Mbithi Masya
Film Director
Member of @justaband
Co-Founder and Artistic Director @nbofilmfest
‘26 Film Craft Jury @cannes_lions

Yellow! I am thrilled to be serving on the Awarding Jury for the Film Craft Lions at Cannes Lions 2026 (@cannes_lions )
I’m looking forward to joining this incredible group of jurors to celebrate creativity and recognise the work that will define where our industry is heading.
Despite everything going on in the world, I’m glad I get to celebrate human skill, talent and craft. I don’t take this opportunity lightly.
As a filmmaker working across narrative cinema and commercial storytelling in Africa and beyond, I’m in love with work that is deeply rooted in culture and ambitious in its craft, so I can't wait to dig in ✨
See you at Cannes, and get in touch with the Awards experts for entry support.

Yellow! I am thrilled to be serving on the Awarding Jury for the Film Craft Lions at Cannes Lions 2026 (@cannes_lions )
I’m looking forward to joining this incredible group of jurors to celebrate creativity and recognise the work that will define where our industry is heading.
Despite everything going on in the world, I’m glad I get to celebrate human skill, talent and craft. I don’t take this opportunity lightly.
As a filmmaker working across narrative cinema and commercial storytelling in Africa and beyond, I’m in love with work that is deeply rooted in culture and ambitious in its craft, so I can't wait to dig in ✨
See you at Cannes, and get in touch with the Awards experts for entry support.

My @nbofilmfest fam 💛 — and many more who aren’t in the pic. Sometimes we joke, sometimes we laugh, but we’re always serious about movies 😠.
See you at the place, with the thing!

My @nbofilmfest fam 💛 — and many more who aren’t in the pic. Sometimes we joke, sometimes we laugh, but we’re always serious about movies 😠.
See you at the place, with the thing!

My @nbofilmfest fam 💛 — and many more who aren’t in the pic. Sometimes we joke, sometimes we laugh, but we’re always serious about movies 😠.
See you at the place, with the thing!

My @nbofilmfest fam 💛 — and many more who aren’t in the pic. Sometimes we joke, sometimes we laugh, but we’re always serious about movies 😠.
See you at the place, with the thing!
Fortunate. My first adventure in India was epic. Grateful for everyone who made it possible and worked on this.

@vis_age.2024 was such a fantastic experience! I can’t believe I got to meet & share the stage with living legends of the VFX world. Legends from ILM, Weta, Chocolate Tribe and more! We had VFX supervisors, animators, concept artists, and MoCap performers in town whose works include Wakanda Forever, the Matrix movies, The Creator, Planet of the Apes, Kong, Godzilla, Batman v Supes, and SO MUCH MORE!
I left so inspired and challenged. I can’t wait for next year’s festival. And to get back on that set creating again. @yvonnemuindeart , Phillip and the rest of the @ikwetaarts team, you did the ting! 👊🏿✨🌿
(Representation matters ✊🏿)

@vis_age.2024 was such a fantastic experience! I can’t believe I got to meet & share the stage with living legends of the VFX world. Legends from ILM, Weta, Chocolate Tribe and more! We had VFX supervisors, animators, concept artists, and MoCap performers in town whose works include Wakanda Forever, the Matrix movies, The Creator, Planet of the Apes, Kong, Godzilla, Batman v Supes, and SO MUCH MORE!
I left so inspired and challenged. I can’t wait for next year’s festival. And to get back on that set creating again. @yvonnemuindeart , Phillip and the rest of the @ikwetaarts team, you did the ting! 👊🏿✨🌿
(Representation matters ✊🏿)

@vis_age.2024 was such a fantastic experience! I can’t believe I got to meet & share the stage with living legends of the VFX world. Legends from ILM, Weta, Chocolate Tribe and more! We had VFX supervisors, animators, concept artists, and MoCap performers in town whose works include Wakanda Forever, the Matrix movies, The Creator, Planet of the Apes, Kong, Godzilla, Batman v Supes, and SO MUCH MORE!
I left so inspired and challenged. I can’t wait for next year’s festival. And to get back on that set creating again. @yvonnemuindeart , Phillip and the rest of the @ikwetaarts team, you did the ting! 👊🏿✨🌿
(Representation matters ✊🏿)

