona I co-founded the collective Ruido Photo and created and directed the school of photography Ruido Formación, and also launched the online magazine 7dot7. In 2009, with my colleagues of Ruido and ElFaro.net, I worked in Mexico documenting the migration route of Central Americans on their way to the United States. This project became a photo book published by Blume, it’s called “En el camino”, and it was prized as the Best Photobook of the year 2011 by the PoYi Latam prize. In some moment I read that shooting was the most popular sport in Switzerland, so in 2010 was able to start the project “Neutral Fire” about that, the heirs of Willhiam Tell. Geo France commissioned it and I also got a grant by the Arts Council of Catalonia. In 2011 I developed the project “Masafer”, documenting the life of the cave-dwelling communities of South Hill Hebron, Palestine. The project was not much published, but the experience of living with the communities for more than a year was one of the best of my life. In 2013 started to work for the first time in Himalayan glaciers: through an USAID Scientific Climbing Grant was able to documentthe efforts of ETH Zurich glaciologist and the local population in order to record the changes in the glaciers in the Langtang area. The project become “All the Ices the Ice”. In 2014 I fell in love with Gaza and its people, then the bombings started. I decided to stay, but had no clue of what I was doing there. The photos became 2 projects: one is called “What Remains” and is a more serious documentation of life in Gaza in that time, and the other one is “Gaza Mode d’Emploi”, perhaps not so serious but yes more honest and in tone with the local sense of humor. “Mode d’Emploi” was published by Le Courrier International and Granta Magazine, and I’m working in making it a book. Besides in Spanish I can talk quite an interesting amount of non-sense in English, Hebrew, Arabic, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan and French. I’m currently based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where I work as a freelance photographer and an AFP contributor.

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Tom is a professional, accredited journalist (video and photo as well), filmmaker, television cameraman and producer having experience with several professional organizations. Tom has worked globally for AP, IHA, Xinhua and in Africa for the The Standard Group, The Nation Media Group and The Kenya News Agency. Tom also produced documentaries, natural history journals, hard news, special features, travelogues and business features. Tom is also skilled in logistic, planning and coordinating filming including meeting all local requirements. Tom is also trained and experienced in complex video and photo editing and graphic design. Tom heads up Why Africa Now’s client support in the areas of documentation, logistics and professional presentation. NEWS VIDEO FOOTAGE LINKS 1. http://x.co/45gzF 2. http://x.co/45gys PRESS/MEDIA PHOTOS 1. http://x.co/45h01 2. http://x.co/45h6r 3. http://x.co/45h23 4. http://x.co/45h45 5. http://x.co/45h5Z

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• Video Editor - Commercial

My names are Joshua Owino, Im a storyteller, a father, and a community journalist. I produce stories with local and foreign journalists around Nairobi, but primarily in my community. I live in Kibera, Africas biggest slum, a place with many stories to tell. Over the past four years, Ive developed skills as a reporter, editor, and a cameraperson. Ive produced stories for Kibera News Network and Mother and Child TV. I also did camerawork and narration for From Wild to Digital, an award-winning documentary, and Ive done some work with DW (German radio), and a short documentary on fire for the Red Cross. Im most interested in producing human interest stories that can result in positive change for people living in informal settlements. One of the stories Im most proud to have worked on was about the work of traditional birth attendants in slums. I also did an investigative story looking at how safe it is to eat sukuma wiki, Kenyas most popular vegetable. When Im not producing, I help pay the bills by fixing electronic equipment. In my spare time, I love to cheer on my team, in the English League.

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Fighting broke out in June 2011 between Sudans government and Nuban rebels that once fought with South Sudan. Nuba Reports was founded by residents of South Kordofan, after the government cut off humanitarian and media access. Our goal is to provide Sudan and the International community with credible and compelling dispatches from the front lines of this conflict and to illuminate the wars impact on civilians. Nuba Reports has become a crucial source of information for NGOs and advocacy groups as well as international news outlets that seek to tell the story. The team has directly and indirectly helped create content published in outlets such as CNN, BBC, France 24, Al Jazeera The New York Times, Reuters, the Associated Press, Time, and many others. The Nuba Reports website represents the vitally important perspectives of the Nuba people themselves by allowing local reporters to tell their stories.

