About Us
Slum TV is a grassroots media collective based in Mathare, Nairobi. The organisation was founded in 2007
Slum TV is a grassroots media collective based in Mathare, Nairobi. The organisation was founded in 2007 to train young people from the neighbourhood in digital media production under the slogan; films made by Mathare, in Mathare, for Mathare. Since 2007 Slum TV has grown to work with young adults from, and to document life in, the broader Eastlands region. The organisation has trained over 150 individuals and produced more than 500 films.
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Training
Training is one of the programs offered at Slum TV, with a mission to capture, document and tell authentic stories on the lives of informal dwellers through film and photography, we place the tool of self representation on the hands of the young people from the slums. Initially the Slum TV trainings were only for the 20 slum TV members. Production training is our speciality.
Production
We have handled logistically and financially challenging projects and through partnerships with other international and local agencies, we have been able to establish a close relationship. We are able to offer the best services based on our prime position in the industry. Our crew understands how different productions work, are flexible and can handle projects of all sizes.
Distribution
Hand in hand with our Film production and Training programme, Slum TV exhibits its films in different forums and locations mainly the Goethe Institutte, Mathare slums and in other parts of Nairobi county. The aim of this programme is to raise people’s awareness both nationally and internationally on the lives of the informal settlement dwellers through film.This serves Slum TV’s inquisition on the effects of its screening program a well as a guide for Slum TV’s content development.
Project Consulting
Slum TV's project consulting services extend beyond creative development to encompass the logistical and business aspects of filmmaking. They assist clients in creating realistic budgets and timelines, identifying potential funding sources, and navigating legal and contractual considerations. This holistic approach ensures that filmmakers have a comprehensive understanding of the resources and strategies needed to bring their project to life successfully.
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OUR HAPPY STUDENTS
What our Alumini Says
Training at Slum TV empowered me to tell my story and the stories of others.
Getting hands on experience working on real productions is the best.
Slum TV got me a job at a network doing what I love.
Consulting
Development
Our work.
Our Portfolio.
Portfolio
Nelson Andefwa of Stiches Fashion House
BaGee Music
Student Work
Stiches Fashion House
Student Work
LAST DROP
Commissioned Work
Shonde APHRC
Commissioned Work
The Short Climate Change film with Wanjira Mathai
Commissioned Work
Right to Food
Project Content
Paza Sauti
Project Content
Mathare school games (mother and son)
Student Work
Mathare Games
Student Work
Ghetto Boxing
Student Work
Law and business (lady in pink)
Student Work
A meal to save a life
Student Work
Activism through arts
Student Work
Makeup artist
Student Work
Physiotherapist
Student Work
African Angels Bakery
Commissioned Work
Eastlands College of Technology
Commissioned Work
African Angel Bakery
Commissioned Work
Eastland’s College of Technology
Commissioned Work
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