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Tommie Tello

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Film director and scriptwriter whose feature film Art on the Skin was nominated for a Kalasha Award.

Kenya

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I directed and wrote Art on the Skin at Kenya Film School, a feature film nominated for the Kalasha Award 13th Edition. The documentary project explored the history and symbolism of tattoo culture through research and personal stories.

At BUNI MEDIA, I collaborated with senior directors during pre-production and shoots, and supported blocking, camera angles, and performance direction. I also voiced multiple characters for animated segments and satire scripts, and operated hand and rod puppets for live-action shoots and recordings.

For Angela, my first major project at K.F.S., I led story development and scriptwriting, directed the short photostory film, and performed as its main character. I also wrote Ombati, a feature-film script recognized for writing excellence among my peers.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Assistant Director and Scriptwriter

48Hrs Film Competition

Sep 2024 - Sep 2024 (0 months)

Ensured proper documentation of order of events during and after filming, coordinated with the film director, cast, and crew to meet goals. Collaborated with other writers to tell the story in an African way based on African belief myths and misconceptions, and took the role of the main actor.

Assistant Directing Script Writing Coordination Acting

Director, Voice Over Artist and Puppeteer

Buni Media

Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 (2 months)

Collaborated with senior directors during pre-production and shoots, supported blocking, camera angles, and performance direction. Voiced multiple characters for animated segments and satire scripts, and operated hand and rod puppets for live-action shoots.

Directing Voice Acting Puppeteer In Studio Recording Collaboration

Director and Writer

Kenya Film School

Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 (2 months)

Directed a feature film that was nominated for the Kalasha Award 13th Edition. Spearheaded projects from photostories to adverts, music videos, documentaries, and feature films, serving as film director, assistant film director, and scriptwriter.

Directing Script Writing Film Production Project Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kenya Film School

Diploma, Film Production

2023 - 2023

Diploma in Film Production from Kenya Film School, February 2023 to September 2023. Completed projects include directing, writing, and acting in short films and a documentary.