Your career
in Kenya's
screen industry
starts here.
Explore career paths, find training programs, access scholarships, browse jobs and internships, build your professional portfolio, and connect with mentors — everything you need to launch and grow a screen industry career in Kenya.
Find your role
in Kenya's screen industry
Click any career to explore skills required, progression pathway, salary range, and recommended training. 24 career paths mapped in detail.
Director of Photography
The Director of Photography (DOP or Cinematographer) is responsible for the visual language of a film or TV production — managing lighting, camera placement, lens choice, and working closely with the director to realise their creative vision through imagery. The DOP oversees the camera and lighting departments.
Find the right
training for you
Kenya's flagship film degree covering directing, production, screenwriting, cinematography, and post-production. Industry-integrated curriculum with access to professional equipment. Strong alumni network in the Kenyan industry.
KFC's flagship 12-week intensive programme for aspiring animators and VFX artists. Taught by working industry professionals. Full scholarships available for qualifying applicants. Top performers receive guaranteed internship placement.
Hands-on practical diploma designed for aspiring cinematographers and production professionals. Small cohorts (max 20 students) ensure personal instruction. Graduate showreel included.
Online screenwriting course specifically developed for African storytellers. Covers feature film structure, dialogue, character development, and the business of selling scripts. Taught by produced Kenyan screenwriters.
Three-year degree programme combining digital media theory and animation production. Access to dedicated animation lab and industry software (Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, Blender). Strong employment outcomes.
Intensive six-week documentary production programme. Participants complete a short documentary during the course. Strong focus on the East African documentary market and storytelling traditions. IDFA-affiliated curriculum.
Financial support
for your training
Don't let cost stop you. Kenya's screen industry has more scholarship options than most people realise — we've put them all in one place.
Full tuition scholarship plus a monthly living stipend of KSh 15,000 for the 12-week KFC Animation & VFX Bootcamp. Covers all course materials and equipment access. Top performers receive guaranteed internship placement upon completion.
Government bursary for Kenyan students enrolled in accredited creative arts and film programs at public universities. Disbursed directly to institution. Annual application through constituency offices.
German Academic Exchange Service scholarship for African filmmakers and media students to study at German film schools or participate in international exchange programmes including Berlinale Talents. Highly competitive — strong portfolio required.
Sundance Institute's emerging filmmaker fellowship for filmmakers aged 18–25. Includes funding, mentorship, and access to Sundance Film Festival. One of the most prestigious emerging filmmaker fellowships globally.
Annual scholarship from Africa Magic supporting East African film students. Covers tuition for one academic year at an accredited institution. Recipients also receive mentorship from Africa Magic commissioning team.
Dedicated bursary supporting women pursuing careers in screen industry technical roles (cinematography, sound, VFX, directing). Covers course fees and equipment access. Includes mentorship from established women professionals.
Your first — and next — opportunity
Lead the East African production team for one of Africa's major streaming platforms. Responsible for commissioning, production management, local vendor relationships, and original content pipeline. Minimum 8 years experience in film/TV production management required.
Seeking an experienced documentary director who can also operate camera to lead a 6-part documentary series for international broadcaster. Must have 3+ completed documentary credits. Shoot dates April–July 2025, primarily Nairobi and Rift Valley.
Join Nairobi's leading animation studio working on an original children's animated series currently in production. Proficiency in Adobe Animate or ToonBoom Harmony required. Portfolio demonstrating character animation essential. 2+ years professional animation experience.
6-month contract editing role for a 10-episode drama series. Must be proficient in Avid Media Composer or Adobe Premiere. Drama editing experience preferred. Working in Nairobi facility with occasional remote flexibility.
Six-month paid production internship with Showmax Kenya's original content team. Working across development, production coordination, and post-production on original Kenyan series. Ideal for final-year film or media students or recent graduates. KSh 25,000 per month stipend.
Three-month animation internship at Kijani Creative. Working alongside experienced animators on a children's series in production. Portfolio required — demonstrating character drawing or basic animation. Priority given to KFC Bootcamp graduates.
Four-month internship at a professional post-production facility assisting with offline and online editing across multiple productions. Basic editing knowledge required. KSh 8,000 monthly transport allowance provided.
Create your professional portfolio
Your KFC platform profile is your professional identity in Kenya's screen industry — visible to producers, casting directors, and companies browsing the Crew and Talent Directory.
Whether you're a director, cinematographer, editor, animator, actor, or sound professional, a strong profile makes you discoverable to the productions that could launch your career. It takes 15 minutes to create — and it's free.
Create My Professional Profile
Free forever. Takes 15 minutes. Visible to producers immediately.
Connect with
an industry mentor
The KFC Mentorship Programme connects emerging screen industry professionals with experienced practitioners for structured, 6-month mentorship relationships. Applications open twice yearly.
Meet Some of Our Mentors
Award-winning cinematographer with credits on BBC Natural World, National Geographic, and multiple Kenyan feature films. Kalasha Best Cinematography winner 2022. Available for mentees interested in camera and lighting careers.
Apply to be MentoredKalasha-winning documentary director whose work has screened at IDFA, Sundance, and on international streaming platforms. Expert in international co-production and the documentary development process. Passionate about supporting emerging women directors.
Apply to be MentoredFounder of Kijani Creative, Nairobi's leading animation studio. Built his studio from 4 to 28 staff over two years. Mentors aspiring animators and those interested in building creative businesses in Kenya's screen industry.
Apply to be MentoredApply for the Mentorship Programme
Applications for the April 2025 cohort are now open. We accept 20 mentees per cohort, matched with mentors from across Kenya's screen industry.
Mentee Application
Meet the industry
Monthly informal networking event for screen industry professionals and students. Mix with producers, directors, crew, and KFC staff in a relaxed setting. New industry talent especially welcome.
Full-day workshop on pitching original television concepts to African broadcasters and streaming platforms. Led by a commissioned TV writer. Attendees will pitch and receive live feedback.
Hands-on masterclass with one of Kenya's leading cinematographers covering practical lighting techniques for drama and documentary. Limited to 24 participants for maximum hands-on learning.
Quarterly screening of short films and animation by emerging Kenyan talent. Followed by Q&A with producers and industry guests. Open submission — register your work by 10 April to be considered.
Kenya's national film and television awards. The most important night in Kenya's screen calendar. Open to the public — a chance to celebrate the industry's talent and connect with the entire professional community.
Kalasha Awards →Annual career fair bringing together students, graduates, and Kenya's screen industry employers. On-the-day portfolio reviews, internship and job announcements, mentor speed-dating, and industry panels. Free for students.