Nairobi, Kenya — Latent Talent Limited

Timeless
stories from
Africa

A premium photography, film, and music production company creating timeless pieces of art and entertainment that represent Africa on the global stage.

Film production
Fixing
Photography
Music production

▶ Watch the work Filming in Kenya?

~10 yrs: in film production
2: feature films
3: shorts
~10: art collaborations

01Our story / The founder

Founded by Jante Juma in Nairobi.

Latent is passionate about telling the stories of everyday Kenyan people and experiences with cinematic beauty. Over the last decade the studio has produced 2 feature films, 3 shorts and collaborated on about 10 different art projects with artists.

Latent Talent is a production company that seeks to empower and nurture women and young creatives — with multi-award winning projects and international screenings at CUMP Film Festival Senegal, Durban FilmMart and more.

Selected credits

Why U HateFeature film
The Priest Is Dead (T.P.I.D)Feature film
Enkare Nyirobi: The River That Named a CityDocumentary — licensed filming
The Last Storyteller in NairobiExperimental short
There's No One To SeeExperimental short
MpanziFashion film

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Durban FilmMartOfficial Selection2021
Lake International Pan-African Film FestivalOfficial Selection · Finalist2021
Hip Hop Film Festival — KenyaOfficial Selection · Finalist2021
Abbey Film FestivalOfficial Selection2021
Under Our SkinOfficial Selection2021
Lift-Off Global NetworkFirst-Time Filmmaker Sessions

02Services & fixing

Jambo! Filming in Kenya, handled.

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Latent Talent Limited is registered as a Film Agent in the Republic of Kenya under the Films and Stage Plays Act, Cap 222 — Kenya Film Classification Board.

Government Regulatory Sponsorship

We serve as the official registered local film agency in Kenya; apply for, log, and process the KFCB Film License and Kenya Film Commission (KFC) Recommendation Letter.

Immigration & Special Pass

We manage and sponsor Special Pass work permits for foreign crew via the Kenyan Immigration eFNS / eCitizen portal.

KRA Customs & Gear Clearance

We process the equipment manifest with KRA Customs (CB10 temporary importation), manage the 1% non-refundable clearance fee, and provide physical meet-and-clearance at JKIA on arrival and departure.

On-Ground Fixing & Compliance

We oversee schedule changes, manage daily filming top-ups, handle fresh permit re-filings (6–24 hr turnaround) if dates lapse, and act as primary liaison with local authorities.

flat fee

$750USD

Local Agency Sponsorship & Permit Management

▸KFCB Film Permit application & licensing sponsorship
▸Kenya Film Commission (KFC) recommendation letter
▸Special Pass (Immigration) processing & sponsorship
▸Government & regulatory liaison

per clearance

$350USD

JKIA Airport Customs & Gear Clearance

▸Physical presence at JKIA baggage/customs (arrival & departure)
▸Temporary equipment import facilitation with KRA Customs
▸Verification of serial numbers against itemized manifest

per day · optional

$250USD

On-Ground Lead Fixer

▸On-set regulatory oversight
▸Local authority management
▸Fixing

Execution roadmap

1
Consultation & contract
Assess crew, locations and gear; sign the facilitation agreement; settle government disbursements and agency retainer upfront.
2
Document collection
Passport scans, photos, CVs, company profile, accommodation proof, USD gear manifest, location schedule, budget and synopsis.
3
eTA self-application
Each foreign crew member applies on etakenya.go.ke using the provided accommodation proof.
4
Special Pass
We file work permits on the Immigration eFNS / eCitizen portal.
5
KFCB licensing
We lodge the filming permit with location dates, crew list and budget to secure the License and KFC Letter.
6
KRA customs registration
We register the itemized manifest and process the temporary entry clearance fee.
7
JKIA meet, clear & handover
We meet crew at the red channel, clear gear against the manifest and hand over permits.

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Drones
Regulated by KCAA with prior MoD clearance — hiring a licensed local operator is faster and cheaper.
Location permits
KWS parks, County street permits and National Museums sites need separate permissions.
Police escorts
Busy public or high-profile shoots may need NPS officers, arranged by the local fixer.
Exit inspection
KRA re-inspects gear at JKIA on departure against the stamped entry manifest.

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Shoot running long? While your licence is valid we top up dates on the KFCB portal at $8 per extra day. If dates have lapsed, a fresh application typically takes 6–24 hours. Stays beyond 30 days need a Special Pass renewal ($201), and we notify airport customs of your revised departure.

03Projects / screening room

Now screening

the_last_storyteller_in_nairobi.mp4

The archive

Full projects gallery ↗

12 projects / All

enkare_nyirobi.doc
Recent project / 2026Enkare NyirobiLatent Talent / Nairobi
Local Production Partner & Fixer
Enkare Nyirobi
Documentary co-production · Filmed July–August 2026. Local production logistics, filming schedules, location coordination, and statutory support in Nairobi.
whyuhate.doc
Feature film
WhyUHate
Kwami makes for his upcountry home with nothing but a wanted bounty and a trail of murder victims.
the_priest_is_dead.mp4
Feature film
The Priest Is Dead
A murder mystery set inside a police station over one night.
the_last_storyteller_in_nairobi.mp4
Experimental short film
The Last Storyteller in Nairobi
A rogue storyteller passes down a forbidden ancestral tale in a near-future Nairobi.
mapping_the_body_of_kenya.doc
Shorts / video essaysMapping The Body of KenyaLatent Talent / Nairobi
Video essay
Mapping The Body of Kenya
Mapping The Body of Kenya.
there_s_no_one_to_see.doc
Experimental short
There's No One To See
A Muslimmah photographer's conflict to capture images when her religion forbids depicting eyes.
where_it_hurts.doc
Animated short
Where It Hurts
An animated soliloquy by The Body Of Kenya speaking.
it_s_monday_morning_and_i_m_in_pain.mp4
Experimental short
It's Monday Morning and I'm in Pain
A dying man and death over a game of draft.
womb_opener.doc
Stage directionWomb OpenerLatent Talent / Nairobi
Stage direction
Womb Opener
Womb Opener.
mpanzi.doc
Fashion film
Mpanzi
A fashion film inspired by the parable of the Sower (Mpanzi).
simbi.doc
Photography
Simbi
A woman emerges out of the lake to remind us of our effects on it.
runaway_bride.doc
Photography
Runaway Bride
Photography series.