🎬 About iWay Thrills​
iWayThrills is a creative and cinematic powerhouse dedicated to the craft, culture, and business of film. Designed for filmmakers, storytellers, actors, and film lovers, our mission is to elevate raw Kenyan talent and connect it to world-class cinematic standards.
We believe in the power and urgency of African stories.
We believe in the rise of African cinema and the voices shaping it.
And above all, we believe that stars are built, through skill, discipline, opportunity, and visibility.
At iWayThrills, we not only deliver knowledge, tools, and insight into the filmmaking world, we also share our own films, series, and behind-the-scenes journeys, giving our audience a front-row seat to the stories we create and the stars we help shape.
Irine Wayua — Founder, Writer & Creative Director of iWay Thrills.
🌍 Our Mission
To empower African filmmakers and film enthusiasts with high-quality insights, resources, and storytelling that elevate their craft and spark the next generation of cinematic talent.
đź’ˇ What We Do
1. Filmmaking Knowledge
We break down every stage of filmmaking:
scriptwriting, directing, cinematography, production design, editing, sound, and the full creative workflow.
Our content helps both beginners and seasoned creators improve their craft.
2. Film Analysis & Reviews
We explore films with depth, story structure, character arcs, symbolism, visual choices, pacing, and genre-specific techniques.
Our analyses help audiences appreciate films more, and creators learn from what works.
3. Industry & Film Business Insights
We unpack film marketing strategies, festival navigation, distribution pathways, budgeting, and the evolving African film landscape.
Our goal is to help filmmakers thrive both creatively and commercially.
4. iWay Originals: Our Films
We produce and release our own cinematic projects, from short films to series.
Our audience gets front-row access to updates, behind-the-scenes content, teasers, and official releases.
5. Behind the Scenes
We document the filmmaking journey with transparency, set diaries, production breakdowns, interviews, and the real grind behind every project.
6. Filmmaker Resources
We offer templates, checklists, forms, schedules, and tools to streamline production workflows and support upcoming talent.
đź–¤ Why We Exist
Because African stories deserve to be seen.
Because talent grows with guidance and opportunity.
Because the world is ready for more African cinema, and we are here to create it, teach it, and share it.
iWayThrills is crafting a new generation of storytellers while delivering films that speak to who we are and where we’re going.