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Started as stage play writer to screen writing short stories then to video editing and later to camera work. Telling a story is all I love. This have made me work under very successful producers, film directors and DoPs, the best I know in Kenya and learnt a lot under their direction’s. With the skills learnt from the skilled in the industry puts me at a position to understand the build up of a story to meet my clients needs and wants. From documentary filmmaker to video journalism, corporate interviews, talk shows etc. The Media companies that I have worked and partnered with in the process, the individual projects I have done some that have my credits and some that don’t all have equipped me well enough to work on a project to completion. And most so this is what pays my bills, so I don’t compromise with anything. I love it.

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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Drone Operator

King Kahiga Muriuki,popularly known as Mushking in entertainment circles,has directed,produced and shot for many local television productions, adverts and documentaries. He produces and directs the multiple award winning XYZ Show for Buni Media,develops corporate content for industry leaders such as Safaricom,Google and Coca Cola just to name a few - he is also an acclaimed music video director, his videos for East Africa’s biggest artists being on rotation on regional and international entertainment channels such as MTV,Channel O and Trace TV.His photography and artwork have been featured In local dailies such as The Daily Nation and international outfits such as The Huffington Post. King’s all-round background in film production from shooting to post-production gives him an edge in executing exactly what his clients need.

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Martin Munyua or “Marto” as friends and colleagues call him, is an award-winning filmmaker who is specialized in cinematography. In his career that spanning over twenty-five years, Marto has worked in various filmmaking capacities and has credits for cinematography, directing, editing, producing, writing as well as creating TV show formats. Martin graduated in 1995 as a cinematographer from Istituto Di Stato Per La Cinematografia e Per La Televisione - “R. Rossellini”, and Social Communications from the Pontifical Gregorian University, in 1997. Martin also holds a Global Executive MBA degree from USIU, Kenya (2013) Currently, Martin is the COO of Dreamcatcher Productions, Chairman of the Kenya Film & Television Professionals Association (KFTPA), and is a member of several film-related committees

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• Drone Operator
• Fixer
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• Video Editor - Commercial
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• HD Live Operator
• Full-Service Live Production
• Non-Fiction Film Director

I Am a creative multimedia generalist with avast experience of 11yrs in this field. Over the years I have acquired skills in Storytelling, Cinematography, Camera operation, Drone Operation, Video Editing, and Motion graphics. I am quick to grasp new ideas and concepts and to develop innovative and creative solutions to problems. I am able to work well on my own initiative and can demonstrate the high levels of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines. My creative and artistic ability allows me to feed off other ideas while having a solid direction in mind. In the 11 years of working professionally as a Director of Photography in the industry I have worked on Documentaries, Corporate, short and full feature films, Tv Series, Talk shows, Live Streaming, Commercials, Cooking Shows Music Videos and reality Tv Shows.

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• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
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Hello,my name is Gitema a Kenyan born journalist who studied at Kenya institute of mass communication class of 2012,an experienced shoot edit multimedia journalist with five years experience about to clock six. I have a passion to tell awesome stories that touch and change people lives while entertaining them at the same time. I have had the pleasure to work on very awesome stories within my country. i have highlighted the pleas of the minorities in the state, worked on a piece that captured the poor state of health in the kibera slum, Nairobi Kenya. It was a piece that touched my heart. I have also had a chance recently to visit the refugee camps in the northern part of the country, Dadaab,Garissa. it was eye opener for me to see how the refugees survive with very little yet they have gone beyond and succeeded in business.

