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CINE ARTS AFRICA

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Nairobi, Kenya

CineArts Afrika is a communication and publicity firm based in Nairobi, Kenya offering an imaginative and reliable service for production of quality audio visual material. CineArts Afrika is a communication and publicity firm that produces documentaries, television programmes and feature films. We believe in bringing communication, in its entirety, to the forefront of the sustainable development debate by using audio-visual tools to promote change through access to informed opinion via film, video, radio, print and new media. Established in 1990, we are an indigenous, pioneering Kenyan filmmaking company.

CineArts Afrika’s professional capacity is anchored on experience spanning more than 20 years. We employ a social or issue-driven approach in all our initiatives. Apart from the numerous projects we have undertaken for different institutions, we also identify communication gaps and produce relevant content to address the pertinent societal issues.

Our professional and dedicated staff are prepared to work with you to realize and put forward your best to make those creative eye popping and captivating productions – productions that leaves your proposed audiences yearning for more. We have a pool of experts on call including producers, directors, script writers, editors and support staff to handle any job big or small.

To meet the tight schedule and timely delivery of services, CineArts Afrika have invested in field and post-production equipment to make us a one stop shop. Our production house is based on the latest digital video and audio equipment. We also work closely with a number of partners both in Kenya , Africa and around the world.

Pre-Production

Organizing all aspects of pre-production through post production. From conceptualization, thematic interpretation, script development, script formatting breakdown, budgeting, scheduling etc. We use industry standard software such asStoryview, Dramatica Pro, Movie Magic Screen Writer 2000, Movie Magic Budgeting, Movie Magic Scheduling and Board Master Storyboard for Animation.

Field-Production

We understand the filming business and we have the kits you may need for your filming, be it for daily or longer periods, that is entirely upon you. If you don’t need the whole kit, we can assemble what you need.

FIELD PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

Sony DVW-790WSP Digital Betacam Camcorder, batteries/charger, tripod, field monitor, sound kit and Mattebox

DVCAM camcorder, batteries/charger, tripod, sound kit and light

POST-PRODUCTION

When you are editing with us, you get the ambience that is conducive to enhance productivity, you enjoy our hot complimentary beverages – the best Kenyan coffee and tea. Feeling hungry? Dial a delivery from the many fast food outfits. Take a three minutes walk to The Westlands centre where you can have meals at the various restaurants (Indian, continental etc) or a quick snack from the many fast food outlets – all within hailing distance

from the our spacious studios. We have professional Non-linear edit suites and sound studio facilities for all your requirements .

NON-LINEAR EDIT SUITES

Non-linear – Suite A

Avid Film Composer 9000 and decks for BetacamSP, BetacamSX, Digital Betacam and Imix playback.

Edit Suite B- DVCAM/DVD/CD

DVCAM edit station

Video Services

We offer studio services at very competitive prices and do the following conversions:

Format conversion from DigiBeta to BetacamSP, DVCAM and VHS

VHS Duplication

DVD authoring, duplication and packaging

2 and 3D Animations

Sound facilities

Composition of jingles and soundtracks

Music and voice recording for commercials, TV and radio programmes production

OTHER SERVICES

Multi-media documentation for seminars, workshops, conferences and special events such as product launches and includes film/video, still photography and audio recording.

Filming Agent for temporary importation and clearance of filming equipment, Filming licenses and temporary work permits for foreign crews

Location scouting (specialties all over Kenya ),

Casting for feature films and sitcoms

Training on basic video production techniques

Planning, formulating and preparation of publicity media campaigns through television and radio programmes, TV and radio commercials, posters, stickers, banners, brochures, calendars etc.

Sales and marketing of films, television and radio programmes.

Facilitation for Live OB coverage of events and transmission