I'm a cinematographer, editor and creative director with a passion for storytelling through visuals. I helm camera operation, post-production workflows, and multimedia production to craft cohesive narratives that audiences connect with. I value collaboration and work with diverse teams to bring bold creative visions to life across documentary and feature projects. I'm a family-oriented professional who places ethics and factual integrity at the center of my craft. I have led editorial teams on cancer-awareness campaigns and collaborated with health care professionals to ensure content is accurate, engaging, and informative while addressing real community needs.

Charles Githinji

I'm a cinematographer, editor and creative director with a passion for storytelling through visuals. I helm camera operation, post-production workflows, and multimedia production to craft cohesive narratives that audiences connect with. I value collaboration and work with diverse teams to bring bold creative visions to life across documentary and feature projects. I'm a family-oriented professional who places ethics and factual integrity at the center of my craft. I have led editorial teams on cancer-awareness campaigns and collaborated with health care professionals to ensure content is accurate, engaging, and informative while addressing real community needs.

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I’m a cinematographer, editor and creative director with a passion for storytelling through visuals. I helm camera operation, post-production workflows, and multimedia production to craft cohesive narratives that audiences connect with. I value collaboration and work with diverse teams to bring bold creative visions to life across documentary and feature projects.

I’m a family-oriented professional who places ethics and factual integrity at the center of my craft. I have led editorial teams on cancer-awareness campaigns and collaborated with health care professionals to ensure content is accurate, engaging, and informative while addressing real community needs.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent

Work Experience

Consultant / Content Editor at Women 4 Cancer; Beyond Zero; Safari Doctors; Kilili Health; Inspire Spaces (Current Consultancy)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Led creation of engaging content for cancer awareness campaigns; collaborated with health care professionals to ensure factual integrity; gathered stakeholder insights; scheduled content reviews; managed internal communications; developed story ideas and digital assets for campaigns.
Director / Editor at Health Campaigns Consultancy (Women 4 Cancer, Beyond Zero, Safari Doctors, Kilale Health, Inspire Spaces)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Led editorial team in creating engaging content for cancer-awareness campaigns; collaborated with health care professionals to ensure factual integrity; engaged with community stakeholders to gather insights; scheduled reviews of existing content for updates.
Consultancy:- Creative, Documentary, & Coverage at Women4cancer | BeyondZero | Safari Doctors | Kilele Health | Inspire Spaces
September 2, 2019 - December 3, 2021
-Led editorial team in creating engaging content for cancer awareness campaigns. -Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure factual integrity of content. -Engaged with community stakeholders to gather insights for relevant topics. -Scheduled reviews of existing content for updates or revisions as needed. -Communicated effectively with internal stakeholders regarding project status updates. -Developed story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
Cinematographer / Editor / Creative Producer at DotBox Productions
January 10, 2022 - Present
-Capture high-quality footage for documentary projects in remote locations. -Operate advanced camera equipment to ensure optimal image quality. -Collaborate with directors to develop visual storytelling techniques. -Edit raw footage to create cohesive narratives for presentations. -Work with director and understand vision and look of each shoot. -Develop plans for aspects of shoots such as cameras required, optimal angles and lighting needs.

Education

High School Diploma at Kahuho Huru High School
January 11, 2008 - November 16, 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Theatre Production at Kenyatta University
January 18, 2016 - June 19, 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Security Studies at Egerton University
January 18, 2013 - October 23, 2015
B.A in Criminology
Diploma in Criminology at Mount Kenya University
September 4, 2013 - May 15, 2015
Two Year Diploma Course
Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Security Studies at Egerton University
January 18, 2013 - October 23, 2016
B.A in Criminology

Qualifications

Film and Theartre Arts Production
January 11, 2016 - June 29, 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Criminology
January 18, 2013 - October 23, 2015
High School Diploma
January 11, 2008 - November 16, 2012
Diploma in Criminology
September 4, 2013 - May 15, 2015
Adobe Premiere Pro Certification
June 12, 2017 - July 12, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Education