@vis_age.2024 was such a fantastic experience! I can’t believe I got to meet & share the stage with living legends of the VFX world. Legends from ILM, Weta, Chocolate Tribe and more! We had VFX supervisors, animators, concept artists, and MoCap performers in town whose works include Wakanda Forever, the Matrix movies, The Creator, Planet of the Apes, Kong, Godzilla, Batman v Supes, and SO MUCH MORE!
I left so inspired and challenged. I can’t wait for next year’s festival. And to get back on that set creating again. @yvonnemuindeart , Phillip and the rest of the @ikwetaarts team, you did the ting! 👊🏿✨🌿
(Representation matters ✊🏿)

@vis_age.2024 was such a fantastic experience! I can’t believe I got to meet & share the stage with living legends of the VFX world. Legends from ILM, Weta, Chocolate Tribe and more! We had VFX supervisors, animators, concept artists, and MoCap performers in town whose works include Wakanda Forever, the Matrix movies, The Creator, Planet of the Apes, Kong, Godzilla, Batman v Supes, and SO MUCH MORE!
I left so inspired and challenged. I can’t wait for next year’s festival. And to get back on that set creating again. @yvonnemuindeart , Phillip and the rest of the @ikwetaarts team, you did the ting! 👊🏿✨🌿
(Representation matters ✊🏿)

@vis_age.2024 was such a fantastic experience! I can’t believe I got to meet & share the stage with living legends of the VFX world. Legends from ILM, Weta, Chocolate Tribe and more! We had VFX supervisors, animators, concept artists, and MoCap performers in town whose works include Wakanda Forever, the Matrix movies, The Creator, Planet of the Apes, Kong, Godzilla, Batman v Supes, and SO MUCH MORE!
I left so inspired and challenged. I can’t wait for next year’s festival. And to get back on that set creating again. @yvonnemuindeart , Phillip and the rest of the @ikwetaarts team, you did the ting! 👊🏿✨🌿
(Representation matters ✊🏿)

@vis_age.2024 was such a fantastic experience! I can’t believe I got to meet & share the stage with living legends of the VFX world. Legends from ILM, Weta, Chocolate Tribe and more! We had VFX supervisors, animators, concept artists, and MoCap performers in town whose works include Wakanda Forever, the Matrix movies, The Creator, Planet of the Apes, Kong, Godzilla, Batman v Supes, and SO MUCH MORE!
I left so inspired and challenged. I can’t wait for next year’s festival. And to get back on that set creating again. @yvonnemuindeart , Phillip and the rest of the @ikwetaarts team, you did the ting! 👊🏿✨🌿
(Representation matters ✊🏿)

@vis_age.2024 was such a fantastic experience! I can’t believe I got to meet & share the stage with living legends of the VFX world. Legends from ILM, Weta, Chocolate Tribe and more! We had VFX supervisors, animators, concept artists, and MoCap performers in town whose works include Wakanda Forever, the Matrix movies, The Creator, Planet of the Apes, Kong, Godzilla, Batman v Supes, and SO MUCH MORE!
I left so inspired and challenged. I can’t wait for next year’s festival. And to get back on that set creating again. @yvonnemuindeart , Phillip and the rest of the @ikwetaarts team, you did the ting! 👊🏿✨🌿
(Representation matters ✊🏿)

@vis_age.2024 was such a fantastic experience! I can’t believe I got to meet & share the stage with living legends of the VFX world. Legends from ILM, Weta, Chocolate Tribe and more! We had VFX supervisors, animators, concept artists, and MoCap performers in town whose works include Wakanda Forever, the Matrix movies, The Creator, Planet of the Apes, Kong, Godzilla, Batman v Supes, and SO MUCH MORE!
I left so inspired and challenged. I can’t wait for next year’s festival. And to get back on that set creating again. @yvonnemuindeart , Phillip and the rest of the @ikwetaarts team, you did the ting! 👊🏿✨🌿
(Representation matters ✊🏿)

