I started as a photographer, then with time I realised that I needed a format that could allow me to incorporate more content, and that is how I got into documentary filmmaking.
This is my first project, and hopefully there will be many more. I have worked with many documentary filmmakers who inspired my journey, including Ras Mutabaruka.
It takes a huge team to produce a documentary and I'm thankful for all involved, and the cast for allowing me to tell their story.
Gathoni, aka Panzigo, is a photographer and filmmaker based in Nairobi. This is her fifth year in the creative space, and she has just released a documentary series on Nairobi’s streetwear culture, available on YouTube. You can find her on Instagram @Panzigo, or at www.panzigo.com.
1.How did you get into photography and filmmaking? I’ve always had a love for photography and visual arts. When I was growing up, I didn’t know it was something I could explore as a career. But, I decided to take a leap of faith, and it paid off! I am passionate about telling stories, different stories, and in different mediums. I started as a photographer, then with time I realised that I needed a format that could allow me to incorporate more content, and that is how I got into documentary filmmaking. This is my first project, and hopefully there will be many more. I have worked with many documentary filmmakers who inspired my journey, including Ras Mutabaruka, who is the founder of TAP Magazine, which is the production house that supported the documentary. He was my mentor throughout the process. It takes a huge team to produce a documentary and I'm thankful for all involved, and the cast for allowing me to tell their story.
