I have over 10 years of experience in the film and TV industry, working as a video editor, producer, drama director, and content creator. I originated and directed the web series Janjaruka, which attracted over 2 million views on YouTube. I have also directed over 80 episodes of dramas, comedy dramas, and sitcoms, showcasing my versatility in storytelling. I have been repeatedly commissioned by MNET to direct TV films including All In A Day & Behind the Veil. My work ethic includes shooting up to 23 pages a day and consistently completing schedules both in studio and on-location sets with multi-camera setups. I have also established my own production company in Kenya to create compelling narratives for TV, streamers, and the web. I participated in the WFTV-UK mentoring scheme in 2024, partnering with director Marc Jobst to further refine my skills.

Aggie Nyagari

I have over 10 years of experience in the film and TV industry, working as a video editor, producer, drama director, and content creator. I originated and directed the web series Janjaruka, which attracted over 2 million views on YouTube. I have also directed over 80 episodes of dramas, comedy dramas, and sitcoms, showcasing my versatility in storytelling. I have been repeatedly commissioned by MNET to direct TV films including All In A Day & Behind the Veil. My work ethic includes shooting up to 23 pages a day and consistently completing schedules both in studio and on-location sets with multi-camera setups. I have also established my own production company in Kenya to create compelling narratives for TV, streamers, and the web. I participated in the WFTV-UK mentoring scheme in 2024, partnering with director Marc Jobst to further refine my skills.

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I have over 10 years of experience in the film and TV industry, working as a video editor, producer, drama director, and content creator. I originated and directed the web series Janjaruka, which attracted over 2 million views on YouTube. I have also directed over 80 episodes of dramas, comedy dramas, and sitcoms, showcasing my versatility in storytelling.

I have been repeatedly commissioned by MNET to direct TV films including All In A Day & Behind the Veil. My work ethic includes shooting up to 23 pages a day and consistently completing schedules both in studio and on-location sets with multi-camera setups. I have also established my own production company in Kenya to create compelling narratives for TV, streamers, and the web. I participated in the WFTV-UK mentoring scheme in 2024, partnering with director Marc Jobst to further refine my skills.

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Work Experience

Director at Showmax
December 31, 2024 - July 28, 2025
Directed the comedy drama "Adam to Eve" in 2024, involving a supernatural story arc about a playboy transformed into the body of a young woman. Managed 26-minute multi-camera shoots across various filming locations and delivered 26 episodes in 8 weeks, directing 12 episodes total.
Director & Co-Creator at YouTube
December 31, 2020 - July 28, 2025
Created and directed the web series "Janjayuka" in 2020, a comedy/thriller based in Nairobi. Delivered 36 ten-minute webisodes using guerrilla filmmaking techniques on a tight budget, successfully generating over 2 million channel views within 3 weeks.
Co-Producer at Rave On For The Avon
December 31, 2024 - July 28, 2025
Co-produced the feature film "Rave On For The Avon" in 2024.
Director/Producer at Vacant
December 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025
Directed and produced the short film "Vacant" in 2023.
Director at Lisilojulikana
December 31, 2015 - July 28, 2025
Directed the feature film "Lisilojulikana" in 2015.
Director & Producer’s Assistant at BBC Drama Series The Dream Lands
December 31, 2025 - July 28, 2025
Worked as a director and producer’s assistant on the BBC drama series "The Dream Lands" in 2025.
Co-Producer at Rave On For The Avon
December 31, 2024 - August 4, 2025
Co-produced the 2024 feature documentary "Rave On For The Avon," contributing to the overall production and project management duties in the documentary segment.
Director/Producer at Vacant (Short Film)
December 31, 2023 - August 4, 2025
Directed and produced the 2023 short film "Vacant," overseeing the creative and production elements to bring the film from concept to completion.
Director at Lisilojulikana (Feature Film)
December 31, 2015 - August 4, 2025
Directed the 2015 feature film "Lisilojulikana," credited fully as film director with responsibility for creative direction and management of production.
Co-Producer at Rave On For The Avon
January 1, 2024 - Present
Co-produced the feature documentary titled Rave On For The Avon in 2024.
Director/Producer at Vacant (short film)
December 31, 2023 - August 11, 2025
Directed and produced the short film Vacant in 2023.
Director at Lisilojulikana (feature film)
December 31, 2015 - August 11, 2025
Directed the feature film Lisilojulikana released in 2015.

Education

Diploma at East African School Of Media Studies
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Diploma in TV and Video Production at East African School Of Media Studies
January 1, 2008 - August 4, 2025
Diploma in TV and Video Production at East African School Of Media Studies
January 1, 2008 - August 11, 2025

Qualifications

Women In Film & TV (UK) Mentoring Scheme
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
The Bottle Yard Workforce Development Programme
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
It’s My Shout (Wales) Training Scheme
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Women In Film & TV (UK) Mentoring Scheme
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
The Bottle Yard Workforce Development Programme
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Shadowing Director David Kester on Casualty (BBC)
October 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Shadowing Director Charles Martin on Paramount+ thriller ‘The Crow Girl’
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
It’s My Shout (Wales) Training Scheme
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Women In Film & TV (UK) Mentoring Scheme
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
The Bottle Yard Workforce Development Programme
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Shadowing Director David Kester on Casualty (BBC)
October 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Shadowing Director Charles Martin on Paramount+ thriller ‘The Crow Girl’
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
It’s My Shout (Wales) Training Scheme
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment