Expression of Interest for Producing VALORISE Project Documentary at African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)

Production of Short Documentary (Video)

• As part of the project, we seek to develop a short video to shed light and perspectives by sector stakeholders on the opportunities and challenges for valorization of side streams in the Kenyan dairy sector. The documentary will serve to highlight current practices related to side stream utilization, show cases businesses that have tapped into the opportunities, and bring out perspectives from other players in the dairy industry beyond Kenya.
• This expression of interest is inviting consultant firms that can offer the service of producing this short documentary. We invite interest parties to submit an expression of interest (EoI) that outlines the concept (including an outline of the script) and process (including timeline that will not exceed 1 month) of producing the short documentary.
• The selected firm will work with the VALORISE team to fine tune the concept and agree on the potential list of stakeholders to be approached for the video.

Key details of the services to be provided:

Below is an outline for some of the key elements and expectation for consultants contracted to undertake this assignment:

• Production of video (script writing, videography, editing, audio balancing, sub-titling, format exporting, archiving raw and edited work etc.)
• Interview key informants including select dairy processors and experts (about 6-7) in the dairy sector; some of the interviews will be done online.
• All videos produced must be of the highest quality.
• The consultant shall use their own HD quality video camera and professional editing software;
• Edit the footage in line with the script agreed and approved by ACTS and produce a professional quality package.
• Record and edit narration / voice over where needed.
• Embed sub-titles in the video as appropriate.
• Audio balance the final product and convert it in formats for use on TV, radio, web.
• Include appropriate branding of project partners.
• Perform appropriate video filming and shoot interviews with selected experts and industry actors.

Key deliverables

The key deliverables for this assignment are outlined below:

• Documentary overall concept/script/story-board and scenario. This will be co-created by the ACTS team and the consultant
• A draft documentary for comments on contents and presentation.
• A final edited, high quality documentary
• Appropriate cover shots/B-rolls
• Provide the ACTS with raw footage and photos that would have been taken during the assignment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in producing documentaries especially in the agrifood sector for international organizations with the aim of reaching both local and international audiences.

Duration of the Assignment

• The assignment is expected to take 30 days from the date of signing the contract.

Expressions of Interest for this assignment should be submitted by 13th October, 2023.