PRODUCTION CREW
LYDIA MATATA
WRITER
“I enjoyed the experience of working on a strong female-led story.“
Lydia is an independent filmmaker and journalist. She is currently a Hot Docs Blue Ice and One World Media Fellow.
“I enjoyed the experience of working on a strong female-led story.“
Lydia is an independent filmmaker and journalist. She is currently a Hot Docs Blue Ice and One World Media Fellow.
RAVI KARMALKER
Artistic Director & Executive Producer Good Karma Fiction Africa Ltd.
“When we started working on The Bet, my daughter – Nora, 14 years old – got excited. She said: ‘Pa, that’s so important as, in school, the boys still bully us.’ So yes, The Bet is not only entertaining; it is also necessary. I love it!”
Ravi has worked as theatre director, acting coach and produced and directed numerous award-winning TV-documentaries, docufiction and Radio Dramas for major German TV- and Radio-Channels. He is currently a showrunner for Netflix-Africa & ZDFarte for the six-part drama series „Country Queen“ and „The Sexapist“, a dramedy series for a German broadcaster.
“When we started working on The Bet, my daughter – Nora, 14 years old – got excited. She said: ‘Pa, that’s so important as, in school, the boys still bully us.’ So yes, The Bet is not only entertaining; it is also necessary. I love it!”
Ravi has worked as theatre director, acting coach and produced and directed numerous award-winning TV-documentaries, docufiction and Radio Dramas for major German TV- and Radio-Channels. He is currently a showrunner for Netflix-Africa & ZDFarte for the six-part drama series „Country Queen“ and „The Sexapist“, a dramedy series for a German broadcaster.
TEDDY Ochieng
ASSISTANT SOUND
“It was a really good experience and the idea was great. I enjoyed working with the team.”
Teddy has more than 5 years’ experience working in the creative industry.
“It was a really good experience and the idea was great. I enjoyed working with the team.”
Teddy has more than 5 years’ experience working in the creative industry.
WALLI (WALTRAUD) EHRARDT
Executive Producer Good Karma Fiction Africa Ltd.
“I hope very much that one day gender equality will work like an amazing soccer game: clear rules and a lot of fair play. That’s what The Bet wants to show.”
Walli has directed and produced fiction and documentaries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Pacific and North America. She is currently a showrunner for Netflix-Africa & ZDFarte for the six-part drama series „Country Queen“ and „The Sexapist“, a dramedy series for a German broadcaster.
“I hope very much that one day gender equality will work like an amazing soccer game: clear rules and a lot of fair play. That’s what The Bet wants to show.”
Walli has directed and produced fiction and documentaries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Pacific and North America. She is currently a showrunner for Netflix-Africa & ZDFarte for the six-part drama series „Country Queen“ and „The Sexapist“, a dramedy series for a German broadcaster.
IDZA LUHUMYO
WRITER
“It was nice to see the characters in The Bet use the resources within their reach to solve the challenges they encountered.“
Idza has training in screenwriting and a background in law. In 2020, she won the inaugural Margaret Busby New Daughters of Africa Award.
“It was nice to see the characters in The Bet use the resources within their reach to solve the challenges they encountered.“
Idza has training in screenwriting and a background in law. In 2020, she won the inaugural Margaret Busby New Daughters of Africa Award.
ALLAN ALUGULA
EDITOR
“While working on The Bet, what came to light for me was how we still have a long way to go to achieve gender equity. Change of mindsets will be key!“
Allan is an experienced post-production professional. He has extensive experience working with producer, directors, and other clients.
“While working on The Bet, what came to light for me was how we still have a long way to go to achieve gender equity. Change of mindsets will be key!“
Allan is an experienced post-production professional. He has extensive experience working with producer, directors, and other clients.
UTA STASCHEWSKI
Resident Representative Kenya – Ethiopia
Uta Staschewski drives transformation in democratic governance, socio-political and economic spaces. She designs, facilitates and manages projects, processes and networks. Uta builds partnerships with organizations, sets up multidisciplinary teams for success, and teaches yoga.
Uta Staschewski drives transformation in democratic governance, socio-political and economic spaces. She designs, facilitates and manages projects, processes and networks. Uta builds partnerships with organizations, sets up multidisciplinary teams for success, and teaches yoga.
PETER OBRIST
Executive Producer Good Karma Fiction Africa Ltd.
“Since we are all human beings, the omnipresent gender inequality is a farce which we must overcome by changing mindsets. The Bet is an important step in the right direction.”
Peter was trained at the London International Film School and looks back on many years of producing fiction and documentaries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and North America. He is currently a showrunner for Netflix-Africa & ZDFarte for the six-part drama series „Country Queen“ and „The Sexapist“, a dramedy series for a German broadcaster.
