Discover Top Documentary DPs in Nairobi, Kenya

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.

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• Translator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Fixer
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
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• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Corporate Videographer
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Charlie V Rose is a BAFTA nominated director and DOP based in Kenya. He started his career in Edinburgh as a cinematographer in 2014, shooting 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'. Since moving to Kenya he has directed commercials for Safaricom, ABSA and Adidas, as well as documentary projects for Red Bull and Voice of America.

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• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Copywriter
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Drone Operator
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• Digital Content Creator
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As well as having an MA in Global Media by SOAS, and starting my audiovisual work in television in the 90s at Canal +, I have been filmmaking and photographing independently for most of the last 2 decades. I take pride in my work and make sure I deliver the editorial you are looking for through effective communication and hard work. Both in content and look. I enjoy making documentaries that incorporate creativity in filming and editing when appropriate, crossing audiovisual genre lines and adding extra layers of meaning to the underlying message of each film. I have all my own kit so I am able to complete a project alone from beginning to end. For larger projects, or when it is necessary, I rely on local crew I have worked with in the past, to do specific sound, graphics, or camera work when required. Each project is a whole new journey of discovery and fulfilment in creation. Filmmaking is my passion. Let's chat about yours!

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Nyasha Kadandara is a Zimbabwean-born, award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker based in East Africa. In a previous life, Nyasha crunched numbers as a financial consultant, but now she spends her days producing creative works in various parts of Africa. Nyasha's work has covered a broad spectrum of subjects including breaking news, criminal justice, education, conflict and sport. Nyasha holds a Bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Cape Town and a Master of Science degree in journalism and documentary filmmaking from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. ​ She directed the award-winning documentary ‘Through the Fire’ which premiered at DOC NYC film festival in 2015. She is also the winner of the 2016 NBC Sports film contest ‘Cptr’d’ for her short documentary ‘Queens & Knights’. Nyasha has wide range of experience from producing news segments to documentary NBC Sports, Al Jazeera English, PBS, BBC, ZDF and EPIX. Nyasha is available for commission across the African continent.

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Joseph Mwihia was born and raised in Kenya; trained as a cameraman, editor and lighting personnel in 2005-2006, and started working as a freelance cameraman, primarily with the Associated Press, in 2007. Since then he has covered breaking news in Kenya and around Africa, including post-election violence and terror attacks on Westgate Mall and Garissa University in Kenya, Nelson Mandela’s final days in South Africa, unrest and elections in Nigeria, humanitarian crises in South Sudan and Somalia. He has produced, filmed, edited, written sports, entertainment features and stories covering social and environmental issues. His print stories have been published on the AP news wire and in newspapers around the world. He also freelances for organizations like UNICEF, USAID, UNEA, FAO, UNDP, WFP and IFAW, travelling widely across Africa to tell humanitarian and conservation stories. He has done studio work too, filming TV shows in Kenya like Coke Studio Africa, East Africa Got Talent, Red

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A committed Kenyan media practitioner, communication consultant and researcher with 13 years experience in the media and 9 years in research I have experience in newspaper, radio and TV having worked in various media houses in Kenya. Find my employment history below ... January 2015 to date - Working as a communication consultant (producing communication strategies, speeches, newsletters, documentaries and online content generation) January 2012 to January 2015 - Worked as a reporter with Kenya Television Network (KTN), a subsidiary of Kenya’s oldest media house, Standard Group. From January to May 2012, I was at the Nairobi Headquarters office before moving to the Kisumu Bureau in June 2012, covering seven counties around the Lake Victoria region. I successfully helped the company establish a television presence and following in Western Kenya and Nyanza. July 2010 to December 2011 - Worked at Strategic Public Relations & Research as a Research Executive, successfully overseeing the creation of Kenya’s first call-center based research hub known as CATI (Computer Assisted Telephone Interviews). May 2008 to June 2010 - Worked at East and Central Africa’s leading business newspaper, Business Daily, as a sub-editor. Simultaneously wrote articles and advertisement copy for various publications covering news, entertainment, economics and business. May 2007 to April 2008 - Trained and worked at Nation Media Group as a reporter, writer, sub-editor and Swahili translator in various platforms including newspaper, television and radio. HIGHLIGHTS I covered both live and recorded stories for KTN for three years (2012 - 15). For a glimpse at some of my stories kindly follow the link (http://bit.ly/12G2Orx) which leads to my YouTube channel I can write and edit articles and statements for newspaper, radio, television and the Internet. These can target both public and corporate platforms (for an example see http://bit.ly/1oRTXvg). I have managed the Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI) division at Strategic Public Relations & Research, which involves the day-to-day running of the call-center, analysis of collected data, organization of findings and preparation of survey reports. I can also write and edit research project proposals & reports I have also participated in advertising campaigns (print and broadcast) for various corporate clients while based at Nation Media Group including East Africa Portland Cement and Old Mutual

