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I'm Terence Gicho, a Director of Photography and Camera Operator with over 23 years in the audiovisual industry. I bring cinematic storytelling to documentaries, TV shows, commercials, and live events, with hands-on expertise in camera operation, lighting design, and equipment maintenance. I'm known for delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines and mentoring teams to production excellence. I've collaborated on international productions such as 90-Day Fiancé (USA) and East Africa’s Got Talent, and I’ve led crews for brands like Coca-Cola and the Communications Authority of Kenya.…I'm Terence Gicho, a Director of Photography and Camera Operator with over 23 years in the audiovisual industry. I bring cinematic storytelling to documentaries, TV shows, commercials, and live events, with hands-on expertise in camera operation, lighting design, and equipment maintenance. I'm known for delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines and mentoring teams to production excellence. I've collaborated on international productions such as 90-Day Fiancé (USA) and East Africa’s Got Talent, and I’ve led crews for brands like Coca-Cola and the Communications Authority of Kenya.

Terence Gicho

Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Documentary Filmmaker, +4

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I'm Terence Gicho, a Director of Photography and Camera Operator with over 23 years in the audiovisual industry. I bring cinematic storytelling to documentaries, TV shows, commercials, and live events, with hands-on expertise in camera operation, lighting design, and equipment maintenance. I'm known for delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines and mentoring teams to production excellence. I've collaborated on international productions such as 90-Day Fiancé (USA) and East Africa’s Got Talent, and I’ve led crews for brands like Coca-Cola and the Communications Authority of Kenya.…I'm Terence Gicho, a Director of Photography and Camera Operator with over 23 years in the audiovisual industry. I bring cinematic storytelling to documentaries, TV shows, commercials, and live events, with hands-on expertise in camera operation, lighting design, and equipment maintenance. I'm known for delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines and mentoring teams to production excellence. I've collaborated on international productions such as 90-Day Fiancé (USA) and East Africa’s Got Talent, and I’ve led crews for brands like Coca-Cola and the Communications Authority of Kenya.

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I’m Terence Gicho, a Director of Photography and Camera Operator with over 23 years in the audiovisual industry. I bring cinematic storytelling to documentaries, TV shows, commercials, and live events, with hands-on expertise in camera operation, lighting design, and equipment maintenance.

I’m known for delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines and mentoring teams to production excellence. I’ve collaborated on international productions such as 90-Day Fiancé (USA) and East Africa’s Got Talent, and I’ve led crews for brands like Coca-Cola and the Communications Authority of Kenya.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Swahili

Fluent

Work Experience

Camera operator at MediaE

May 1, 2023 - September 7, 2024

Camera operator,lighting and gear management. Responsible for footage dumping while on location.

Director of photography at Awish productions

January 1, 2025 - February 15, 2025

Camera operator,lighting scenes, head of the camera department.

Director of Photography & Camera Operator at Freelance

January 1, 2006 - Present

Operated broadcast cameras and managed complex live-stream setups. Directed photography and lighting for award-winning projects, including the TV series Mama Duka (AMVCA 2014 Best Indigenous Language Movie/Series). Served as Director of Photography for over 35 Africa Magic Original Films across drama, action, and true stories. Managed camera and lighting teams for corporate projects with Coca-Cola, Communications Authority of Kenya, and St. Andrew's Turi. Provided mentorship to interns and assistant cameramen in Uganda and South Sudan. Collaborated on international productions such as 90-Day Fiancé (USA) and East Africa’s Got Talent.