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@joycewanjiku

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Storyteller, poet, and filmmaker driving social change through film and performance.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek creative production roles where I can lead storytelling projects addressing gender, mental health, and social justice, with collaborative teams and opportunities for impact and audience engagement.

I am a visionary storyteller and creative producer who uses film, poetry, and live performance to spark conversation and drive change, focusing on gender injustice, mental health, and overlooked voices.

I have led events and projects that reached over 3,000 people, produced a debut poetry collection with 100+ sales, curated an SGBV-themed poetry show with 200+ attendees, and produced a psychological-thriller short film currently awaiting premiere.

My strengths include project planning, budgeting, event logistics, documentation, stakeholder engagement, and strong visual and written storytelling using tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, and common office and scheduling systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Producer

Current

Independent

Apr 2025 - Present (6 months)

Produced a psychological thriller short film, managing budgeting, resource mobilization, logistics, and postproduction; film completed Apr 2025 and awaiting premiere.

Producer Budgeting Resource Mobilization Logistics Film Distribution Prep

Curator & Performer

This Woman Knows War

May 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 5 months)

Curated, hosted, and performed a SGBV-themed poetry show with 200+ attendees; managed end-to-end logistics, budgeting, and promotional outreach (May 2024–Oct 2025).

Hosting Performance Budgeting Logistics Outreach SGBV Advocacy

Film Production Assistant

Jabari Film

Apr 2023 - Aug 2023 (4 months)

Supported pre-production including scripting, permits, and location scouting; managed cast/crew scheduling and executed social media marketing for productions between Apr 2023 and Aug 2023.

Scheduling Social Media Marketing Permitting

Assistant, Cinematic Arts

United States International University- Africa

May 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Managed internal documentation, licensing, and production support and represented the department at Kalasha Film & TV Market in 2021 and 2022, improving departmental visibility.

Documentation Licensing Reporting Administrative Support

Newsletter Writer

United States International University- Africa

Feb 2022 - Feb 2023 (1 year)

Produced institutional coverage for events including Black History Month and department showcases, maintaining consistent communications from Feb 2022 to Feb 2023.

Content Writing Newsletter Production Editing Communication Stakeholder Engagement

Project Lead

Independent

Dec 2022 - Dec 2022 (0 months)

Led an art-therapy intervention for 64 participants, managing proposal drafting, resource mobilization, multi-stakeholder coordination, and final narrative reporting in Dec 2022.

Art Therapy Facilitation Proposal Writing Resource Mobilization Reporting

Content Creator & Community Coordinator

Artheal Foundation

Mar 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 9 months)

Wrote weekly blog posts, co-organized 10+ community events, and managed social media platforms to grow engagement and reach between Mar 2020 and Dec 2022.

Content Creation Social Media Management Event Planning

Project Coordinator

Angaza Foundation

Sep 2021 - Apr 2022 (7 months)

Developed and implemented a micro-enterprise training program for 21 young mothers and led reporting and impact documentation submitted to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program from Sep 2021 to Apr 2022.

Project Coordination Program Development Stakeholder Management Resource Mobilization Training Delivery

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

United States International University-Africa

Bachelor of Arts, Film Production and Directing

2021 - 2025

Activities and societies: Assistant, Cinematic Arts Department; Newsletter Writer; Film Production Assistant; participated in Kalasha Film & TV Market; led film and community projects.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Film Production and Directing with coursework and practical experience in film production, directing, and related projects.