About Shravan V.

Shravan Vidyarthi is the founder of Intersect, a global video and photo production company. We make it easy for corporations and nonprofits to tell great stories anywhere in the world. Why “intersect?” Because we defy boundaries and love bringing ideas and people together. We help our clients define their creative vision, and bring it to life with seamless shoots and artful post-production. Recently we’ve been on location in Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Jamaica, Senegal and Rwanda for clients like Land O’Lakes and the MasterCard Foundation, and we are excited to see where our work takes us next. Intersect was founded by Shravan Vidyarthi, a filmmaker and photographer based in New York and his native Nairobi, Kenya. His documentaries have screened on PBS and at MoMA, appeared in The New York Times, and won awards at international film festivals. Shravan has broad experience in the developing world, and speaks English, French, Swahili and Punjabi.

About Elijah K.

My name is Elijah Kanyi, a Filmmaker. Born and bred in Mathare Slum, one of the biggest slums in East Africa, I have learnt many life lessons and witnessed so many injustices. Being born in a slum is like being born in the wild; life there is a classic case of survival for the fittest. I have seen it all. One of the best things i have gotten from Mathare are good friends who have helped raise my life's standards, reminded me of my essential purpose and challenged me to be the best version of myself. I am who i am today because they give me the courage and confidence to tell their stories through the lens- a cameraman. My biggest motivation for taking this line of work came from what the media aired about Mathare. There were many stories to be told but the slum residents did not trust the reporters because they were strangers to them. As a resident of Mathare Slum, it is easier for me to source for stories ranging from corruption in the constituency development fund to robbery and police brutality. I have gained the trust of the residents and they call upon me to air their grievances and hardships.

About Collins O.

I am Collins Omondi based in Nairobi, Kenya, i am a filmmaker and i have worked in different project and company like endemol ,done some TVC, News futures and former slum film festival director among many projects, i have been in the industry for almost 25 years now, and currently i am working on a short film called view from above

About Waqas H.

Waqas is a self-proclaimed visual nerd who loves to curate stories, current affairs and coffee. He did produce a few stories since he luckily completed his college degree in film & television production and began his career as a filmmaker/video journalist. His stories are mostly playful, at times serious but always insightful. He has over a decade of experience in making video content for digital, TV and advertising from over 10 countries for CGTN, Insider, TRT World, African Stream, CCTV Africa, Grey Group and JWT. He script, direct, shoot and edit.

About George S.

I am a filmmaker based in Nairobi, Kenya. I have been making films, TV series and shorts in East Africa since 2012. I co-produced the award-winning feature "Lisilojulikana", which tackles the stigma surrounding cerebral palsy. It has screened throughout Kenya and is currently being prepped for release in Tanzania and Malawi. I shot, directed and edited the Kenyan cycling team competing in the week-long Tour of Rwanda, producing daily round-ups of each stage for broadcast on TV. I have produced two series of the "News Just In", currently screening on iflix.

About Martin K.

I'm a freelance Photographer/Videographer working in East Africa. Over the past 8 years I've worked on projects for NGOs like the Girl Effect and Save the Children documenting aid programs in the region. As well as editorial assignments for publications like Annabelle, El Pais, and Journal.dk I have a great network of fixers and storytellers that I work with on most projects, which is the secret to my continued career in the region.

About TIMOTHY P.

I am a film writer/producer and director. I have experience in television reality shows, documentaries, and television drama in the above capacities. Over the last decade, I have produced concepts, directed and offered logistical support for organizations such as China Global Television Network (CGTN), Comic Relief, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and Amnesty International. I have worked in over 200 episodes of Television series, radio and television commercials, and over 40 documentaries.

About Werema J.

Core: Cinematographer | D.O.P | Editor. | Periphery: Directing, producing, scripting, lighting & sound. | Fascination: Fixing filming logistics anywhere in Africa. | Work: 3 Pan African TV shows, over a hundred episodes across Africa, dozens of documentaries and featurettes, live matches as director among other special production projects. | Specialization: Documentary magazine, short film, commercials, and documentary work. | Toys: Canon DSLR - Cinema, Osmo series, Sony PMW & FS line, ENG, drone, black magic, FCPX, a.o. | Playground: Africa & aspiring... | Former projects involved: Kwese, NBA, SABC, SAA, UN, IHA, Emirates, Rapid Blue, Leo Burnett, a.o. | Current project: Content towards Climate Change awareness in Africa. Now fund-raising. | Homework: Underwater cinematography. | Work ethic: Serious. | The man: Spouse to 1, Father to 2 (5 & incoming) pass time... motorcycles.

About FAITH N.

MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER: I'm an Award-winning Journalist with over seven years of experience in the industry. I have successfully completed projects for international Media outlets like Al Jazeera, Reuters and production houses like Camerapix. I have also been involved in documentary production for CGTN Africa.

About Charlie V R.

