Ian Kithinji

Biography

Ian Kithinji is a Kenyan filmmaker, working as a director, cinematographer, writer, and producer based in Nairobi. Born in Moscow, Russia, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a double major in Electronic Media and Advertising from Daystar University. Kithinji's passion for filmmaking began early, and he interned at Cinematic Solutions after university. He has gained diverse experience across various aspects of production, including documentaries, corporate videos, TV commercials, and reality shows, alongside his own short films. His short film Between the Lines was the first Kenyan film screened on an IMAX screen in Kenya, and his film Bait screened at the Cannes International Film Festival. He is also known for his work as a creator and writer for the TV series Country Queen (2022). Kithinji focuses on telling entertaining, informative, and challenging human-interest stories that contribute to Kenya's reputation as a source of great world art.

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