The Making Of Made For More Film

By Ni Yetu Productions Group From Machakos

Team Imara
Behing the Scenes Members of Ni Yetu Productions Group

Today we are talking to Ni Yetu Productions Group Leader - Mutiso Mtongwe Mutua. We asked him some questions to know more about him and his group

  1. How do you ensure that your video storyboards measure up?

Intentions- What are we intended to portray according to the script but not to our imagination and thinking as director or actors.

2. What comes first, structures or scenes?

I'm photogenic so I like to paint the scenarios mentally as I try to grasp the flow, I guess the scene comes first.

3. What makes a film successful?

A lot, but I guess a good storyline plus a great team contributes a lot.

4. How long did it take you to produce “Made for more”?

We had outlined 2 days but strange enough we took a day.

The Cast and Crew Members

5. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate the Kenyan film industry?

Based on my firsthand experience with the likes of Bongo movie industry I would say 4/10.

6. What do you think is an enemy of progress among the youth?

Many lack vision and determination.

7. Who should we blame for increased gender-based violence?

I guess poverty and ignorance override the rest.

8. Do you think it’s true that kids who grow up in a violent home are likely to be violent in the future?

Not quite really, people react differently to different situations, some might choose to react to the opposite.

The shooting of Made for More Film

9. What do you look for in someone who’s interested in joining your team? Talent, papers, or both? What happens if they lack one?

To me, life is about finding that balance as we are abled differently and whoever is able to bring out their best with what is at their disposal makes a good team player.

10. What scares you the most in your career?

Writer's block.

11. What’s the one thing that keeps you rolling regardless of life’s hardship?

Creativity- being in a creative mood overrides all the harshness in life.

12. What’s the biggest challenge that you face as a group and how do you maneuver?

Lack of resources more so the production equipment, hiring is a costly affair.

Ni Yetu Production Group

13. What would you tell anyone interested in the film industry?

It’s not for the faint-hearted type but the success is worth it.

Zamzam with Hassan Bonding

14. How does your group impact the lives of the youth?

Leadership wise, mentorship wise, and economic wise

15. Your parting shot? I am not retiring soon

Did you miss the film - Made for More? Catch it on YouTube