Charlie V Rose is a director and DOP based in Nairobi. He started his career in Edinburgh as a cinematographer in 2014 The next year he was nominated for a BAFTA New-Talent award in Cinematography for Scottish short film ‘Grout Pray’, and shot a tv pilot starring Liam Neeson called ‘Life in Black’. Charlie then turned his focus to directing and writing when he moved to London, where he was hired as in-house Director at Stink’s newly formed content division. Charlie used his experience and love of the Highlands to create films for Johnnie Walker and Mercedes, shot on location in some of the most stunning areas of Scotland. After the stint at Stink Studios, Charlie cycled 8000km up Africa, through 9 countries, exploring the lives and experiences of African Rangers and Poachers on the front-line of the war on poaching and raising £50,000 for Ranger welfare in the process. Since returning he started the London wing of LA formed content studio ‘Stadium’, www.stvdium.com, and then left to become a Director for Edinburgh based Campfire Agency. He has recently created an exhibition in New York about the impact of Covid in Kenya, a short film starring Dave Johns of 'I Daniel Blake', and is currently making a feature documentary about the ballet scene in Nairobi.

About Eric M.

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.

About Karugu M.

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.

About Njenga N.

Loads of experience as a film producer, photographer and videographer

About James P.

I grew up and studied in London, completed an MA at the University of Edinburgh then enrolled in a year of fine art at City & Guilds. In 2015, aged 24, I was offered a position in Madagascar with the opportunity to work in some of the most inaccessible parts of the island; photographing, filming and reporting for a humanitarian NGO. Over 2 years, my work with this NGO trained me to read the human stories through the veils of culture, history and language. The richness I witnessed in these perspectives compelled me to communicate the truths of marginalised people. With this vocation, I returned to Madagascar independently to explore the unheard stories of this vast and intricate nation. Currently based in Nairobi, I am operating across East Africa but forever plotting my next return to Mada.

About Fedelis ..

Director of photography Africa. Experience in cinematography for more than ten year working on both local and intl. Freelance jobs

About Nicholas K.

Im a Graphic Designer, Photographer and Videographer from Kenya. I specialize in Video stories surrounding themes of climate change, social change, culture and corporate videos. I 'm talented and experienced in capturing high-quality footage, audio as well as editing engaging story-driven videos. I have worked on several projects for corporates, individuals and businesses in Kenya and beyond.

About Eric "Ahoy" G.

I am a graduate of the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication with a diploma in Film/ Video Production. I have been in the Kenyan mainstream media production department for almost 9 years with had hands-on involvement in all aspects of production from camera operations, Editing, Studio and OB directing and Content Production. Currently am working as a freelance Producer/Director; Camera/Drone Operator and FCP editor. Am able to steer a project through all stages of production right from Pre-Production, Production to Post Production. I can deliver in demanding conditions, whether working independently or in collaboration with a crew. Am really passionate about filming. Friends and colleagues have nicknamed me "Mtu Cinema" which is a Swahili phrase meaning the "Production Guy".

About Albertine I.

Albertine Interactive Media LTD (AIM) is a media consulting and production agency based in Kampala, Uganda. Our team consists of experts in media with over 30 years of experience collectively in A/V Production, Branding, Marketing, Public Relations and Media Strategy in Uganda and beyond. We offer our expertise to businesses, brands, organisations and personalities to bring their identities into the 21st century and reach the right audience. AIM is dedicated to developing bold ideas along with a premium production service for all our clients. Our media services range from the first stages of conceptualisation all the way to execution of the ideas and everything in between while offering a smooth client experience throughout.

About James M.

Kenyan Filmmaker, with a variety of experience in both TV and Video Production, Documentary,Feature films,TV Commercials and Short Films. Telling stories is my passion, which is reflected in my work. I strive to capture the best images possible and my creative eye helps set my work apart. My training has given me a thorough understanding of the entire TV and film Production process, helping me appreciate how my footage is going to be used, which allows me to adapt my working methods accordingly. I enjoy offering creative input and am always looking for new approaches that can enhance production values. My flair for creating powerful visuals is backed up by solid technical knowledge, which allows me to troubleshoot on location and adapt to any last minute changes. I pride myself on the consistent high quality of my work; lighting is always subtle/in keeping with the tone of the piece, audio is clear and shots are well composed. I also believe in teamwork and creating synergy in the workplace in order to achieve the desired results for a given project. Clients, both past and present, include: Mnet, Ntv, Ktn, Zuku TV, and many others. Any Consideration for projects will be highly appreciated .

About JIMMY M.

I am a visual storyteller, having studied journalism at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, with specific focus on Film Production. The ability to bring visual stories to life excites me a lot, this passion leading me to working with leading media houses in Kenya, this includes a stint with the national broadcaster KBC and K24 TV, as a camera operator and video editor. Most recently, I worked for the leading media development organization in Kenya, Internews Network, as TV trainer where I was responsible for training and mentoring of journalists and assisting journalists with production of high quality, factual stories. I have since gained valuable experience by being exposed to technical, theoretical and practical aspects of journalism, always being driven by a strong desire to effect change in the world by producing visually strong, compelling and factual stories. I have over time used my expertise to tell different stories in multimedia that connect with the audience in an emotional honest way, stories that have in turn had a great impact in the communities they were told from. I currently work as a freelance Multimedia production specialist, a videographer, a photojournalist and a media consultant and also a partner at Zulani Ltd, a digital media company (www.zulani.tv).