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Joan K.

Joan K.

Award Winning Filmmaker |Writer |Director |Producer |Digital Creator

I'm an award-winning Filmmaker both in Kenya and abroad. I am also a published author and carried writer. Ready to offer my creative flair and elevate your work both as a scriptwriter and film-collaborator! As a director, videographer, editor and producer I have 15 years of experience working with a wide range of local and international organisations on nuanced projects. Be it documentaries, scripted fiction, commercials, music videos, company profile videos or one minute social media films I always bring my A-game whether working alone or with a curated team. As a filmmaker I have travelled across a larger part of Africa and done films in Cardiff, UK and New York City meeting the best of people and telling the most heartfelt stories. My business acumen as a filmmaker makes brings in high level organization and professionalism. I use pro-filming gear including a sound kit, lighting kit and an editing studio. I have access to a DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone and executive studio filming space which doubles as an office. I'm an idea factory who generates well-crafted content for film and digital media. From ebooks, short stories, SEO content, youtube scripts, and copywriting for international clients. Corporate portfolio includes multinationals, foundations, regional broadcasters namely; MOFILM, MNET, Aga Khan University, Aga Khan Foundation and NTV Kenya. International festivals such as Durban International Film Festival, Luxor International Film Festival and Zanzibar International Film festival have featured my work. Certified Screenwriter; Maisha Film Labs by Mira Nair Certified Children Writer Bachelor of Social Sciences; Sociology and Psychology The inaugural class of Leaders Africa; Certificate in Leadership Young African Leadership Initiative; Certificate in Entrepreneurship Business Skills Immersion; Certificate from Deloitte, Citi Group and KCDF

🇰🇪Nairobi, Kenya$60/hr100% JSS4.88 (29)Since Oct 2017
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$66

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#144,899 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#964 / 3,243
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $396

Total earnings
$16k

Billed in all: $16k

World#157,181 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#1,062 / 3,243
Per project
$299

$132 in the last 6 months

World#231,255 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#1,669 / 3,243
Projects, last 6 months
3
100% fixed0% hourly
World#66,481 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#354 / 3,243
Projects in all
54

Across 61 contracts

89% fixed11% hourly
World#56,668 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#498 / 3,243

Earnings, last 30 days

$16.2kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$15.8k$16.0k$16.2k$16.4kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 24% in Short Story Writing

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #18Drama64 freelancers · 🇰🇪 #1Top 28%
  2. #67Screenplay240 freelancers · 🇰🇪 #1Top 28%
  3. #171Comics560 freelancers · 🇰🇪 #1Top 31%
  4. #186Fiction522 freelancers · 🇰🇪 #2Top 36%
  5. #200Short Story Writing834 freelancers · 🇰🇪 #3Top 24%
  6. #385Testimonial Video867 freelancers · 🇰🇪 #1Top 44%
  7. #489Documentary1,177 freelancers · 🇰🇪 #3Top 42%
  8. #532Film Editing1,428 freelancers · 🇰🇪 #1Top 37%