// Nairobi, Kenya — Est. 2023

Ripple Productions

Amplifying African voices — Deep and Wide

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// 01 — About

African
Cinema,
Globally.

Ripple Productions Ltd is a dynamic and innovative film production company based in Nairobi, Kenya. Established with a passion for storytelling and a commitment to transforming the creative economy, we push the boundaries of what is possible within the local film industry.

We elevate Kenyan and African voices on the global stage — producing high-quality movies, documentaries, and commercials while empowering local talent and fostering growth in the industry.

Through strategic partnerships and capacity-building initiatives, Ripple Productions is positioning itself as a leader in the film sector, offering creative and technical expertise to meet international standards.

2023
Established
35yr
2nd African winner in
Sunny Side of the Doc history
10+
Kalasha Awards & Nominations
Stories Left to Tell
// 02 — Selected Work

The Work

Documentary
Island of Hope
Short Film
Act of Love
Documentary
Funding Africa
Commercial
Enkopa TVC
Music Video
Dependable God — Marion Obura
// 03 — The Director

Eric
Mwangi.

Director · Cinematographer · Founder

Eric Maina Mwangi is a Cinematographer, Director, and Founder of Ripple Productions Ltd, renowned for bringing a distinctive African perspective to global storytelling. An alumnus of the American Film Showcase residency at USC, Eric crafts narratives that resonate deeply with local and international audiences.

His body of work spans documentaries, commercials, and short films exploring bold, thought-provoking themes. His directorial debut, Act of Love, garnered critical acclaim and won the Nile Grand Prize at the Luxor African Film Festival, earning 4 awards and 10 nominations at the Kalasha Awards.

"My greatest desire is to tell stories that affect people's hearts. As a filmmaker, my ultimate goal is to bring an African perspective to the global pool of life-changing stories."
  • Island of Hope Dir / DP 2024
  • Kenyan on Mars — Al Jazeera Cinematographer 2024
  • The TIST Model — Backroads Pictures Dir / DP 2024
  • Funding Africa Dir / DP 2023
  • Act of Love Director 2023
  • Ubuntu TV Drama — M-Net / Showmax Cinematographer 2019
Eric Mwangi — Founder & Director, Ripple Productions
Eric Mwangi — Founder & Director
Sunny Side of the Doc 2024 · La Rochelle, France
Best Pitch Award
Nature & Conservation — Empalikino. 2nd African selection in the market's 35-year history.
Luxor African Film Festival · Egypt
Nile Grand Prize
Act of Love — Kenya & Germany Co-Production
Kalasha Awards
4 Awards · 10 Nominations
Including Best Director nomination for Eric Mwangi
University of Southern California
American Film Showcase Fellow
Cinema Verite Workshop — Story Structure & Pitching with Academy Award winners
Backroads Pictures · California, USA
Director in Residence
Award-winning global production studio amplifying community & environmental narratives
// 04 — Clients & Partners

Trusted By

African Leadership Academy
African Visionary Fund
African Collaborative
B Lab East Africa
BBC News
Blink Productions
Diageo
Disney
Docubox
Film Crew in Africa
Jobs Creation Commission
JustUs Media Group
Keste Damena
Keyframe
Mastercard Foundation
M-Net Movies
National Geographic
Skoll Foundation
Video Consortium
Zeleman Communications
Al Jazeera
Backroads Pictures
Kenya Film Commission
Ariel
// 05 — What We Do

Services

01
Film Production
End-to-end production services — from pre-production through to final delivery — for documentaries, commercials, and narrative films.
02
Post-Production
Professional editing, sound design, visual effects, colour grading, and final delivery to international broadcast standards.
03
Capacity Building
Through Ripple Recreates, we equip next-gen filmmakers with tools, mentorship, and real-world experience to succeed.
04
Creative Consultancy
Creative direction and strategic consultancy for brands, organisations, and creatives looking to bring powerful ideas to life.
// 06 — Get In Touch

Let's Make
Something
That Matters.

Whether you have a story to tell, a project to produce, or a vision that needs a lens — we want to hear from you.

Thank you — we'll be in touch shortly.