“Since we are all human beings, the omnipresent gender inequality is a farce which we must overcome by changing mindsets. The Bet is an important step in the right direction.”
Peter was trained at the London International Film School and looks back on many years of producing fiction and documentaries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and North America. He is currently a showrunner for Netflix-Africa & ZDFarte for the six-part drama series „Country Queen“ and „The Sexapist“, a dramedy series for a German broadcaster.
MILDRED AKINYI ACHOCH
WRITER
“The Bet sets the stage for the development of more stories that highlight women’s issues through the use of strong female characters.“
Mildred Achoch has worked on various local and international screenwriting projects, including a personal project about The Shenganiguns, a fictional Rock band from near-future Kenya. She is the founder of Rock ’n‘ Roll Film Festival, Kenya – ROFFEKE.
“The Bet sets the stage for the development of more stories that highlight women’s issues through the use of strong female characters.“
Mildred Achoch has worked on various local and international screenwriting projects, including a personal project about The Shenganiguns, a fictional Rock band from near-future Kenya. She is the founder of Rock ’n‘ Roll Film Festival, Kenya – ROFFEKE.
FREDERICK MURITHI
ASSISTING DIRECTOR
“Working on The Bet gave me a new form of communication within the communities where we live. It’s an audio masterpiece.“
Freddy has more than 10 years‘ experience in the creative industry as actor and producer.
“Working on The Bet gave me a new form of communication within the communities where we live. It’s an audio masterpiece.“
Freddy has more than 10 years‘ experience in the creative industry as actor and producer.
DAMARIS KARIUKI
Lead Gender Portfolio, Kenya – Ethiopia
Damaris Kariuki is passionate about one thing, helping individuals, groups and communities to realize and enhance their own sense of freedom to lead lives they have reason to live for. This is supported by her conscious use of human centered design approaches that motivate a sense of curiosity to unpack various layers of a problem/need coupled with the courage to experiment with various solutions. In her spare time, Damaris likes reading a good book and listening to the latest afro-beat song.
Damaris Kariuki is passionate about one thing, helping individuals, groups and communities to realize and enhance their own sense of freedom to lead lives they have reason to live for. This is supported by her conscious use of human centered design approaches that motivate a sense of curiosity to unpack various layers of a problem/need coupled with the courage to experiment with various solutions. In her spare time, Damaris likes reading a good book and listening to the latest afro-beat song.
CHARLES NJUGUNA
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
“It was inspiring to see the women’s team go head-to-head with the men’s team.”
Charles has extensive experience in media. Communication, print design, and marketing.
“It was inspiring to see the women’s team go head-to-head with the men’s team.”
Charles has extensive experience in media. Communication, print design, and marketing.
KAMAU WA NDUNG'U
DIRECTOR & WRITER
“Our progress as a nation is dependent on our contribution as full people, and not who we are according to gender perspectives.”
Kamau has more than 15 years’ experience working as an Actor, Director & Producer. He is best known for directing ZIFF Ousmane Sembene Award Winner Maria and producing award-winning Ndoto Za Elibidi.
“Our progress as a nation is dependent on our contribution as full people, and not who we are according to gender perspectives.”
Kamau has more than 15 years’ experience working as an Actor, Director & Producer. He is best known for directing ZIFF Ousmane Sembene Award Winner Maria and producing award-winning Ndoto Za Elibidi.
ALEX CHEGE
SOUND ENGINEER
“The Bet is the best project I have worked on. It had local top actors.“
Alex has more than 15 years‘ experience working in the creative industry.
“The Bet is the best project I have worked on. It had local top actors.“
Alex has more than 15 years‘ experience working in the creative industry.
ROBERTSON KABUCHO
Head of Programmes, Kenya – Ethiopia
Robertson Kabucho is a specialist in providing programme design and management on issues around political education, good governance and civic engagement. He has supported institutions and individuals in the process of ident ifying needs and opportunities, and the realizing of results in the above three areas more efficiently, through improved knowledge, strategy, and linkages to relevant networks and applicable resources. When not in the professional environment, Robertson enjoys mountain biking.
Robertson Kabucho is a specialist in providing programme design and management on issues around political education, good governance and civic engagement. He has supported institutions and individuals in the process of ident ifying needs and opportunities, and the realizing of results in the above three areas more efficiently, through improved knowledge, strategy, and linkages to relevant networks and applicable resources. When not in the professional environment, Robertson enjoys mountain biking.
Kelvin Kimathi
WEB DESIGNER
“It’s great to be part of an uplifting Kenyan production that captures the realities of young women living in the suburbs.”
Kelvin has more than 12 years’ experience of developing brands, communication material, UI/UX, and content creation.
“It’s great to be part of an uplifting Kenyan production that captures the realities of young women living in the suburbs.”
Kelvin has more than 12 years’ experience of developing brands, communication material, UI/UX, and content creation.
