Hustle Smart is a short documentary film about a man named Dennis and his struggles as an "idle youth" living in Huruma, a slum in Nairobi, Kenya. With the help of an organization called Slumcode, he works to develop his natural talents and character to become a leader in his community.
For more information on Slum Code visit slumcode.com
This video was produced on location by an Actuality Media student crew and shot primarily with a Canon XA10.
Producer: Jade George
Director: Victoria Tunbridge
Cinematographer: Alice Stephens
Editor: Lynda Gonzalez
Actuality Media is on the ground with every student crew to oversee production of these short documentaries, providing the services of executive producer, production manager, location scout, additional editing, and whatever else is needed to complete the project.
We are more than a film study abroad program. Actuality Media is a service learning organization that takes students and young professionals abroad to create media on changemakers in developing communities around the world. Our films spread the word about nonprofits, NGOs and social entrepreneurs who are implementing innovative, new ideas to combat chronic social problems. Find out more about our work and adventures at actualitymedia.org