A Guide To Dining Out In Nairobi

A security guard in Kenya gets a $10 USD tip from his wealthy boss. How far can he make it go?

  • Hugh Mitton
    Director
  • Hugh Mitton
    Writer
  • Angela Muriuki
    Producer
  • Yafesi Musoke
    Key Cast
    "Juma"
  • John Kararahe
    Key Cast
    "Boss"
  • Humphrey Maina
    Key Cast
    "Police Officer 1"
    Sense8, Disconnect
  • Raymond Ofula
    Key Cast
    "Maitre'd"
    The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
  • Anthony Rutabingwa
    Key Cast
    "Hotel Concierge"
    Nairobi Half Life
  • Mark Mwangi
    Key Cast
    "Waiter"
  • Martha Kago
    Key Cast
    "Tailor"
  • Eddy Ochieng
    Key Cast
    "Matatu Tout"
  • Sam Loko
    Key Cast
    "Phone Shop Attendant"
  • Wambui Ngari
    Key Cast
    "Police Officer 2"
  • Andrew Mageto
    Director of Photography
  • Samora O'Neill
    Composer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 25, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    16,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Kenya
  • Country of Filming:
    Kenya
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Hugh Mitton

Born and raised in New Zealand, Hugh spent his entire 20s seeing the world and making advertising film content. He spent 18 months living and working in Kenya, where he made this short. He is now based in the United States.

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Director Statement

This is my first ever professional narrative film, it was a pleasure to be able to shoot this in Kenya; a country I became very fond of and that to an outsider, has so many interesting facets.

PRESS NOTE: country of origin should be "New Zealand/Kenya"