Mr. Aasif Karim is the Chairman of Safinaz Foundation as well as Founder and Festival Director of the Kenya International Sports Film Festival (KISFF). He is dedicated to this festival that showcases the synergy that exists between Sports, which unifies society, and Film which inspires society. Aasif is a former national cricket and tennis Captain who played in three International Cricket Council World Cups and overall played for the Kenyan National Cricket Team for 23 years. Additionally, he provided radio and TV commentary for International Cricket Tournaments as well as written commentary on the Kenyan sports scene. Aasif is a Fellow Arbitrator and Accredited Mediator by the Kenyan Judiciary for Family and Commercial Disputes.

Ms. Eunice Wangeci Macharia is an Actress and a Film Producer with Kollywood (K) Movies.  She has acted in and produced content for various media stations including Inooro TV, Kameme TV, K24, Mt Kenya TV and UTV. Eunice is one of the founder members of FRAK, an upcoming audio-visual Collective Management Organization.

Mr. Kerich has over 38 years’ experience in Public Service, starting with the Presidential Press Services and then the Department of Film Services. He holds a Diploma in Cinematography and Certificates in Strategic Leadership Development, Corporate Governance, Financial Management, Film Governance and Society and in Total Quality Management.

Mr. Gideon Ole Saruni has over 30 years’ experience in both private and public sector, among them former local authorities and County Governments. He holds a Diploma in Business Studies and Degree in Bachelor of Business Administration. He also holds Certificates in CPA section three, Strategic Leadership Development, Performance Management and Local Government Leadership and Management.

Ms. Sarah Migwi is the Founder and Managing Director of Protel Studios, a TV content production company with offices in Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria. Prior to this, she worked in Management for Endemol South Africa, East Africa TV & Radio as well as Level One Productions. She also worked as a Producer for Nation TV. Sarah has engaged in offering bespoke production solutions for advertising campaigns, documentaries, programmes and events. Sarah is a Rotarian with Rotary International and a Board Member for Women Corporate Directors (WCD). She is a graduate of the Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies SEED program, Strathmore Business School and United States International University – Africa.

Timothy Odhiambo Owase, MCIM, (Chartered Marketer), BBA (Marketing) MA (Communication and Development) A Chartered Marketer and a Communications specialist with experience spanning over a decade, Timothy is currently the Chief Executive Officer at the Commission who plays a key leadership role in leading the team at the Commission. He is a marketing and communication professional committed to investing in people, communities and businesses in transforming the society for a sustainable socio-economic development; a professional with leadership and management qualities, strategy formulation and execution, behaviour change, social marketing, sustainable development, media and corporate communications. Timothy has Board level experience with fully developed analytical skills, people and systems focus, capacity for growing businesses and solid understanding in designing and implementing results bearing business initiatives and strategies. He has a strong ability to influence thinking, forge strategic alliances and build relationships. He is a Champion for good governance with desire to addressing social, economic and cultural issues in the society. He has an outstanding qualification in all phases of Marketing, Management, Communication and Development and has served in the dynamic sectors including, Marketing, Media, ICT, Development and the entertainment. He has provided his expertise and knowledge previously to Rollout Marketing, Touch Media Solutions Ltd, Mnet East Africa, Multichoice Africa and now Kenya Film Commission. Mr. Owase is currently a member of Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK), Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). His academic credentials include Masters in Development and Corporate Communications (MA) from Daystar University, BBA (Marketing) from Kenya Methodist University, Film Marketing from AFCI University, Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Diploma in Marketing from London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Diploma in Business Management from Kenya Institute of Management, Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation, among other qualifications.