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• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Fixer
• TV News Producer
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• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
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I am a highly skilled Video Content Producer working on all stages of content production, from formulating creative ideas, editing, and distributing the final product. I am a trusted and collaborative colleague with over ten years of experience in Video Editing and Filming, having worked at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) and Nation Media Group (NMG), producing high quality shareable content for various programs in multiple languages on digital, TV and Radio platforms. I am fully proficient in Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro video editing software and operating a variety of cameras including drone filming. I also have experience as a Radio Studio Manager at the BBC where I Produced various radio programs and edited using Adobe Audition.

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• Corporate Videographer
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• Video Editor - Commercial
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
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• Social Media Producer
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I am a freelance Producer, Director, Cinematographer based out of Nairobi Kenya with several years of field experience. I have worked across Africa and the Middle East for organizations such as CNN, BBC, WFP, WRI, WashPost, FAO, Al Jazeera, Shell International, MTN, Samaritan's Purse, Right To Play, TRT World among others. My projects include Feature Docs, Informercials, Documentaries, TV Commercials and News as well as Live Streams for the United Nations. My focus countries, and from which i have done several projects include Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Lesotho, South Africa, DRC, Zambia, South Sudan, Algeria and Malawi. I specialize in Documentaries, Live Events, Informercials and Quick Turnaround jobs.

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• Field Producer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Creative Director
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Translator
• Drone Operator
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• Grip
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• Social Media Producer

Samuel is a journalist and documentary filmmaker based in Nairobi, Kenya. He is the Founder & Team Lead of Life Spark Studios, a creative documentary storytelling hub and production house. His works have been published on Bloomberg, Scientific American and Cognizant. He is a 2023 VC Solutions Storytelling Project Fellow and also a 2021 cohort of One World Media Fellowship. He has received several recognitions for his work, among them at Montreal International Black Film Festival and Zanzibar International Film Festival. Samuel is passionate about telling stories that are impactful and helpful to humanity, stories that have something to say.

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• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Colorist
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I'm Duncan Moore, a visual journalist based between Spain and Kenya. Currently producing visual and written content for organizations and publications such as the UN, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, BBC, Great Big Story, Deutsche Welle, Bloomberg and more. Some highlights from my work include tracking locust swarms in Northern Kenya, documenting traditional Luhya bull fighting, searching for vintage taxis in Ethiopia and photographing illegal gold-miners in Kakamega. In my free time I like to play rugby, start conversations with strangers and eat copious amounts of street food. Work samples available at: https://duncanmooremedia.com

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• Video Editor - News
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• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Event Photographer
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• Portrait Photographer
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• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
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• Production Assistant
• Drone Operator
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Founded in 2018 White Rhino Films is a creative visual company based in Nairobi, Kenya offering media production services with an emphasis on Video Production and photography. We are a youthful, creative and vibrant production company with a passion for Crafting Quality and Engaging Stories. We pride ourselves on our ability to understand you and your story. Our experience is broad, we specialize in documentary films, mini-documentaries, TV Shows, Photography, Short Videos, Info-graphics, Animated and Motion Design to creative for design for digital and social media, as well as other forms of media content.

