Tosh Gitonga: It is an amazing feeling. I am still on a high.
Gitonga: It means that Kenya is recognised as a formidable film industry and exposes us well to the world. It can only be good for us.
Gitonga: Budget constraints are always a problem. You don't have enough funds to execute what you want to. Also for this film it was difficult shooting in the real locations but we managed.
Gitonga: To tell a simple Kenyan story of life as it is. We choose what we want to get out of it.
Gitonga: There are over 50 actor. I personally casted, together with Kamau Wa Ndungu, all the speaking roles
Gitonga: Three weeks of pre-production and four weeks of filming.
Gitonga: Having to do so much in such a short time and also when we didn't have our way. Maybe a location we wanted was not available. Or we couldn't shoot a scene the way we wanted because of hazards and so on. But we connected and blended so well that it was a joy making the film. There was satisfaction everyday when we wrapped.
Gitonga: Never! I am not that kind of person - quitting does not even come close to my thoughts.
Gitonga: It's a difficult question. One thing about filming is that you always grow. If I did Nairobi Half Life again, it is a different time. Things cannot be the same.
Gitonga: Focus, hardwork, defining every little detail and how to be a better leader by leading by example.
Gitonga: I have met a South African, Nigerian who have watched the film and the related to it. So I would say yes it does reflect other urban cities. Mwas coming to Nairobi is not unique. That's not what the story is about. It is about a journey to find oneself.
Gitonga: It is simply the language spoken by the characters they are portraying. The film had to be as authentic as it could be.
Gitonga: I love everything! The whole film is a part of me!
Gitonga: I will be right here striving to make more and more films.
Gitonga: Yes. Still early stages.
Gitonga: It's a boost and a motivation. They can endeavour to look far and beyond their own limits. Open up a
Gitonga: Systems and a formula to grow the industry. At the moment we all work as individuals. We need to come together as one because that is the way we can accomplish more.
Gitonga: To balance leadership and direction. I am a better person and I have been exposed to the helm of it and shown how. I can only now be better.