LYDIA MATATA
WRITER
“I enjoyed the experience of working on a strong female-led story.“
Lydia is an independent filmmaker and journalist. She is currently a Hot Docs Blue Ice and One World Media Fellow.
“I enjoyed the experience of working on a strong female-led story.“
Lydia is an independent filmmaker and journalist. She is currently a Hot Docs Blue Ice and One World Media Fellow.
MILDRED AKINYI ACHOCH
WRITER
“The Bet sets the stage for the development of more stories that highlight women’s issues through the use of strong female characters.“
Mildred Achoch has worked on various local and international screenwriting projects, including a personal project about The Shenganiguns, a fictional Rock band from near-future Kenya. She is the founder of Rock ’n‘ Roll Film Festival, Kenya – ROFFEKE.
“The Bet sets the stage for the development of more stories that highlight women’s issues through the use of strong female characters.“
Mildred Achoch has worked on various local and international screenwriting projects, including a personal project about The Shenganiguns, a fictional Rock band from near-future Kenya. She is the founder of Rock ’n‘ Roll Film Festival, Kenya – ROFFEKE.
RAVI KARMALKER
Artistic Director & Executive Producer Good Karma Fiction Africa Ltd.
“When we started working on The Bet, my daughter – Nora, 14 years old – got excited. She said: ‘Pa, that’s so important as, in school, the boys still bully us.’ So yes, The Bet is not only entertaining; it is also necessary. I love it!”
Ravi has worked as theatre director, acting coach and produced and directed numerous award-winning TV-documentaries, docufiction and Radio Dramas for major German TV- and Radio-Channels. He is currently a showrunner for Netflix-Africa & ZDFarte for the six-part drama series „Country Queen“ and „The Sexapist“, a dramedy series for a German broadcaster.
“When we started working on The Bet, my daughter – Nora, 14 years old – got excited. She said: ‘Pa, that’s so important as, in school, the boys still bully us.’ So yes, The Bet is not only entertaining; it is also necessary. I love it!”
Ravi has worked as theatre director, acting coach and produced and directed numerous award-winning TV-documentaries, docufiction and Radio Dramas for major German TV- and Radio-Channels. He is currently a showrunner for Netflix-Africa & ZDFarte for the six-part drama series „Country Queen“ and „The Sexapist“, a dramedy series for a German broadcaster.
FREDERICK MURITHI
ASSISTING DIRECTOR
“Working on The Bet gave me a new form of communication within the communities where we live. It’s an audio masterpiece.“
Freddy has more than 10 years‘ experience in the creative industry as actor and producer.
“Working on The Bet gave me a new form of communication within the communities where we live. It’s an audio masterpiece.“
Freddy has more than 10 years‘ experience in the creative industry as actor and producer.
TEDDY Ochieng
ASSISTANT SOUND
“It was a really good experience and the idea was great. I enjoyed working with the team.”
Teddy has more than 5 years’ experience working in the creative industry.
“It was a really good experience and the idea was great. I enjoyed working with the team.”
Teddy has more than 5 years’ experience working in the creative industry.
DAMARIS KARIUKI
Lead Gender Portfolio, Kenya – Ethiopia
Damaris Kariuki is passionate about one thing, helping individuals, groups and communities to realize and enhance their own sense of freedom to lead lives they have reason to live for. This is supported by her conscious use of human centered design approaches that motivate a sense of curiosity to unpack various layers of a problem/need coupled with the courage to experiment with various solutions. In her spare time, Damaris likes reading a good book and listening to the latest afro-beat song.
Damaris Kariuki is passionate about one thing, helping individuals, groups and communities to realize and enhance their own sense of freedom to lead lives they have reason to live for. This is supported by her conscious use of human centered design approaches that motivate a sense of curiosity to unpack various layers of a problem/need coupled with the courage to experiment with various solutions. In her spare time, Damaris likes reading a good book and listening to the latest afro-beat song.
WALLI (WALTRAUD) EHRARDT
Executive Producer Good Karma Fiction Africa Ltd.
“I hope very much that one day gender equality will work like an amazing soccer game: clear rules and a lot of fair play. That’s what The Bet wants to show.”
Walli has directed and produced fiction and documentaries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Pacific and North America. She is currently a showrunner for Netflix-Africa & ZDFarte for the six-part drama series „Country Queen“ and „The Sexapist“, a dramedy series for a German broadcaster.
“I hope very much that one day gender equality will work like an amazing soccer game: clear rules and a lot of fair play. That’s what The Bet wants to show.”
Walli has directed and produced fiction and documentaries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Pacific and North America. She is currently a showrunner for Netflix-Africa & ZDFarte for the six-part drama series „Country Queen“ and „The Sexapist“, a dramedy series for a German broadcaster.