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• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Post-Production Manager
• Content Strategist
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• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
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• Fixer
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• Senior Editor

I am a Fixer/Local Producer/Documentary filmmaker with 12 years of experience and have worked for various organizations and companies. Some are Nike, The Springhill Company, Global Fund, Kenya Red Cross Society, UNFPA Somalia, UNFPA Kenya, UNHCR Kenya, and Mastercard Foundation. My company, Anecdote Films, is registered by the Kenya Films Classification Board, and I have assisted international production houses, companies, and organizations to film in Kenya by arranging film permits, special passes (work permits), and sourcing talent, equipment, and location scouting. I am also an accredited media practitioner licensed by the Media Council of Kenya.

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• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Fixer
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• Production Assistant
• Drone Operator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
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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.

• Senior Producer / Project Manager
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• Post-Production Manager
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• Copywriter
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• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Transcriber
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• Event Photographer
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• Podcast Producer
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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.

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• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Creative Director
• Drone Operator
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• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Fixer
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• Series Producer / Show Runner
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Based in Nairobi, Kenya, I'm an innovative, dynamic and motivated multimedia producer, writer, videographer, photographer, editor, presenter and designer with a passion for social justice. I've worked for various broadcasters including AJ+, BBC and IRIN, and clients such as the World Bank, WWF, Acumen and ActionAid. I've created documentary content in Mongolia, PNG, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Australia's Northern Territory and produced documentary films from Cuba, Colombia and Indonesia. I am up for (almost) anything, so long as it'll make a good story.

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I'm a Producer based in Nairobi, Kenya with over 18years of TV production experience ranging from documentaries, news feature stories, corporate videos, magazine shows and TV commercials. I have worked with several international news agencies in East and West Africa from CNN to German networks ZDF and DW. I've coordinated documentary shoots for National Geographic and the Discovery Channel and produced a segment for the Oprah Winfrey Show. I have also managed Bureau offices for CNN in Nigeria and in Kenya.

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• Fixer
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• TV News Producer
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I am a writer, director and videographer passionate about telling African stories. I lead Chatterbox, a kenyan production house that works alongside social development organizations helping them share their stories of impact with the world. I am fueled by the power of a good story and its ability to impact society. Over the last 2 years I have covered stories in Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, Somalia and South Sudan. My mission is to deliver compelling narratives that positively transforms what the world sees, knows and believes about Africa.

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Harrison Thane is an award-winning Photographer, Film Director and Producer for the last 10 years he has worked across Africa, The Middle East and Asia providing social communications, short films and brand campaigns for clients in the third and private sectors such as DFID, Girl Effect, Save the Children, UNHCR, Mastercard Foundation to name a few. His films have been featured on BBC, CNN and International Human Rights Film Festivals.

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• Drone Operator
• Non-Fiction Film Director
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• Post-Production Manager
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• Portrait Photographer
• Corporate Videographer
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Sound Mixer
• Colorist
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• Video Editor - News
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
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Protel Studios is a fully fledged media and content production company in Kenya. Founded in January 2009, we specialize in end to end solutions tailored to suit productions and events of any genre or complexity. We produce content ranging from Documentaries, TV and Radio Commercials, News Features, TV Programs, Digital Content, Interviews and Reality Content just to name a few. Ability to work across the continent.

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• Storyboard Artist
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• Full-Service Live Production
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Toni Kamau is a News Emmy, PGA and Peabody nominated producer and founder of the production company "We are not the machine", where we tell stories of outsiders, rebels and changemakers. Recent feature projects include the Emmy nominated, Oscar qualifying, multiple award winning "Softie", directed by Sam Soko, which premiered at Sundance 2020 and "I am Samuel", directed by Pete Murimi, which screened at BFI London Film Festival 2020 and is set to premiere across Africa on Afridocs in October.

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