Film isn't just a reflection of the society, it's a teacher!
Grace Wanjiku Matu is a filmmaker living with disability based in Nairobi, Kenya. Grace is the founder and C.E.O of Mawingu Productions which is a start-up independent film and media company. Grace draws inspiration from her own life experiences as well as others living with different impairments in a third world country. She is a currently a student at the University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw, Poland pursing a Masters degree in Management. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts and Film studies from Kenyatta University. She has been actively involved in the making of several school film projects. Such roles include director, script writer, editor and continuity person. Grace enjoys watching a good story and she dreams of becoming the first renowned film director with disability and working on projects with the talented Steven Spielberg.
  • Director (3 Credits)
    In My Lonely2021
    Documentary, Experimental, Short, Student, Other
    The Color of Life2018
    Short, Student
    My Last Goodbye2016
    Short, Student
  • Writer (2 Credits)
    In My Lonely2021
    Documentary, Experimental, Short, Student, Other
    My Last Goodbye2016
    Short, Student
Award winner
The Color of Life
European Film Festival Integration You and Me
Koszalin 75-415
2019
Official Selection
The Color of Life
African Film Festival
Kisoro - Kabale
2018
Official Selection
The Color of Life
Humanitarian Film Day
Official Selection
The Color of Life
The Lift-Off Sessions
England
College
Kenyatta University
B.A in Theatre Arts and Film
20122018
High School
Joytown Secondary School for the Physically Handicapped
Kenya Ceritificate of Secondary Education
20072010
Birth City
Nairobi
Current City
Nairobi
Hometown
Nairobi
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
African
Eye Color
Other
Married To
n/a
Children
none
Film isn't just a reflection of the society, it's a teacher!
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