Hezekiah Shilenje
Film/Video Producer
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
Summary
Visionary Videographer/Photographer experienced in managing all stages of projects, from pre-production to post-production. Delivered impactful visual narratives through meticulous planning and in-depth knowledge of video production. Demonstrated advanced proficiency in editing software to enhance project quality and effectiveness.
Overview
2
2
Languages
2
2
Certifications
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Videographer, Photographer, Video Editor
Eco Frontline Africa
02.2025 - Current
- EcoFrontline Africa brings you powerful stories of climate action, adaptation, and justice across Africa: http://youtube.com/watch?v=xtjcNj_gO3M&t=113s
- Filmed live events and promotional videos that highlighted key moments, enhancing client engagement and brand visibility.
- Delivered polished videos and photos on time by managing post-production tasks, ensuring high quality through color grading, sound mixing, and visual effects.
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Collaborated with production team members, contributing to timely project completion and cohesive storytelling.
Head of Media
Media Harvest Centre Fellowship
01.2020 - Current
- Overseeing the running of Media Department
- Live-streaming of Church Service
- Overseeing and directing the set-up
- Coming up with Daily Flyers for Services
- Edited video content for social media Sermons for YouTube
- Coming up with promotional clips for Church events
- Coming up with Daily Fliers for Services
- Running of Open Broadcasting Service - unit
- Captured video footage during events
- Managed open broadcasting service unit, coordinating live streaming and technical support for events
- Managed sound equipment during services
- Took photographs during church events
- Created graphic designs for promotional materials
- Https://www.facebook.com/HarvestCentreFellowship
Videographer, Video Editor, Archivist
Camerapix limited
03.2021 - 03.2025
- Captured and edited video footage for Uhuru Gardens Government Archives Project, contributing to preservation of Kenya's history.
- Executed photography, scanning, and editing of archival materials, enhancing accessibility of historical content.
- Edited and produced engaging content for social media platforms, increasing audience engagement and visibility.
Archiving (Video)
Quite Bright Films
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Organized and categorized materials for easy access
- Recorded and documented video film content for reference
- Tracked social media activity to gauge public engagement
Head of Production
Rich Management ltd
05.2013 - 07.2019
- Social Media Manager
- Prepared social media clips for Rich Management clients, including Standard Bank and Deloitte
- Camera work, Conducted sound production for video projects and Video Editing
- Head of Technical department
- Managed audiovisual equipment for production projects
- Executed camera operations for various video shoots
- Edited video content for client projects
- Oversaw post-production processes for video projects
- Ensured timely and satisfactory delivery of productions to clients
- Published productions on social media platforms
- Editing and publishing video clips
Camera and Sound
CAMERAPIX LTD/A24 Media
01.2003 - 05.2013
- Operated cameras and sound equipment for various productions.
- Sound man; Field and studio/ Sound booth to Editing suits
- Worked on various projects,
- Projects involved in:
- Africa journal for Reuters
- Faces of Africa Documentaries for CCTV i.e. Former Zambian President Kennedy Kaunda, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, Wangare Maathai, Zamrock and many more.
- EQUIPMENTS MANAGER
- Maintained all equipment in working order to support seamless production operations
- VIDEO ARCHIVES MANAGER
- Logged tapes with corresponding log sheets in both soft and hard copies for organized archiving
- Monitoring the movement of tapes in the company, check in and check out
- Queuing of log sheets into computer
- Providing archiving information to the Editors and producers for the internal edits
- Providing archiving information to clients who need footage from our archive
- Captured and cut screeners sent to clients via FTP for efficient shot selection
- Edited video content using Final Cut and Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Editing Videos on Final cut and Adobe Premiere Pro 2019
Education
Diploma - Journalism And Mass Communication
The Kenya Institute of Mass Production
Nairobi 04.2001 -
High School - KCSE
Ingotse High School
Kakamega01-1996
C+ - KCPE
Emulama Primary School
KAKAMEGA 04.2001 -
Skills
Video production
Video editing
Post-production expertise
Adobe creative suite
Camera setup
Lighting techniques
Shot composition
Directing experience
Visual storytelling
Content editing
Social media content
Communication skills
Certification
14th to 23rd September 2011 – CFi - Certificate of Achievement in Plan Image Archives-Digitization clinic.
Internship
- 5th May to 30th June 2000 – Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
- 5th August to 16th November 2001 – Permanent Presidential Music Commission.
- May to November 2002 – Worldview -Kenya
Timeline
Videographer, Photographer, Video Editor
Eco Frontline Africa
02.2025 - Current
Videographer, Video Editor, Archivist
Camerapix limited
03.2021 - 03.2025
Head of Media
Media Harvest Centre Fellowship
01.2020 - Current
Archiving (Video)
Quite Bright Films
08.2019 - 01.2021
Head of Production
Rich Management ltd
05.2013 - 07.2019
Camera and Sound
CAMERAPIX LTD/A24 Media
01.2003 - 05.2013
Diploma - Journalism And Mass Communication
The Kenya Institute of Mass Production
04.2001 -
C+ - KCPE
Emulama Primary School
04.2001 -
High School - KCSE
Ingotse High School