THE SEAT DOWN

Josephine Obudo is a freelance sound mixer with experience in documentaries, short and feature films, television, commercials, and corporate videos. Notable productions Josephine has been part of include: the political documentary, Nyandeng (2020 The Whickers Film and TV Funding Award), and the mental health feature film, Lusala (2019 Best Film Nominee, Durban International Film Festival). Other recent productions working on location, post-production, and live: Coke Studio Africa, Sema Nami (TV shows), Midlife Crisis, Salma (features), ICEA LION, Velvex (commercials), Morning After, Coachez (shorts), The Blue Economy, Tatu City (corporate videos) among others.

Hawi Kefale is a Creative Director. She has worked with multiple agencies in her country Ethiopia and some of the biggest brands like Diageo-Meta Abo Brewery, Habesha Brewery, UNICEF, IOM, GIZ, Alive and Thrive, Idomie Instant Noodles to name a few.

John Kibunguri Michuki who is known in the industry as Suki is one of the most decorated Make up artists in Kenya's film and or creative industry. Having worked as the makeup artist for Sauti Sol Live & Die in Afrika Tour, HE. Uhuru Kenyatta-President of The Republic of Kenya & William Ruto-Deputy President, and an endless list of films and Tv shows such as Rafiki the first African movie to premiere at the Cannes Festival, and Sense 8 Season 1 (Netflix) International TV series.

On this podcast, he tells us about his life journey from hustling around the city as a barber to being one of the most sought-after Makeup artists in Kenya.

David Anguka is a multiple award-winning producer and director with numerous accolades under his belt. He is the creative energy behind 'Pete', one of the most-watched TV shows in East Africa. Yet none of this compares to the riveting almost-unbelievable journey of his come-up in the world of film and in life itself. This episode is a must-listen.

This also marks the grand finale of the first season of our podcast and YouTube series: The Seat Down. What an incredible journey it has been! We want to say a big THANK YOU for listening and for watching.

We can't wait to share Season 2 with you.

Stay tuned!

Brain Munene, above all else, is a masterful screenwriter. He has perfected the art of reaching within himself for material to shape the characters he needs to create. In a strange and magical way, this has led him to tell even better stories while providing a channel for his own self-examination and reflection.

Gain more insight on how he tackles the art of crafting a story here: https://youtu.be/jAEzGgOB6nw

Nic Thuita, a photographer and cinematographer extraordinaire, is an outward representation of the fruits that grow from investing in your networks and building the confidence required to excel in these fields.

For more insight on how he tackles his work check out the extended Youtube interview: https://youtu.be/Pzf3EHusc_I

Ray Otieno represents the true definition of seeking and embracing discomfort. This decision has led him through exciting highs and difficult lows. Yet each experience has driven him to points of greater growth in his art and craft as an editor.

For the extended version. watch the full Youtube interview here: https://youtu.be/P-jwQ_rLhzg

Mark Maina is the creative energy behind the film, 'Neophobia' which was screened as the only African entry in the Prestigious Cannes Film Festival in 2017. Muti-talented, he has won multiple awards across the continent. He shares with us the chance encounters and the abounding faith on his journey of unearthing his full potential.

Watch the extended Youtube interview here: https://youtu.be/hdJ4Tjt6Yhk

Mohamed Zain, one of East Africa's top Steadicam operators, shares an inspiring conversation on the why investing in yourself is a sure way to guarantee success...something that can be clearly seen in the intriguing twists and turns of his own journey.

Watch a more indepth conversation with Mohamed on the art of steadicam operation here: https://youtu.be/zNqmwbMiydM

On this podcast exclusive episode we share an almost philosophical conversation with the renowned cinematographer from Nigeria.. Mr Adekunle on how we should perceive the journey of creativity in direct relation to life itself.