Kelvin Kagambo is a Tanzanian filmmaker based in Dar es Salaam. Most of his work explores the emotional complexity of family relationships through unique high-concept stories. And yes... this last line is only here to make the paragraph look nicely blocky.
This 10-minute short film, written, directed and co-produced by Kelvin, follows a work-obsessed man who finds a mango on his doorstep every morning. His search for who is leaving them and why leads him to an unexpected wake-up call rooted in his childhood.
Africa’s most popular animated TV show for early learners, following a 4-year-old girl who enters a magical land where she learns literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills. Kelvin is currently a writer on the show.
In 2023, Kelvin was awarded the DW Akademie Film Development Grant, where he spent a year in intensive workshops developing his feature film screenplay titled Asante.
Funded by Docubox, this 10-minute short film follows Mamu, a virgin in a fictional East African coastal town who becomes mysteriously pregnant just weeks before her wedding, claiming an immaculate conception. Her traditional mentor, her mother, and her fiancé, each with their own beliefs and intentions, come together to decide what to do. Written and Directed by Kelvin.
An award-winning African animated TV show that teaches STEM and social-emotional learning to children aged 7–13. Kelvin is currently a writer on the show.
In 2023, Kelvin received the Docubox Get Reel Grant, which supported the year-long production of his award-winning short film Unasemaje?
A 15-minute reimagining of a true story. It follows an eight-year-old mischievous boy who breaks the bed base while playing. He and his sister must fix the bed and their definition of love before their strict mother returns home. Written and Directed by Kelvin. Supported by Nafasi Art Space.
An animated TV show about twins who travel across Africa with their fairy friend Bubelang to explore different cultures and learn literacy. Kelvin is currently a writer on the show.
Ubongo Learning | Docubox | Belgium Embassy Tanzania | Nafasi Art Space | DW | East Africa Screen Collective | Mwananchi Communications Limited | Fasdo Tanzania