Searching for Amani

She is a documentary filmmaker, photographer, and ocean advocate focused on telling stories that highlight our connection to the natural world. Through shared human experiences, she believes storytelling fosters empathy and creates impact. She has produced projects in over fifty countries for major outlets, including Netflix’s Emmy-nominated series Ugly Delicious and numerous international expeditions. Her directing work includes the award-winning short films Lessons from Jeju, Monster in Our Closet and Daughters of the Sea.

She is a Kenyan filmmaker and producer dedicated to telling stories that highlight the struggles and resilience of communities affected by the global climate crisis. As a producer at the Solutions Storytelling Project, supported by the Skoll Foundation, she oversees the production of 19 short documentary films from across Africa. The project connects African filmmakers with social innovators to create solution-focused films, aiming to inspire positive change in their communities and raise awareness about climate-related challenges.