Africa’s Premium Production Partner

IAMNATIV partners with brands, agencies, organisations, and our network of filmmakers and creatives across Africa to build impactful production projects together

We Turn African Stories Into Impact

Together, we develop culturally intelligent strategies for documentaries, campaign films, photography, and digital content that connect with audiences and drive measurable social impact.

We combine trusted African talent with international production standards to create authentic, high-quality stories that reflect the people, communities, and cultures at the heart of them.

Through our creative network across 15 African countries, we bring together the right people, local knowledge, and production expertise for every project while helping build sustainable careers for African creatives.

Because the most powerful stories are told by the people who live them.

Some of our Partners & clients

Catholic Relief Services logo
Oxfam International logo
African Wildlife Foundation logo
World Food Programme logo
Save the Children logo
Actionaid logo
HelpAge International logo
Plan International logo
Delft Imaging Systems logo
Care logo
Johns Hopkins University logo
Medicines for Humanity logo
World Vision logo
She Builds Power logo
Unilever logo

How We Work

Let’s Talk About Your Project

We start with a Zoom conversation to understand your objectives, audience, budget, timeline and the story you want to tell. We take time to understand your goals, audience, key messages and the stories that matter most.

We Build the Strategy

We develop an impactful short- or long-term creative and production strategy designed around your goals and the communities you want to reach.

We Assemble the Right Creative Team

We develop an impactful short- or long-term creative and production strategy designed around your goals and the communities you want to reach.

We Manage & Deliver the Production

We develop an impactful short- or long-term creative and production strategy designed around your goals and the communities you want to reach.

The result

A library of versatile media content that can be used across your website, social media, campaigns, investor updates, donor communications, reports, media outreach and internal communications throughout the year.

Our Popular Productions

All-inclusive

Strategy, pre-production, production, and social-media-ready delivery

Social Impact Campaign Package

6–12 month content package for your foundation and organisation to use across your social media channels.

See the social media package we created for our client She Builds Power

Includes
  • Crew
  • 3–6 shooting days
  • Hero Film (3–5 min)
  • 6–10 reels
  • 100+ photos
  • Delivery: 4 weeks
Events Coverage Package

Events Coverage with Socially Driven Reels & Photography – Fast Turnaround

See the events coverage package we created for our client AI 4 StartUps

Includes
  • Crew
  • 1 shooting day (8–10 hrs)
  • Highlights video (2–3 min)
  • BTS reel (≤1 min)
  • 30 edited photos
  • BTS reel
Monthly Impact Package

Longer-Term Campaigns
Starter Series
Consistent monthly content for your SMEs, brands or NGO
Goal: Build consistent online presence

Includes
  • Crew
  • Highlight video (2–3 min)/ quarter
  • One shoot / month
  • Photos *
  • Social media reels *

See our talent come alive through the lens

David

Graphic Designer and Motion Graphics Animator

Kenya

Olanrewaju

Filmmaking

Nigeria

Madalitso

Video Editor, Camera Operator, Photographer and Graphic designer

Malawi

George-isaac

Videographer

Bangladesh

Magofe

Producer

South Africa

Eric

Actor-Producer

Nigeria

Chibuike

Film Editor

Thabang

Producer exhibitor director

Iradukunda ningi

voice over artist

Rabin

Filmmaker

Nompumelelo

Cinematographer and Gaffer

E. Rappoport

Creative Producer

Chrome Productions UK

It was a great masterclass. Thanks for hosting IAMNATIV.

Dotun

Content Creative

Nigeria

It’s been awesome since we started. @nativplatform, I’m grateful for the drill, training and opportunity you and are giving us. Thank you! 🙏🏽🥰​

Esther I. Rodríguez-Miranda

Marketing

Medicines for Humanity USA

Working with IAMNATIV. They demonstrated professionalism, an understanding of our project, and clear, responsive communication. The final product video was polished, with attention to detail. We had a great collaborative experience.

Benjamin

Content Creative

Nigeria

It's such a fabulous session, truly a masterclass🥰

Dick Weisberg

Brand Development, Marketing and Advertising

Medicines for Humanity USA

As a humanitarian organization .. the movie makers on this project were the perfect choice.

Manka

Content Creative

Gambia

It’s never about making one film. It’s about getting the skills needed to make many more films professionally. Thank you for the amazing experience so far!

Syliva Effendi

Marketing Manager

Delft Imaging, The Netherlands

Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication. I am super proud of what we've brought out of Nigeria.​

Jane Mote

Jury

Nativ Shorts 2023

Nativ's creatives are hugely talented and supportive of each other. They represent a bright future for the growth of the creative sector across Africa.

Dayo

Fixer & Content Creative, Nigeria

Special thanks to Nativ for giving me a platform to showcase my works and creativity.​

Oludotun

Content Creative

The quality of our work has finally been recognized and awarded. We can not afford to stop this train that has just begun to move.

Abdoulie

Content Creative

Gambia

Opportunities are scarce in Gambia and participating in "I am Nativ has amplified my skills and opened doors in ways I never imagined.

Benjamin

Content Creative

Nigeria

Thank you @nativplatform for the opportunities giving to young African creative to showcase our talents and skills.

Teddy

Content Creative

Kenya

I would like to thank IamNativ for this opportunity.We had the chance of being paired with mentors and getting to learn from them and conceptualize our film ideas with their help was simply amazing.

Ubi

Content Creative

My experience with IAMNATIV has been blissful; that discipline is unmatched and I am grateful to be a part of it.

Ololade

Filmmaker

I want to thank you specially for the opportunity you gave and still give us. It has changed the course of my journey drastically as a filmmaker. God bless you! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Victory

Filmmaker

Nigeria

NATIV has given me the motivation I needed to push further in this journey of my career. After this project am currently planning on another project also. Thank you!

Esther

Content Creative

Uganda

Thank you for creating a platform that celebrates African filmmakers and storytelling.

Fidelis

Content Creative

Nigeria

Thank you Nativ for this amazing opportunity 🙏🏾🙏🏾

Kevin de Randamie

I’ve been fortunate enough to work with IAMNATIV on our first South African project. They helped find a professional videographer and therewith strengthened our marketing assets considerably!

Isadora Bigourdan

IAMNATIV showcases the ability to transform opportunities into impactful solutions, all while elevating African voices in the global media landscape.

Our Impact

70%

Creatives that secured more than two paid work opportunities

15

Countries in Africa with active Nativ Creatives

36

Filmmakers elevated through our annual Nativ Shorts Competition

Get In Touch With Us

Book a 30-minute chat with our Creative Director

WhatsApp +256 790 279 274

Amsterdam, Nairobi, Kampala