Lights, Camera, Action! John Muigai's Road to New York University with AFEX's Support
Can you tell us about your journey and decision to pursue film and photography in college? I have been interested in pursuing film from a young age. I am incredibly passionate about theatre, drama and literature and all those interests culminated in an affinity for film. I chose to pursue it at college level because much as one can do it without necessarily having studied at college level, having a degree from a renowned university will set you apart from others in this very competitive industry. Moreover, a lot of colleges offer work placements and exposure opportunities that can really give one a leg-up in their journey into the arts. What inspired your passion for film and photography, particularly in the context of your experiences in Nairobi? As a young African Filmmaker, I have grown up on Western Media and watched the global cinema scene be engulfed by its influence. I either saw a few African stories that were built on stereotypes, caricatures and Wes...