I’m Tonny Rimwah, a Kenyan film fixer, location manager, and field producer with 18+ years of experience helping international and local productions succeed across Kenya and East Africa. I specialize in turning complex on-the-ground requirements into smooth, professional shoots—covering everything from location research and scouting to permits, government liaison, security coordination, and day-to-day production logistics.

TONNY RIMWAH

I’m Tonny Rimwah, a Kenyan film fixer, location manager, and field producer with 18+ years of experience helping international and local productions succeed across Kenya and East Africa. I specialize in turning complex on-the-ground requirements into smooth, professional shoots—covering everything from location research and scouting to permits, government liaison, security coordination, and day-to-day production logistics.

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I’m Tonny Rimwah, a Kenyan film fixer, location manager, and field producer with 18+ years of experience helping international and local productions succeed across Kenya and East Africa. I specialize in turning complex on-the-ground requirements into smooth, professional shoots—covering everything from location research and scouting to permits, government liaison, security coordination, and day-to-day production logistics.

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Skills

Experience Level

Beginner

Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent
Kikuyu, Gikuyu
Intermediate

Work Experience

Film Fixer / Field Producer / Locations Manager at Production Support Services (Independent)
January 1, 2006 - Present
Provide end-to-end production support for film, TV, documentary, and commercial shoots across Kenya and East Africa. Handle location research and scouting, permits and regulatory compliance, police/security coordination, KWS/forest/wildlife-related filming coordination, and work permits/immigration support. Manage customs and temporary importation, local crew and equipment sourcing, casting support, and community engagement. Coordinate transport, accommodation, remote/difficult-location planning, and daily on-set fixing and location management to keep international productions efficient and compliant. Support cross-border and multi-county logistics with strong government and county liaison.
Film Fixer / Locations Manager / Production Support Services
January 1, 2006 - Present
Provide hands-on film fixing and field producing across Kenya and East Africa, covering location research and scouting, permits and regulatory compliance, government/county liaison, and police/security coordination. Coordinate local crew, casting support, equipment sourcing, transport and accommodation, remote-location logistics, and day-to-day on-ground troubleshooting. Support customs/temporary importation processes for equipment, manage immigration/work permits support, and deliver production logistics including community engagement and crew welfare. Experienced in urban environments, national parks/conservancies, coastal/beach settings, informal settlements, government facilities, and cross-border production coordination.

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality