Lawrence Chitechi
@lawrencechitechi
I create award-winning documentaries, short films, and campaigns that drive community impact.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I've produced award-winning video work for JHPIEGO Kenya, MUHURI, CRECO, Barasa Foundation, and Valcam Productions Limited. My productions support community growth, political commitment, visibility, and investment.
Across more than eight years, I've led pre-production through post-production for documentaries, short films, podcasts, live streams, and client events, including over 10 family-planning feature documentaries and more than 30 short films.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Videographer and Video Editor
Valcam Productions Limited
Jan 2023 - Dec 2026 (3 years 11 months)
Handled pre-production, production, and post-production of short films, podcasts, and documentaries, oversaw client events, developed budgets, and performed field videography, live streaming, and editing.
Produced short films and documentaries, attended media training workshops, and created over 10 family planning related feature documentaries in various counties.
Head of Communication
Barasa Foundation
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Developed and implemented the communication strategy, handled videography and photography for all projects, and managed social media.
Freelance Videographer and Video Editor
Constitution and Reform Education Consortium (CRECO)
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)
Provided videography and video editing for the journey to the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution in Kenya.
Freelance Videographer and Video Editor
Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI)
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)
Handled pre-production, production, and post-production of over 30 short films across the coast in Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Taita Taveta, and Lamu.
Input data collected from the field into the database.
Lead Photographer & Videographer
GIBBS Studio
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Oversaw planning and execution of client events, developed budgets for productions, and handled fieldwork and editing.
Volunteer Videographer and Photographer
MGI Consultants Kenya
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 11 months)
Captured and edited videos and photos for the MGI Debate Series in Kenya and Rwanda.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Alison School
Content Creation: Video Editing 102, Video Editing
2022 - 2022
Completed the Content Creation: Video Editing 102 course.
The Alison School
Film Editing Techniques, Plots and Narratives, Film Editing
2022 - 2022
Completed a course on film editing techniques, plots, and narratives.
Multimedia University of Kenya
Diploma in Communication and Media Studies, Communication and Media Studies
2016 - 2019
Earned a Diploma in Communication and Media Studies.
The Alison School
Diploma in Media and Communication, Media and Communication
2014 - 2016
Earned a Diploma in Media and Communication.
Mumias Complex Primary School
K.C.P.E Certificate, Primary Education
2006 - 2014
Attained the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E).
Ellons Computer Centre
Basic Computer Studies, Computer Studies
2012 - 2012
Completed basic computer studies.
Booker Academy Secondary School
K.C.S.E Certificate, Secondary Education
2007 - 2011
Attained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
Portfolio
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