By Mariah Akumu Obongo | Office Manager
Profile: Creative Young Filmmaker: “Ondivow”
Where are you from? Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya
How old are you? 24
What is your background in filmmaking? I attained a certificate in filmmaking at Kibera Film School
What did you do before the training at Hot Sun Foundation? What was your life like? I was a rude boy in the slum of Kibera and could not see someone pass with valuables without trying to rob them.
When did you first think of becoming a filmmaker? Once I stole a digital camera and was previewing stuff from it. Then I realised that the videos are interesting so I decided not to sell the camera to the brokers but instead keep the camera to record lives in Kibera. Unfortunately someone stole the camera from where I used to keep it.
How has your life changed since your training at Hot Sun Foundation? I can say it changed a lot because now ‘Mavado’ my rude boy name changed to ‘Ondivow’ and the society gained their trust in me again. Now they even want me to train their kids in the photography skills I learnt in the film school
What experiences have you had with Hot Sun Foundation? Hot Sun has built lots of filmmakers from the Kibera slum and also has opened doors to filmmakers around Kenya.
Why is Hot Sun Foundation important for upcoming filmmakers? Because it open doors for them to learn better filmmaking skills compared to the other foundations who are just after your money but don’t build you as a filmmaker.
Why should people support Hot Sun Foundation? Because it is supporting people who are unable to afford filmmaking training, both basic and advanced.
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