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About
We Are Not The Machine is a Kenya-based, female-led production company founded by News Emmy and Peabody-nominated producer Toni Kamau.
We provide end-to-end service production across Kenya and East Africa for international broadcasters, platforms, and independent production companies. Our team supports global clients with local producing expertise, trusted networks, and on-the-ground execution that meets international editorial and production standards
Our services include local producing, research, casting, access, logistics, permits, crew sourcing, location management, and field production for factual, branded, and narrative projects. We specialize in complex shoots involving sensitive subjects, remote locations, and tight timelines.
Our service production clients include Bloomberg, Microsoft GitHub, Voice of America, and independent U.S.-based production companies. Our work has aired on Bloomberg, ARTE, PBS, BBC, and CCTV Africa, and has supported projects premiering at leading festivals including Sundance and Hot Docs.
We combine deep regional knowledge with a cinematic, detail-driven approach, making us a trusted local partner for stories produced in Africa for global audiences.
Previous Works:
How Drones and Open Source are Building Maps for Refugees
Description: In one of Africa's largest refugee camps, an incredible tech-for-good story is unfolding. See how UNHCR and the local community in Kakuma are using community-flown drones, AI, and open source tools on GitHub to create the first-ever detailed maps of their home. This vital data is the first step in building a sustainable future.
Role: Crew, Service Production
Client: Majority Films (USA)
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/EHccwVnNK4c?si=kOvZRd4sPDWiRAI-
Run For Your Life (Bloomberg Investigates)
Description: In 2021, Agnes Tirop broke the women's 10,000 meter world record. Five weeks later, she was dead. Bloomberg Investigates examines her murder and the threat of violence for other Kenyan runners.
Client: Bloomberg London
Role: Research, Casting, Crew, Service Production
Watch Here: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2023-11-15/run-for-your-life-video
The Big Business of Drilling Deep Into the Earth – Bloomberg Primer (Kenya Unit)
Description: Geothermal has been the underdog of the energy industry - but that may be about to change as new startups use fracking technologies to expand potential geothermal sites.
Client: Bloomberg PLC
Role: Research, Casting, Crew, Kenya unit Production
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/xM31ZUv5Bqg?si=-_qlefQ4KoXVoW4_
The Battle for Laikipia Feature Documentary (Sundance 2024)
Description: A striking look at climate, land, and legacy in Kenya’s Laikipia region. Co-produced by We Are Not the Machine and One Story Up (USA). Broadcast on BBC Storyville and several European broadcasters.
Winner of several global film festival awards including Sundance Amazon MGM non fiction producer prize winner
Watch trailer: https://youtu.be/cKrmAEDC5fc?si=wS-jVKBCRMv40F9l
Softie (Sundance 2020)
Description: A daring story of activism, family, and democracy.
Co-produced by LBx Africa, We are not the machine and Eyesteelfilm (Canada)
Broadcast on BBC Storyville, PBS, and several European broadcasters.
Winner of several global film festival awards including Sundance Best Editing award and the Dupont award.
Watch trailer: https://youtu.be/SbBF4C1Ibgw?si=NXkd6J5sdU3qbK06
Products and Services
Film Production, Documentary production, Service Production, Fixer, Casting, Logistics and permits