@vis_age.2024 was such a fantastic experience! I can’t believe I got to meet & share the stage with living legends of the VFX world. Legends from ILM, Weta, Chocolate Tribe and more! We had VFX supervisors, animators, concept artists, and MoCap performers in town whose works include Wakanda Forever, the Matrix movies, The Creator, Planet of the Apes, Kong, Godzilla, Batman v Supes, and SO MUCH MORE!
I left so inspired and challenged. I can’t wait for next year’s festival. And to get back on that set creating again. @yvonnemuindeart , Phillip and the rest of the @ikwetaarts team, you did the ting! 👊🏿✨🌿
(Representation matters ✊🏿)
Last week had a lot going on(!). But, this particular night was one for the ages. Got to celebrate the bro’s, @blinkybillmusic ‘s, new album and have a crazy fun time doing it. Love is the vibe ✨
And this week we’re back to the grind
Last week had a lot going on(!). But, this particular night was one for the ages. Got to celebrate the bro’s, @blinkybillmusic ‘s, new album and have a crazy fun time doing it. Love is the vibe ✨
And this week we’re back to the grind
Last week had a lot going on(!). But, this particular night was one for the ages. Got to celebrate the bro’s, @blinkybillmusic ‘s, new album and have a crazy fun time doing it. Love is the vibe ✨
And this week we’re back to the grind
Last week had a lot going on(!). But, this particular night was one for the ages. Got to celebrate the bro’s, @blinkybillmusic ‘s, new album and have a crazy fun time doing it. Love is the vibe ✨
And this week we’re back to the grind
Last week had a lot going on(!). But, this particular night was one for the ages. Got to celebrate the bro’s, @blinkybillmusic ‘s, new album and have a crazy fun time doing it. Love is the vibe ✨
And this week we’re back to the grind
Last week had a lot going on(!). But, this particular night was one for the ages. Got to celebrate the bro’s, @blinkybillmusic ‘s, new album and have a crazy fun time doing it. Love is the vibe ✨
And this week we’re back to the grind
Last week had a lot going on(!). But, this particular night was one for the ages. Got to celebrate the bro’s, @blinkybillmusic ‘s, new album and have a crazy fun time doing it. Love is the vibe ✨
And this week we’re back to the grind
Last week had a lot going on(!). But, this particular night was one for the ages. Got to celebrate the bro’s, @blinkybillmusic ‘s, new album and have a crazy fun time doing it. Love is the vibe ✨
And this week we’re back to the grind
Last week had a lot going on(!). But, this particular night was one for the ages. Got to celebrate the bro’s, @blinkybillmusic ‘s, new album and have a crazy fun time doing it. Love is the vibe ✨
And this week we’re back to the grind
Last week had a lot going on(!). But, this particular night was one for the ages. Got to celebrate the bro’s, @blinkybillmusic ‘s, new album and have a crazy fun time doing it. Love is the vibe ✨
And this week we’re back to the grind

