Eric Mwangi is a Kenyan cinematographer and director based in Nairobi, renowned for his compelling storytelling that bridges African narratives with global audiences. An alumnus of the American Film Showcase documentary residency at USC, California, Eric founded Ripple Productions Ltd, a Nairobi-based production company dedicated to sharing authentic African stories. His work spans documentaries, commercials, and short films, collaborating with esteemed production houses such as Zero Point Zero Productions (New York), Zeleman Productions (Ethiopia), YCF Productions (Zambia), Docubox (Kenya), One Fine Day Films, LBX Africa (Kenya), Skoll Foundation (USA), and Freestyle Media (Kenya). Eric's directorial debut, Act of Love (2023), a poignant exploration of maternal mental wellness, premiered to critical acclaim. In 2024, his project Empalikino won the Best Pitch Award in the Nature and Conservation category at Sunny Side of the Doc, marking a significant milestone as the second African selection to receive this honor in the market's 35-year history. Eric's storytelling continues to push boundaries, expanding the African Cinema language and captivating global audiences with narratives that drive meaningful conversations.
Primary craft
directing, production, writing
Birth date
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Latest project
Empalikino (Forgiveness)
Awards
0 wins, 0 nominations
Credits
| Year | Title | Role | SpicyMeter | NollyCritic | Earnings |
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| 2024 | Empalikino (Forgiveness) | crew |
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| 2024 | Empalikino (Forgiveness) | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
