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I am a creative and detail-oriented director, cinematographer, editor, and visual storyteller based in Nairobi. I’ve built a practice delivering high-quality visuals across music, TV, livestreams, and commercials, collaborating with artists and brands to craft cinematic content that resonates on modern platforms. My craft spans concept development, shot design, color grading, sound, and post-production workflows, including drone operation, gimbal and steadycam work, and multi-camera livestreams. I’m passionate about storytelling, embracing new tech, and delivering polished, platform-optimized content.…I am a creative and detail-oriented director, cinematographer, editor, and visual storyteller based in Nairobi. I’ve built a practice delivering high-quality visuals across music, TV, livestreams, and commercials, collaborating with artists and brands to craft cinematic content that resonates on modern platforms. My craft spans concept development, shot design, color grading, sound, and post-production workflows, including drone operation, gimbal and steadycam work, and multi-camera livestreams. I’m passionate about storytelling, embracing new tech, and delivering polished, platform-optimized content.

Michael Ogato

Cinematographer, Director of Photography, Film Director, +2

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I am a creative and detail-oriented director, cinematographer, editor, and visual storyteller based in Nairobi. I’ve built a practice delivering high-quality visuals across music, TV, livestreams, and commercials, collaborating with artists and brands to craft cinematic content that resonates on modern platforms. My craft spans concept development, shot design, color grading, sound, and post-production workflows, including drone operation, gimbal and steadycam work, and multi-camera livestreams. I’m passionate about storytelling, embracing new tech, and delivering polished, platform-optimized content.…I am a creative and detail-oriented director, cinematographer, editor, and visual storyteller based in Nairobi. I’ve built a practice delivering high-quality visuals across music, TV, livestreams, and commercials, collaborating with artists and brands to craft cinematic content that resonates on modern platforms. My craft spans concept development, shot design, color grading, sound, and post-production workflows, including drone operation, gimbal and steadycam work, and multi-camera livestreams. I’m passionate about storytelling, embracing new tech, and delivering polished, platform-optimized content.

Available to hire

I am a creative and detail-oriented director, cinematographer, editor, and visual storyteller based in Nairobi. I’ve built a practice delivering high-quality visuals across music, TV, livestreams, and commercials, collaborating with artists and brands to craft cinematic content that resonates on modern platforms.

My craft spans concept development, shot design, color grading, sound, and post-production workflows, including drone operation, gimbal and steadycam work, and multi-camera livestreams. I’m passionate about storytelling, embracing new tech, and delivering polished, platform-optimized content.

Skills

Music Video

Video Advert

Experience Level

Music Video

Expert

Video Advert

Expert

Work Experience

Freelance Director, Cinematographer & Editor at Self-employed / Freelance

January 1, 2024 - Present

Directed and produced professional visual content across multiple genres and industries, including television show productions, commercial visual projects, music videos, and livestreams. Managed advanced colour grading, sound design, and cinematic finishing workflows to deliver content optimized for YouTube, social media, and digital platforms.