In this episode, we have the pleasure of introducing Victor Gatonye, who holds the role of Creative/Technical Director at Zamaradi Productions, boasting nearly two decades of experience in the realm of TV and Film production. Victor is widely acknowledged for his pivotal role in nurturing Kenya's Film industry, steering Zamaradi Productions to create more than 71 TV films, 11 TV Shows, a feature film, and successfully executing two international projects in Canada and Sweden. He takes us on a captivating journey, providing his unique perspective on the history of TV and Film in Kenya and recounting his personal evolution into the multifaceted roles of a Film/TV director, actor, story developer, and writer.
Victor's storytelling in TV and Film genuinely resonates with the human experience, offering a lens to examine the challenges we encounter in life. Furthermore, you'll gain insights into the creation of a small-scale 'Hollywood' by Victor and his team, as well as how it has organically grown into something more extensive than just Zamaradi Productions.
This is the 29th episode under the ‘Shifting Narratives’ program supported by the British Council SSA Arts.
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Website: Zamaradi Productions
Instagram: victorgatonye
LinkedIn: Victor Gatonye
Music by: Ngalah Oreyo (@ngalah_oreyo) and Mercy Barno (@merc.b_)
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