I am a creative professional with over fourteen years of experience leading film production, shaping communications, and creating content for NGOs, faith-based organizations, and social impact initiatives. I develop human-centered stories through film, photography, and written narratives, amplifying voices from marginalized communities, including refugees, and aligning storytelling with organizational missions and donor communication needs. I blend hands-on production expertise with strategy, crafting scripts and engaging stakeholders to deliver content that resonates emotionally while maintaining brand consistency. My work spans documentary storytelling, multi-platform content, and capacity-building for teams, with a focus on social impact and cross-cultural collaboration.

Brian Nyamongo

I am a creative professional with over fourteen years of experience leading film production, shaping communications, and creating content for NGOs, faith-based organizations, and social impact initiatives. I develop human-centered stories through film, photography, and written narratives, amplifying voices from marginalized communities, including refugees, and aligning storytelling with organizational missions and donor communication needs. I blend hands-on production expertise with strategy, crafting scripts and engaging stakeholders to deliver content that resonates emotionally while maintaining brand consistency. My work spans documentary storytelling, multi-platform content, and capacity-building for teams, with a focus on social impact and cross-cultural collaboration.

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I am a creative professional with over fourteen years of experience leading film production, shaping communications, and creating content for NGOs, faith-based organizations, and social impact initiatives. I develop human-centered stories through film, photography, and written narratives, amplifying voices from marginalized communities, including refugees, and aligning storytelling with organizational missions and donor communication needs.

I blend hands-on production expertise with strategy, crafting scripts and engaging stakeholders to deliver content that resonates emotionally while maintaining brand consistency. My work spans documentary storytelling, multi-platform content, and capacity-building for teams, with a focus on social impact and cross-cultural collaboration.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Film Director / Producer at GNPI - Africa (Freelance)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directed all short-form content for GNPI-Africa, surpassing social media targets by 110%. Led production and creative vision for two major films, one released in 2024 and another in 2025. Produced a documentary addressing police brutality in Kenya. Directed and produced a pitch competition for a scholarship to Griffith University in Ireland.
Film Director / Producer at GNPI - Africa (Freelance & GNPI - Africa)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Directed all short-form content for GNPI-Africa, surpassing social media targets by 110%. Led production and creative vision for two major films (one released in 2024, another in 2025). Produced a documentary addressing police brutality in Kenya following widespread protests. Directed and produced a scholarship pitch competition for Griffith University (Ireland).
Producer / Editor at GNPI - Africa (Nairobi)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2023
Produced and edited over 150 episodes of Redefining the Church, increasing viewer engagement by 150%. Designed and delivered workshops on storytelling and video strategy for NGO staff. Streamlined post-production, cutting edit time by 40%. Mentored junior editors and interns, building internal capacity.
Sound Engineer at GNPI - Africa (Nairobi)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Engineered field and studio audio for documentaries and talk shows. Trained interns on sound setup and mixing techniques.
Production Assistant at GNPI - Africa (Nairobi)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Supported logistics and crew coordination for The Distant Boat. Documented behind-the-scenes processes for improved donor reporting.
Camera Operator at GNPI - Africa (Nairobi)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Shot HD content for The Distant Boat and short documentaries, contributing to a 20% subscriber increase. Designed lighting setups for interviews and reenactments.

Education

Diploma in Leadership at Hope School of Leadership, Nairobi
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Diploma in Public Relations, Journalism & Communication at Nairobi Institute of Business Studies (NIBS)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Diploma in Leadership at Hope School of Leadership
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Diploma in Public Relations, Journalism & Communication at Nairobi Institute of Business Studies (NIBS)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Video storytelling training at Additional training
January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026
Data-driven narratives training at Additional training
January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026
Nonprofit media strategy training at Additional training
January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026

Qualifications

Foundations of Media Strategy
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2026
Leadership Diploma
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2026
Foundations of Media Strategy – NOMAD Training
January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026
Leadership Diploma – Hope School of Leadership
January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026

Industry Experience

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