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SCREEN PRODUCTION
Bold approaches all screen work with discipline, depth, and collaborative integrity.
Our Screen Production Department focuses on:
-Short films
-Documentary projects
-Intercultural film collaborations
-Actor-driven screen storytelling
Screen production at Bold is grounded in strong performance foundations, intentional rehearsal processes, and clear narrative direction.
FOUNDATIONAL EXPERIENCE
The formation of the Screen Production Department is informed by the professional journey of our founder, Aroji Otieno — an actor, director, and producer working across stage and screen.
His television work includes the hit series Jambaz, aired on Nation Media Group, alongside multiple film and media projects developed during his tenure as Creative and Film Director at Film Aid.
This experience shaped Bold’s understanding of screen storytelling — balancing artistic integrity with production discipline.
FILM COLLABORATION
A significant milestone in Bold’s screen development emerged during the Bold International Symposium 2025, supported by CultureHub and the Seoul Institute of the Arts. The symposium resulted in the production of two major films directed by Professor Christian Tapies.THE MBOCH (Househelp)
A short science-fiction film told through the perspective of a humanoid house help designed to resemble a Kenyan celebrity’s late wife. As she begins to confront her emotional limitations, she must navigate questions of identity, consciousness, and humanity before facing deactivation. The film explores: Artificial intelligence Grief and memory Human emotion versus programmed response Cross-cultural aesthetics The Mboch situates African storytelling within a contemporary global cinematic dialogue. KUVUNJA MIPAKA (Bringing Down Fences) A documentary capturing the intercultural exchange during the Bold International Symposium, hosted at Karichota Arts Residency near Mount Kenya.
Featuring Kenyan and Korean artists collaborating both physically and virtually, the film documents creative dialogue, cultural exchange, and the development of shared artistic language. The documentary reflects Bold’s commitment to global artistic partnership through screen media.
INSTITUTIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
These productions mark a pivotal step in Bold’s institutional growth. They strengthen collaborative relationships with CultureHub and La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club while expanding Bold’s capacity in professional film production.
Screen Production at Bold is designed to: -Develop actor-centered films -Facilitate intercultural cinema -Expand African narratives into global platforms -Integrate training with production
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