DAN MCCAIN
PRODUCER/DOP/DIRECTOR
Based in Lagos and Nairobi, Dan is a three-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker with a career spanning global productions across Nigeria, India, Tanzania, Romania, and the U.S.
His work has earned multiple Telly Awards and Best Documentary awards for *Nowhere to Run*.
JOHN WASHBURN
PRODUCER/CREATIVE DIRECTOR
John is a New York-based, multi-award-winning creative director.
He has led campaigns for UNICEF, USAID, and the Gates Foundation, crafting impactful storytelling in global health, social change, and education.
AKOLO ANTHONY JAMES
RESEARCH/WRITER
James is a prolific storyteller with over 200 radio drama episodes for organizations like the European Union and Search for Common Ground.
His expertise in research and fieldwork has shaped impactful narratives across media and education.
AFRICA UKOH
WRITER
A playwright, screenwriter, and spoken word poet, Africa’s work has been featured at Berlinale, TIFF, and the BBC.
His award-winning storytelling has shaped some of Nigeria’s most critically acclaimed films.
STEPHANIE OMOLU
WEST AFRICA ADMIN ASSISTANT
A passionate Production Assistant with 2+ years at Core Productions, She thrived supporting documentaries and commercials for Google, CNN, InDrive, IKEA Foundation, and Spotify.
NNEKA EMMANUELLA
LINE PRODUCER
With over a decade in video production, Nneka excels in documentary filmmaking, news production, and commercial shoots.
She is proficient in directing, editing, and managing large-scale productions.
LOUIS RHEEDER
SUPERVISING EDITOR/POST PRODUCTION
With a career spanning SABC, e-TV, and brands like Toyota, Glo, and Unilever, Louis has directed major productions in South Africa and Nigeria.
He led *Gulder Ultimate Search* and has shaped numerous commercials and documentaries.
CHARITY KURIA
EDITOR (EAST AFRICA)
An award-winning editor, Charity has worked on *Supa Modo*, *Coke Studio Africa*, and *When Lambs Become Lions*.
She has collaborated with Google, UNICEF, and Brookings on documentary projects across Africa.
JIMMY ANDREW
WEST AFRICA COORDINATOR
Jimmy ensures seamless production management for clients like Fidelity Bank, CNN, and Google.
With a strong background in operations, he guarantees smooth execution from pre-production to delivery.
MARIA NDEGWA
EAST AFRICA COORDINATOR
With 18 years in logistics and media production, Maria has managed high-profile projects for CNN, BBC, and Google.
She is a key figure in East African film operations, ensuring seamless production coordination.
JOHN NIKA
EDITOR (WEST AFRICA)
A Lagos-based editor with nine years of experience, John has worked on projects for BBC Lagos, Google, and YouTube.
He crafts compelling visuals for television, social media, and commercial campaigns.
CALEB MAINA
EAST AFRICA ADMIN ASSISTANT
Based in Nairobi, Caleb specializes in production logistics and coordination.
He has supported major projects for Google and Core Productions, ensuring efficiency in both documentary and commercial shoots.