IMARA Film is a cinematic film and video production studio based in Malindi, Kenya. We create films, videos and photography for brands, hotels, weddings, events, artists and anyone with a story worth telling — with the same cinematic care regardless of project size.
IMARA is a Swahili word meaning strong, firm, and steady. It reflects how we approach every project — with consistency, commitment and a standard that doesn't bend.
It's our way of saying that a great film doesn't just document a moment — it gives it a shape you can return to. Something you can watch ten years from now and feel exactly what you felt then.
Malindi is home. It's where the founders of IMARA were born, where our families are based, and where the studio was built. The light, the coast, the mix of cultures — Swahili, Italian, Kenyan — it shapes how we see and how we work. It's not just a location. It's a point of view.
We shoot on Nikon|RED cinema cameras in 6K — the same format used in professional feature film production. Our full equipment roster includes camera, lens, lighting and audio systems from Nikon|RED, NIKKOR, Panasonic Lumix, Leica, Sony, Tamron, Sigma, DJI, Insta360, Godox, Sennheiser, Neumann, Shure, RØDE, Zoom and Apple — enabling cinematic visuals supported by rich, detailed audio.
Post-production is handled in Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Studio for video editing and colour grading, and Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop for photography. Every project is delivered in all required formats.
We film a wide range of events — corporate gatherings, product launches, music festivals, cultural celebrations, sports competitions and private occasions. Every event is approached with the same cinematic discipline: proper coverage, clean audio and a final film that captures not just what happened, but how it felt.
Yes. IMARA Film offers professional drone filming and aerial cinematography across Kenya. Our drone pilot brings over 5 years of experience in aerial cinematography and operates across Malindi, Watamu and the Kenya Coast, and we travel nationwide for productions.
Aerial drone shots are available as part of our Hadithi and Imara packages, and can be added to custom projects. We use DJI professional drones for cinematic aerial video and photography — ideal for hotel and resort films, destination videos, weddings, events, tourism content and sport.
In areas where drone flights are restricted — such as near airports, national parks, safari reserves or crowds — we offer an alternative using the Insta360 X5 in 8K, which can produce dynamic, sweeping shots that replicate the aerial perspective of a drone. No permits, no restrictions, same cinematic result.
Yes. We offer professional live streaming broadcast in Full HD 1080p — up to 12 hours continuous per day. Your event is streamed via Vimeo, delivering reliable, ad-free viewing with advanced privacy controls. No registration required for viewers — access is shared via a personal link, easily sent by WhatsApp or any messaging service.
We can stream simultaneously to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and X. Dual-camera streaming with two angles is available, and every live stream is recorded for on-demand replay and download.
Yes. Weddings are one of our most personal services. As your wedding videographer and filmmaker, we approach every wedding as a cinematic film — not just a recording. From the preparations to the ceremony to the celebration, we capture the emotion, the details and the moments that pass in seconds but deserve to last forever. We film weddings across Kenya, with a home base in Malindi and Watamu on the Kenya Coast.
Yes. Portrait photography is a core part of what we do. Whether it's an individual portrait, a family session, an artist shoot or an editorial, our photographer in Malindi and Watamu brings the same cinematic eye to photography that we bring to film — careful light, considered composition and images that feel genuine rather than staged.
We work both on location across Malindi, Watamu and the Kenya Coast, and in our fully equipped photo studio. We take our time with every session so you can relax and get the best out of it. Our pricing is straightforward — you only pay for the images you choose, not for the time spent shooting. All at very affordable prices.
Yes. We offer professional business headshots for individuals, teams and companies — shot in our fully equipped studio or on location. Whether you need a single executive portrait or a full team shoot, we create clean, confident images that work across LinkedIn, websites, press and corporate materials. Same approach as all our photography — we take the time to get it right, and you only pay for the images you select.
Yes. IMARA Film has a fully equipped photo and video studio in Malindi. It's available for portrait photography, business headshots, product shoots, controlled lighting setups and small productions. For larger productions we work on location across Malindi, Watamu and the Kenya Coast — where the light and landscape speak for themselves.
Yes. While our studio and home base is in Malindi on the Kenya Coast, we travel across Kenya for the right project. We have worked in Nairobi, Mombasa and along the coast, and we are available for productions nationwide. Travel costs outside Malindi and Watamu apply and are agreed upfront — no surprises.
Simply get in touch — we're easy to reach:
Tell us roughly what you have in mind, even if it's just an idea at this stage. We'll come back to you within 24 hours with an honest assessment of what's possible, a suggested approach and a quote. No commitment required at that stage.
Every project at IMARA Film includes direct collaboration with the team making your film — no middlemen, no handoffs. You get full post-production: editing, colour grading, sound design and delivery in all required formats. We respond within 24 hours, provide a clear quote upfront and keep everything agreed from the start — no hidden costs, no surprises on the invoice.