Researching Green Activism Documentary Project

Isiolo Gender Watch-Kenya and Minority Rights Group-Africa seek an experienced documentary producer or production team to create a 10-15 minute film summarizing research findings on climate change defenders from indigenous and minority communities in Kenya.

Project Overview

The documentary will translate research findings into accessible storytelling that captures the experiences of indigenous environmental defenders from the Rendille and Turkana communities in Isiolo and Marsabit Counties. The film examines threats to climate activists, shrinking civic space in conservation contexts, and the need for protection mechanisms for Indigenous Environment Human Rights Defenders. The project aims to inspire dialogue and policy change while amplifying the voices of marginalized communities facing disproportionate climate impacts.

Scope of Work

The selected team will produce a main documentary film (10-15 minutes), 3-5 short portrait format videos for social media (maximum 3 minutes each), subtitle files in English and local languages, and at least 10 still images. Deliverables include a concept note and storyboard, script and shot list aligned with research findings, and full HD video files with proper technical specifications. The production team must obtain properly completed consent forms from all subjects and deliver raw footage alongside final products.

More about the ToR here

Required Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate proven experience producing documentaries on environmental, human rights, or social justice themes. The team must show strong storytelling and research translation abilities, capacity to conduct field filming in diverse cultural and geographical contexts, and experience collaborating with researchers, civil society organizations, and indigenous communities. Strong post-production and editing capabilities are required.

Timeline and Budget

The production period spans 8-12 weeks, with the first product due for review by January 22, 2026. Phase 1 covers concept development, research synthesis, and script writing (Weeks 1-2). Phase 2 involves field filming and interviews (Weeks 3-5). Phase 3 addresses post-production (Weeks 6-7), and Phase 4 includes product review (Week 8).

Payment terms include 40% upon contract signing and the balance upon satisfactory completion. Withholding tax will be deducted according to prevailing government rates.

Application Requirements

Submit an updated CV, recent work sample, and detailed budget proposal covering pre-production, production, post-production costs, travel and logistics, and voiceover, translation, and subtitling expenses.

All applications must be received by November 26, 2025.

Submit applications to: [email protected]

Copy: [email protected]