Our Team
Ivo Belohoubek, MA
Creative Director
I am an award-winning director, film maker, photographer and DoGoodFilms’ creative lead . I am equally comfortable behind the lens in remote locations, on a zoom call helping our clients find creative solutions, in the edit suite or directing Dogoodfilms’ internationally acclaimed animations. With 20 years of experience I know how to tell a story and I love telling stories of those who make an impact in the world. Do get in touch!
Rachel Omola Aderyie
Producer / photographer
Rachel is A portrait and documentary photographer and video producer based in Lagos, Nigeria. She is DoGoodFims’ eyes on the ground in Africa’s most populous and craziest country working on our assignments there. She was first drawn to photography for its ability to freeze time and enhance reality. Rachel has recently taken on more video projects and has been instrumental in some of our recent work in West Africa.
Gillian Smith
Producer, script writer
Gillian Smith is a Creative Producer and writer who has worked extensively across all media putting together live action, animated features and branded content for broadcast and digital. Her wide ranging experience includes filmmaking and scriptwriting for the BBC and Reuters
Jia Ma
Animator and Designer
Jia is motion graphic designer and animation director, with 15 years of experience in the fields of TV, Film, Advertising, branding, interactive media and PR campaigns. She has a strong skill set in creating fluent animation, lively characters and smart visual narratives.
Thia owor
Producer, Voice Over Artist
Thia Owor is a producer and Voice Over Actress based in Nairobi, Kenya with over 6 years experience in the industry. As a producer with DoGoodFilms, Thia oversees production in Kenya ensuring our projects hit the right tone with our audiences.
Luca Marino
Luca Marino
Luca Marino is a documentary photographer based in London. When he’s not shooting from a ship in the middle of the north sea, Luca enjoys street photography and letting the little sensor on his iPhone 7 run wild. He’s adept at rapid image transfers and enjoys working in remote places. He also speaks Spanish and Italian and has his Colombian mother and Neapolitan father to thank.
Armstrong Too
Film maker and photographger
Armstrong loves to create still/motion images that tell stories and give people new perspectives on how they view the world. Whether it’s to elevate a brand, support a social cause, or just create art. I’m based in Nairobi, Kenya but I travelled the world. How long have I been doing this? Hmmm, professionally for 11 years. I’ve worked in photo studios, film studios and am now on my own with a team of other skilled artists. I’ve had the privilege to work with some great humanitarian and commercial clients over the years and be part of some amazing creative teams from around the world. I love what I do, and each day is a new creative adventure.
Wairimu Gitau
Producer, Account Manager
Wairimu is a Communications, Advocacy and Research Expert. Founder of Community Media, Mathare Radio, she is passionate about social justice issues. Wairimu is a writer, media lecturer at Kenya’s Daystar University and an accomplished producer with wealth of experience in media, broadcast (including CNN, AL Jazeera, KTV) as well as humanitarian field (having extensively worked with Médecins Sans Frontières as a communications Advisor in Kenya, South Sudan and wider East Africa Region.