We made a thing! And it's having its World Premiere at TIFF!
So happy and proud of the little family that came together to make this short film! Thank you all!
Produced by LBX Africa(@lbxafrica); Co-produced by Seven Thirty Films
And in association with SAME But Different Entertainment.
Producer: Bramwel Iro(@irobram )
Co-Producer: Wafa Tadjin(@wafataj)
Executive Producers: Sam Soko(@soko_sam)Awam Amkpa
Production Manager: Ivy Kiru(@ivykiru)
STARRING
Malik Wandera, Victor Kamau Makgati(@v.makgati), Faith Kibathi(@ms_kibathi ), Mbeki Mwalimu(@mbekimwalimu ) (Bless you all!)
CREW!
Director of Photography: Robin Asselmeyer(@robinasselmeyer )
Production Designer: Wanjiku Mbigua(@artshikodaisy )
Editor: Louiza Wanjiku
Costume Designer: Wambui Thimba(@wambuithimba )
Casting Director: Lorealla Jowi(@lorellajowi )
Publicist: Angel Cheng(@misschenga )
First Assistant Director: Mike Muraya(@mikemuraya )
Production Assistant: Kennedy Kirimi
Location Manager: Sam Bodo(@location101africa )
Location Coordinator: John Marete(@maretejohn24 )
Location Assistant: Ali Chevanga(@ali_chavanga )
Production Accounting:Ruth Munyiri, Jotham Njoroge
Casting Assistant: Collins Ochieng
Continuity: Victoria Maimba
Art Assistants: Ken Mutua, Peter Ngunjiri
Standby Props: Joel Mwangi
1st Assistant Camera: Ulf Leide
2nd Assistant Cameram: Julian Oburu
Digital Imaging Technician: Murtaza Zain
Make Up Artist: Valarie Mdeizi
Gaffer: Ken Omutimba (@ken_omutimba )
Key Grip: Nahashon Muigai
Best Boy: Patrick Kamunya
Location Sound Mixer : Edward Ahenda
Boom Swinger : Arnold Abdallah
Colorist: Jonny Thorpe(@kingofcurtis )
Sound Design and Music: CJ Mirra(@cj_mirra )
Dialogue Edit and Sound Mix: Susan Pennington
Post Production Consultant: Nani Wenani(@gridstu.gram )
Assistant Editor: Jordan Inaan
Camera Light andGrip Equipment : Kenya Grips and Sparks Limited
Sound Equipment: LBx Africa
Sound Edit and Mix: Spool UK
ADR: Decimal Media KE
This fim would not have been possible without the support of New York University(NYU) ABU DHABI and DOCUBOX (East African Documentary Film Fund)
And my eternal gratitude to Mayonde, Sunny Dolat, Claudia Prietzel and Benson Mandela.
We made a thing! And it's having its World Premiere at TIFF!
So happy and proud of the little family that came together to make this short film! Thank you all!
Produced by LBX Africa(@lbxafrica); Co-produced by Seven Thirty Films
And in association with SAME But Different Entertainment.
Producer: Bramwel Iro(@irobram )
Co-Producer: Wafa Tadjin(@wafataj)
Executive Producers: Sam Soko(@soko_sam)Awam Amkpa
Production Manager: Ivy Kiru(@ivykiru)
STARRING
Malik Wandera, Victor Kamau Makgati(@v.makgati), Faith Kibathi(@ms_kibathi ), Mbeki Mwalimu(@mbekimwalimu ) (Bless you all!)
CREW!
Director of Photography: Robin Asselmeyer(@robinasselmeyer )
Production Designer: Wanjiku Mbigua(@artshikodaisy )
Editor: Louiza Wanjiku
Costume Designer: Wambui Thimba(@wambuithimba )
Casting Director: Lorealla Jowi(@lorellajowi )
Publicist: Angel Cheng(@misschenga )
First Assistant Director: Mike Muraya(@mikemuraya )
Production Assistant: Kennedy Kirimi
Location Manager: Sam Bodo(@location101africa )
Location Coordinator: John Marete(@maretejohn24 )
Location Assistant: Ali Chevanga(@ali_chavanga )
Production Accounting:Ruth Munyiri, Jotham Njoroge
Casting Assistant: Collins Ochieng
Continuity: Victoria Maimba
Art Assistants: Ken Mutua, Peter Ngunjiri
Standby Props: Joel Mwangi
1st Assistant Camera: Ulf Leide
2nd Assistant Cameram: Julian Oburu
Digital Imaging Technician: Murtaza Zain
Make Up Artist: Valarie Mdeizi
Gaffer: Ken Omutimba (@ken_omutimba )
Key Grip: Nahashon Muigai
Best Boy: Patrick Kamunya
Location Sound Mixer : Edward Ahenda
Boom Swinger : Arnold Abdallah
Colorist: Jonny Thorpe(@kingofcurtis )
Sound Design and Music: CJ Mirra(@cj_mirra )
Dialogue Edit and Sound Mix: Susan Pennington
Post Production Consultant: Nani Wenani(@gridstu.gram )
Assistant Editor: Jordan Inaan
Camera Light andGrip Equipment : Kenya Grips and Sparks Limited
Sound Equipment: LBx Africa
Sound Edit and Mix: Spool UK
ADR: Decimal Media KE
This fim would not have been possible without the support of New York University(NYU) ABU DHABI and DOCUBOX (East African Documentary Film Fund)
And my eternal gratitude to Mayonde, Sunny Dolat, Claudia Prietzel and Benson Mandela.