CHARLES NJUGUNA
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
“It was inspiring to see the women’s team go head-to-head with the men’s team.”
Charles has extensive experience in media. Communication, print design, and marketing.
“It was inspiring to see the women’s team go head-to-head with the men’s team.”
Charles has extensive experience in media. Communication, print design, and marketing.
IDZA LUHUMYO
WRITER
“It was nice to see the characters in The Bet use the resources within their reach to solve the challenges they encountered.“
Idza has training in screenwriting and a background in law. In 2020, she won the inaugural Margaret Busby New Daughters of Africa Award.
“It was nice to see the characters in The Bet use the resources within their reach to solve the challenges they encountered.“
Idza has training in screenwriting and a background in law. In 2020, she won the inaugural Margaret Busby New Daughters of Africa Award.
KAMAU WA NDUNG'U
DIRECTOR & WRITER
“Our progress as a nation is dependent on our contribution as full people, and not who we are according to gender perspectives.”
Kamau has more than 15 years’ experience working as an Actor, Director & Producer. He is best known for directing ZIFF Ousmane Sembene Award Winner Maria and producing award-winning Ndoto Za Elibidi.
“Our progress as a nation is dependent on our contribution as full people, and not who we are according to gender perspectives.”
Kamau has more than 15 years’ experience working as an Actor, Director & Producer. He is best known for directing ZIFF Ousmane Sembene Award Winner Maria and producing award-winning Ndoto Za Elibidi.
ALLAN ALUGULA
EDITOR
“While working on The Bet, what came to light for me was how we still have a long way to go to achieve gender equity. Change of mindsets will be key!“
Allan is an experienced post-production professional. He has extensive experience working with producer, directors, and other clients.
“While working on The Bet, what came to light for me was how we still have a long way to go to achieve gender equity. Change of mindsets will be key!“
Allan is an experienced post-production professional. He has extensive experience working with producer, directors, and other clients.
ALEX CHEGE
SOUND ENGINEER
“The Bet is the best project I have worked on. It had local top actors.“
Alex has more than 15 years‘ experience working in the creative industry.
“The Bet is the best project I have worked on. It had local top actors.“
Alex has more than 15 years‘ experience working in the creative industry.
UTA STASCHEWSKI
Resident Representative Kenya – Ethiopia
Uta Staschewski drives transformation in democratic governance, socio-political and economic spaces. She designs, facilitates and manages projects, processes and networks. Uta builds partnerships with organizations, sets up multidisciplinary teams for success, and teaches yoga.
Uta Staschewski drives transformation in democratic governance, socio-political and economic spaces. She designs, facilitates and manages projects, processes and networks. Uta builds partnerships with organizations, sets up multidisciplinary teams for success, and teaches yoga.
ROBERTSON KABUCHO
Head of Programmes, Kenya – Ethiopia
Robertson Kabucho is a specialist in providing programme design and management on issues around political education, good governance and civic engagement. He has supported institutions and individuals in the process of ident ifying needs and opportunities, and the realizing of results in the above three areas more efficiently, through improved knowledge, strategy, and linkages to relevant networks and applicable resources. When not in the professional environment, Robertson enjoys mountain biking.
Robertson Kabucho is a specialist in providing programme design and management on issues around political education, good governance and civic engagement. He has supported institutions and individuals in the process of ident ifying needs and opportunities, and the realizing of results in the above three areas more efficiently, through improved knowledge, strategy, and linkages to relevant networks and applicable resources. When not in the professional environment, Robertson enjoys mountain biking.
PETER OBRIST
Executive Producer Good Karma Fiction Africa Ltd.
“Since we are all human beings, the omnipresent gender inequality is a farce which we must overcome by changing mindsets. The Bet is an important step in the right direction.”
Peter was trained at the London International Film School and looks back on many years of producing fiction and documentaries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and North America. He is currently a showrunner for Netflix-Africa & ZDFarte for the six-part drama series „Country Queen“ and „The Sexapist“, a dramedy series for a German broadcaster.
“Since we are all human beings, the omnipresent gender inequality is a farce which we must overcome by changing mindsets. The Bet is an important step in the right direction.”
Peter was trained at the London International Film School and looks back on many years of producing fiction and documentaries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and North America. He is currently a showrunner for Netflix-Africa & ZDFarte for the six-part drama series „Country Queen“ and „The Sexapist“, a dramedy series for a German broadcaster.
Kelvin Kimathi
WEB DESIGNER
“It’s great to be part of an uplifting Kenyan production that captures the realities of young women living in the suburbs.”
Kelvin has more than 12 years’ experience of developing brands, communication material, UI/UX, and content creation.
“It’s great to be part of an uplifting Kenyan production that captures the realities of young women living in the suburbs.”
Kelvin has more than 12 years’ experience of developing brands, communication material, UI/UX, and content creation.