In this episode, we had online discussion powered by Hivos East Africa, with some of the foremost female filmmakers and professionals in Kenya. We delved into their various exploits as they shared what they learned over the years. During this session of Women In Film, we addressed some of the following topics (but not limited to):

1. A look at the state of the film industry in Kenya – how it is as compared to other markets in Africa, what’s missing in the ecosystem and how we can fill that gap with other key stakeholders.
2. The barriers/ challenges when it comes to making a film in Kenya.
3. Kenyan filmmakers, the kinds of stories that we tell, and their impact on society.
4. The current needs of filmmakers, and the bodies/ organizations trying to address those needs.
5. Financing the creative arts & local film industry and what needs to be done to attract necessary capital for the sector.
6. The future - what’s next for local filmmakers and the film industry as a whole.

The speakers included:

1. Judy Kibinge - Filmmaker, writer, producer & Founder of Docubox.
2. Toni Kamau - Creative producer, director and founder of "We are not the machine".
3. Wanjeri Gakuru - Writer, Freelance Journalist, essayist and filmmaker (Lusala).
4. Sheila Munyiva - Actress and film director.