We made a thing! And it's having its World Premiere at TIFF!
So happy and proud of the little family that came together to make this short film! Thank you all!
Produced by LBX Africa(@lbxafrica); Co-produced by Seven Thirty Films
And in association with SAME But Different Entertainment.
Producer: Bramwel Iro(@irobram )
Co-Producer: Wafa Tadjin(@wafataj)
Executive Producers: Sam Soko(@soko_sam)Awam Amkpa
Production Manager: Ivy Kiru(@ivykiru)
STARRING
Malik Wandera, Victor Kamau Makgati(@v.makgati), Faith Kibathi(@ms_kibathi ), Mbeki Mwalimu(@mbekimwalimu ) (Bless you all!)
CREW!
Director of Photography: Robin Asselmeyer(@robinasselmeyer )
Production Designer: Wanjiku Mbigua(@artshikodaisy )
Editor: Louiza Wanjiku
Costume Designer: Wambui Thimba(@wambuithimba )
Casting Director: Lorealla Jowi(@lorellajowi )
Publicist: Angel Cheng(@misschenga )
First Assistant Director: Mike Muraya(@mikemuraya )
Production Assistant: Kennedy Kirimi
Location Manager: Sam Bodo(@location101africa )
Location Coordinator: John Marete(@maretejohn24 )
Location Assistant: Ali Chevanga(@ali_chavanga )
Production Accounting:Ruth Munyiri, Jotham Njoroge
Casting Assistant: Collins Ochieng
Continuity: Victoria Maimba
Art Assistants: Ken Mutua, Peter Ngunjiri
Standby Props: Joel Mwangi
1st Assistant Camera: Ulf Leide
2nd Assistant Cameram: Julian Oburu
Digital Imaging Technician: Murtaza Zain
Make Up Artist: Valarie Mdeizi
Gaffer: Ken Omutimba (@ken_omutimba )
Key Grip: Nahashon Muigai
Best Boy: Patrick Kamunya
Location Sound Mixer : Edward Ahenda
Boom Swinger : Arnold Abdallah
Colorist: Jonny Thorpe(@kingofcurtis )
Sound Design and Music: CJ Mirra(@cj_mirra )
Dialogue Edit and Sound Mix: Susan Pennington
Post Production Consultant: Nani Wenani(@gridstu.gram )
Assistant Editor: Jordan Inaan
Camera Light andGrip Equipment : Kenya Grips and Sparks Limited
Sound Equipment: LBx Africa
Sound Edit and Mix: Spool UK
ADR: Decimal Media KE
This fim would not have been possible without the support of New York University(NYU) ABU DHABI and DOCUBOX (East African Documentary Film Fund)
And my eternal gratitude to Mayonde, Sunny Dolat, Claudia Prietzel and Benson Mandela.

We made a thing! And it's having its World Premiere at TIFF!
So happy and proud of the little family that came together to make this short film! Thank you all!
Produced by LBX Africa(@lbxafrica); Co-produced by Seven Thirty Films
And in association with SAME But Different Entertainment.
Producer: Bramwel Iro(@irobram )
Co-Producer: Wafa Tadjin(@wafataj)
Executive Producers: Sam Soko(@soko_sam)Awam Amkpa
Production Manager: Ivy Kiru(@ivykiru)
STARRING
Malik Wandera, Victor Kamau Makgati(@v.makgati), Faith Kibathi(@ms_kibathi ), Mbeki Mwalimu(@mbekimwalimu ) (Bless you all!)
CREW!
Director of Photography: Robin Asselmeyer(@robinasselmeyer )
Production Designer: Wanjiku Mbigua(@artshikodaisy )
Editor: Louiza Wanjiku
Costume Designer: Wambui Thimba(@wambuithimba )
Casting Director: Lorealla Jowi(@lorellajowi )
Publicist: Angel Cheng(@misschenga )
First Assistant Director: Mike Muraya(@mikemuraya )
Production Assistant: Kennedy Kirimi
Location Manager: Sam Bodo(@location101africa )
Location Coordinator: John Marete(@maretejohn24 )
Location Assistant: Ali Chevanga(@ali_chavanga )
Production Accounting:Ruth Munyiri, Jotham Njoroge
Casting Assistant: Collins Ochieng
Continuity: Victoria Maimba
Art Assistants: Ken Mutua, Peter Ngunjiri
Standby Props: Joel Mwangi
1st Assistant Camera: Ulf Leide
2nd Assistant Cameram: Julian Oburu
Digital Imaging Technician: Murtaza Zain
Make Up Artist: Valarie Mdeizi
Gaffer: Ken Omutimba (@ken_omutimba )
Key Grip: Nahashon Muigai
Best Boy: Patrick Kamunya
Location Sound Mixer : Edward Ahenda
Boom Swinger : Arnold Abdallah
Colorist: Jonny Thorpe(@kingofcurtis )
Sound Design and Music: CJ Mirra(@cj_mirra )
Dialogue Edit and Sound Mix: Susan Pennington
Post Production Consultant: Nani Wenani(@gridstu.gram )
Assistant Editor: Jordan Inaan
Camera Light andGrip Equipment : Kenya Grips and Sparks Limited
Sound Equipment: LBx Africa
Sound Edit and Mix: Spool UK
ADR: Decimal Media KE
This fim would not have been possible without the support of New York University(NYU) ABU DHABI and DOCUBOX (East African Documentary Film Fund)
And my eternal gratitude to Mayonde, Sunny Dolat, Claudia Prietzel and Benson Mandela.
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