S1E5: Working While Becoming | An ADMI Christmas ft Wilfred Kiumi

This chapter follows Wilfred at a turning point in his career, working on Omo Pick a Box and moving deeper into Kenya’s commercial and television production space. What begins as exposure quickly becomes an education, shaped by real sets, real pressure, and crews drawn from across the world. He breaks down the discipline of shooting on film, from loading magazines in complete darkness to the strict limits that forced precision and planning. It is a world where mistakes were costly, learning was physical, and craft was built through observation and repetition rather than classrooms. International crews, long days, and high standards became the training ground. As freelance work expanded across documentaries, commercials, and global productions, a deeper question emerged. How does an industry grow if knowledge is never passed on? This moment plants the seed for teaching, mentorship, and eventually the idea of building a film school rooted in lived experience, not theory alone. Join us as we expand access to quality education and empower the next generation of African creatives.