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Charles Muchiri is an award-winning film director and an immersive filmmaker based in East Africa. His work touches on identity, community, and environmental issues. Proficient in both traditional (linear) and immersive mediums, he has worked with a wide range of clients, including non-profit organizations, advertising agencies, and production companies for projects shot around the continent of Africa. His award-winning work as director, editor, and visual effects artist has transcended borders, earning acclaim at prestigious venues such as the UN General Assembly, Stereopsia Lumiere Awards, Sheffield Doc Fest, XR Village at Doc Edge, and Virtuality XR Awards, where his piece 'The Forgotten Ones' won the Social Impact Award. Charlie believes that immersive platforms are there to complement cinema, as they are truly the future of tech and human synergy, and is open to commission work.

• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Post-Production Manager
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• VR / AR

As an accomplished media practitioner, I am passionate about using technology to drive sustainability and solve global issues. With a diverse skill set spanning telecommunications, networking, and the media industry, I am confident in my ability to deliver outstanding results for my clients. Whether working independently or as part of a team, I pride myself on being a self-motivated, proactive problem-solver. I am driven by results and committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality. My colleagues, supervisors, and clients have consistently praised me for my reliability, entrepreneurial spirit, and goal-driven approach. If you are looking for a skilled and dedicated professional who is committed to making a positive impact in the world, look no further. Contact me today to discuss how I can help bring your project to life.

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I am a highly gifted Multimedia journalist with a powerful broadcast voice and strong on air presence. I have over 5 years of experience as a bilingual journalist (English and Kiswahili) covering the African continent and beyond. Working in the continent, I have gained an in-depth understanding of Africa’s politics, conflict and crime, history, music, health, culture, trends and other socials aspects. I have horned my skills working Kenyan local media (Citizen TV) and International Media such as British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and China Global Television Network (CGTN) .I am a team player and love telling stories and so I work hard at it. A creative at heart, I always want to tell a story better. As an all-round story teller, I have been a producer, reporter and news anchor for radio, TV, digital and online

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I’ve successfully led and contributed to a multitude of creative marketing and branding projects. Clients include Nike, Vice, Heineken, O’Neill, Paula's Choice, and many more. Besides FMCGs, I'm very active as a creative director in psychedelic substance education and harm reduction. Clients and partners included Mainline, OPEN Foundation, Spinoza, Synthesis, Fungi Academy, and others. > Developed and executed branded marketing plans and (content) strategies, overseeing a variety of content creation including web projects, print (magazines and packaging), video content, and creative campaigns, in diverse 360* marketing environments. > Held leadership roles such as creative director, marketing project manager, lead producer, lead designer, and hands-on roles as a designer, filmmaker, and photographer. https://www.linkedin.com/in/koenoosterbroek/

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b. 1986, USA. Nichole an independent photographer, videographer and writer based in Nairobi, Kenya. She studied political science at Tufts University and photography at the International Center of Photography and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. In 2012 Nichole was selected by the Magenta Foundation as a Flash Forward Emerging Photographer winner for her coverage of the conflict in Libya. In 2013 she was honored by POYI for her multimedia story “The Cancer Divide: Tzippy.” In 2014 Nichole was a Rory Peck Awards News Finalist for her work covering the Westgate mall attacks in Kenya, and and she received the Alexandra Boulat Award for Photojournalism. Her work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Time, Foreign Policy, The Times of London, The Guardian.

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I'm a Nairobi based photographer and filmmaker covering East Africa and South Asia. I have worked for a variety of international media including Al Jazeera, AJ+, VICE, CNN, The Guardian, CCTV, Voice of America, Radio France International, The Daily Telegraph, and The Sunday Times. I've reported from Somalia, Chad, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Mozambique, Iraqi Kurdistan and India. I have produced, shot and edited a number of documentaries including several 30 minute films for CCTV Africa. In 2013 I served as producer/director on a multi-camera shoot for a TV series in Mogadishu, Somalia. I am sensitive to stories that provide invaluable context for understanding breaking news, and these are the stories I aim to tell. I like finding characters whose lives say bigger things about the place and times they live in.

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• Video Editor - Documentary