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Neha Manoj Shah

Kenya

Production Design & Set Creation
Strong Work Ethic
Visual Storytelling

Biography

Neha is a writer and director from Nairobi, Kenya. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Fine Art from Loughborough University, UK. Her previous works include 8 short films which have won awards and have screened at festivals around the world. Her short film ‘Tinkerbell, dance’ was screened at The Smalls in London (2006). ‘Love Sweet Sound’ won the Docubox Short film Pitch in 2018. Her short film ‘FACE MASK for Sale’ won the Ladima Foundation competition (2020) and has been showcased in South Africa and parts of UK. Neha’s stories revolve around challenging social constructs and bringing awareness to the audience through film. She believes that film is a powerful tool and is able to reach a wider audience. Through film she is able to alter perceptions and create a change that is very much needed in this world.

Skills

Roles

  • Advanced
  • Advanced
  • Intermediate
  • Basic

Technical Skills

  • Advanced

Soft Skills

  • Advanced
  • Intermediate
  • Intermediate

Other Skills

  • Advanced
  • Advanced

Work Experience

2019 – Present day

Writer/ Director

Seventh Ivory Productions Ltd. (Kenya)

2015 – 2019

Writer/ Director

Freelancer (Kenya)
Writing and directing my own short films. Working independently with a small crew.

Education

2004 – 2007

Fine Art

Loughborough Univeristy

Film and Photography