SHOTO

A story found by FIRUL MAITHYA and ARNOLD MVOI

Shifting gears in the Eastlands of Nairobi, a local man strives to take over the matatu bus industry with a promise to uphold its vibrant culture.

Shoto is a story about the Matatu bus culture in Nairobi told through the eyes of a local driver named Ken. The unique state of transportation within the biggest city in Kenya can only be experienced first-hand behind the Matatu steering wheel. Ken builds a unique community through his customers and colleagues as he works toward owning his own bus in the near future. Shoto provides a portrait of a man with big dreams in a challenging economic environment.

DIRECTION & SCRIPT SUPERVISION

Firul Maithya and Vanessa Wairimu Njora

PRODUCTION

Gloriah Amondi, James Martin, Vanessa Wairimu Njora, and Florence Nyokabi

CINEMATOGRAPHY

Juma Adero and Ishmael Azeli

EDITING

Firul Maithya, James Martin, and Vanessa Wairimu Njora

SOUND & MUSIC

Juma Adero, Arnold Mvoi, and Florence Nyokabi