Wanjiru M. Njendu

Historia

Wanjiru is a Director/Writer/Producer of Kenyan Descent based in Los Angeles. Growing up with influences from many American films and TV shows , Wanjiru spent her childhood in Kenya recreating scenes from E.T, Superman, Indiana Jones and Star Wars with her siblings and neighbors earning her the nickname “Magic”.  Wanjiru’s film credits include several films, her most personal, “Look Again” nominated for a 2012 African Movie Academy Award, Winner- Best Diaspora Film- Kalasha Awards(Kenya) and television credits on “Samantha Who”, ‘Super temps” and “Mostly Evil” among others.  She directed the red carpet interviews for Women In Film’s 5th Annual Pre-Oscar party, a live taping the he SAG-AFTRA and Women In Film Q&A panel of the film MISSRepresentation as the 2012 Women in Film/ Variety purple carpet interviews for their celebrating the 2012 Female Prime-time Nominees. Her African and American upbringing influences her approach as a director to film and television. Acclaimed Director Jon Amiel has been her mentor for the past four years.

Películas

Something in the Dirt
Something in the Dirt
Levi's Parole Officer
When neighbors John and Levi witness supernatural events in their LA apartment building, they realize documenting the paranormal could inject some fame and fortune into their wasted lives.
La mirada del tiempo
La mirada del tiempo
Director
Parece que todo en la vida de Alison comienza a marchar bien, desde la relación con su novio Zach hasta sus nuevas metas laborales. Sin embargo, una noche todo se desmorona cuando llega a casa de su novio y se encuentra a un ladrón encapuchado armado con un cuchillo. Alison intenta advertir a Zach, que en ese momento entra en la casa, pero el ladrón lo acuchilla y termina matándolo. Alison no sabe quién es el asesino, ya que sólo recuerda sus manos, el olor de su colonia y la forma de su cara, pero alguien a quien conoce le empieza a resultar sospechoso... (FILMAFFINITY)