Nairobi, Kenya
7 reviews$700 - $1000 / Day
Request QuoteHarrison Thane is an award-winning cinematographer and director who, for the last 10 years, has worked globally, from Europe to Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and South America. He has provided compelling social communications, short films, and brand campaigns for clients in the third and private sectors. Renowned for his consistent work on global social issues, Harrison's films have been recognized at the highest level, with his work being officially selected for two consecutive COP conferences. His film Echoes of Tomorrow notably opened the COP 28 event in 2023, exemplifying his commitment to impactful storytelling.
March • 2020
Harrison is a true professional and I cannot recommend him enough! Few people can tackle an assignment independently they way he did: getting beautiful shots, conducting interviews and working among other media teams with diplomacy and under less than ideal conditions. Thank you Harrison for being wonderful to work with and delivering the goods.
June • 2021
Harrison helped coordinate a shoot with a video crew in Kakuma refugee camp. He understood our needs, communicated well and connected us with a team that were able to produce a professional-level story.
August • 2021
Went above and beyond, totally understood what we were looking for and delivered it. Will be working with him again!
Produced for TRT World Programs
Produced for TRT
Produced for International Rescue Committee
A Somali mother’s journey to access lifesaving care for her son
Produced for UNHCR
The documentary was directed by Harrison Thane for a DFID program called SPARK (Support and Protection for Affected Refugees in Kenya) which seeks to integrate refugees into Kenyan society through skills training. The goal of the documentary was to show how these different cultures – refugees and Kenyans – can both benefit from their unique ingenuity and creativity. Harrison and the production team spent 4 months researching and filming the stories with the different communities in Kakuma and Kalobeyei, to capture the true power and potential of the people living both in and around the camp. The refugee production team was able to compellingly push back against stereotypes that create obstacles in the search for solutions.
Produced for BBC World News
“One of Africa’s largest slums has become the unlikely home to a burgeoning community of child citizen journalists.” “Young residents of Kibera in Nairobi are being taught how to make DIY magazines known as zines – which paint an intriguing picture of their lives outside the Kenyan capital.”
Save The Children, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Ethiopia, Uganda, Malawi, 2016-2018 Youth in Action is a six-year youth livelihood program implemented by Save the Children in partnership with Mastercard Foundation. The goal of Youth in Action is to improve the socio-economic status of approximately 40,000 rural out-of-school young people, both girls and boys, in Burkina Faso, Egypt, Ethiopia, Malawi and Uganda. Save the Children commissioned Harrison to document the work of youth in action across the 5 countries through video, photography and graphic design.
Produced for Shell Foundation
Shell Foundation is a UK charity supporting energy and mobility solutions in low-income areas around the world. To deliver impact They apply business thinking to tough problems in challenging geographies Through 2017/2018 Harrison was assigned across Asia and Africa capturing the inspiring success stories as a result of the Shell Foundations work.
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