Africa’s Premium Production First Partner

IAMNATIV partners with brands, agencies, organisations, and our network of filmmakers and creatives across Africa to build impactful high volume 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.

Our Work

HIV stigma, youth and mentorship. Client HelpAge UK by IAMNATIV UGANDA CREW

Rural Pharmacies in Zambia trained locally. Client – Medicines For Humany USA, produced by IAMNATIV UGANDA AND ZAMBIA CREW

The rebranding of the Uganda Women’s Water Initiative. Client – She BUILDS POWER USA, produced by IAMNATIV KENYA AND UGANDA CREW

The importance of “the Duka”, local shops in Kibera. Client – UNILEVER and Johns Hopkins – USA. BY IAMNATIV KENYA CREW

The story of the mobile TB SCANNERS in rural Nigeria. Client – Delft Imaging, produced by IAMNATIV NIGERIA AND UGANDA CREW.

Some of our Partners & clients

How We Work

Let’s Talk About Creating Your Content Engine

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 hight volume 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 identify and bring together trusted local creatives in the country or region where your project is taking place, selecting talent with passion and understanding of the subject.

We Manage & Deliver the Production

From planning and production to post-production and delivery, we manage the process with you, working through our trusted African talent network to deliver high-quality content that is authentic and fit for purpose.

Amplification

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.

Let’s explore my production options

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 *

Let’s explore my production options

See our talent come alive through the lens

Kitundu

Filmmaker

Tanzania

Luckson

CNA

Zambia

Bill

Fixer

Uganda

Odong

producer

Uganda

Oluwaseyi

Director, Filmmaker

Nigeria

Menkemndi

Filmmaker

Cameroon

Pat robert

Multmedia Journalist, Photographer, Communication Specialist

Vincent

Producer, script writer, Director, Assistant Director, BTS

Oboth oboth

Fixer

Karanja

DOCUMENTARY VIDEOGRAPHER

Mark

Producer and director

Jordi

Creative Director / DOP / Editor

VIEW CREATIVES GALLERY

JOIN AS CREATIVE

Ofem Ubi

Filmmaker

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

Babucarr Manka

Filmmaker

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!

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

Media Executive & 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!