Vincho Nchogu
Vincho Nchogu is an independent filmmaker, investigative podcast producer, and digital archivist of indigenous knowledge systems. Notable achievements include producing the acclaimed Brazilian biopic Gabriel and the Mountain, which won two awards at Cannes, and documenting indigenous knowledge systems in Kenya and Nigeria. Vincho gained recognition in audio documentaries with the investigative podcast Case Number Zero, which explores the disappearance of Kenyan journalist Bogonko Bosire. She also wrote and produced Country of Gamblers, a podcast about the Kenyan gambling industry, and is actively working on an investigative documentary podcast titled Natural Justice, focusing on environmental injustices in various Kenyan communities. Her debut feature, One Woman, One Bra, premiered at the Venice Film Festival and won the Sutherland Award at the BFI London Film Festival. Currently, she is developing Kedong a thriller set in Kenya. Her work has been supported by prestigious organizations such as Alfred P Sloan, Film Independent, Doc Society, Red Sea Labs, Venice Film Festival and Torino Film.