23rd Verzió Festival 16–25/11 2026.

Mark Maina Maingi

Last Name / Family Name (for sorting)
Maina Maingi
Photo
Mark Maina Maingi portrait
Biography

Mark Maina Maingi is an award-winning Kenyan filmmaker, director, editor, and founder of Mgreen Entertainment. An alumnus of Film Akademie Baden-Württemberg, he gained international recognition with his short film Neophobia, selected for the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. His credits include major African productions such as Netflix’s Blood Sisters and The King’s Horseman, as well as several acclaimed television series. His documentary #The People Shall (2025), chronicling Kenya’s youth-led uprising, won multiple awards, including Best Documentary at the Kalasha Awards and the 2026 Kitale Film Week. With over a decade of experience across Kenya, Germany, and Nigeria, Mark is committed to socially engaged storytelling, mentoring emerging filmmakers, and amplifying African voices through cinema.

Affiliation / Title
director, editor, and founder of Mgreen Entertainment
Festival History
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