Amos (Guzman) Cheruiyot is a Kenyan filmmaker and creative producer, founder of Filmmakers Hangout. He champions storytelling communities, emerging voices, and socially grounded African cinema through collaboration and dialogue.
Amos (Guzman) Cheruiyot is a Kenyan filmmaker, writer, and creative producer known for his work in film development, storytelling communities, and cultural collaboration.
He is the founder of Filmmakers Hangout, a creative community and platform that brings together filmmakers, writers, and visual storytellers to share ideas, develop projects, and build sustainable creative careers. Through this initiative, Amos has played a key role in nurturing emerging voices and encouraging peer-to-peer learning within the film ecosystem.
As a storyteller, his interests lean toward socially grounded narratives, creative experimentation, and conversations around authorship, ownership, and collaboration in film. He is also recognized for his ability to connect people across disciplines, often acting as a bridge between creatives, institutions, and audiences.
Operating under the alias "Guzman," Amos blends grassroots community-building with a forward-looking vision for African cinema, positioning storytelling not just as art, but as a tool for dialogue, growth, and collective memory.
Official Selection
MATA HARI (2024)
The 48 Hour Film Project
Nairobi
2024
Official Selection
Bloom
The 48 Hour Film Project
Nairobi
2023
Official Selection
The Click
JKUAT TALENT SHOW 2021
Juja
2021
Foxton Film Awards
The Click
JKUAT MULTIMEDIA AND DEVELOPMENT FESTIVAL
NAIROBI
2021
College
Jomo kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
Bachelor of Science in Statistics (B.Sc. Statistics)
20172022
High School
Litein High School
KCSE
20132016
Birth Date
July 14, 1999
Nickname
Guzman
Birth City
Sotik, Bomet, Kenya.
Current City
Nairobi
Hometown
Bomet
Height
6 feet & 1 inch
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Kenyan
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Cancer
Married To
None yet
Children
None yet
I am just a self-taught filmmaker.
"There are no rules in filmmaking. Only sins. And the cardinal sin is dullness." - Frank Capra
Amos (Guzman) Cheruiyot is a Kenyan filmmaker and creative producer, founder of Filmmakers Hangout. He champions storytelling communities, emerging voices, and socially grounded African cinema through collaboration and dialogue.
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