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Jack got his start in film production as a student at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, where he made a three-minute film for class. He found the production process fascinating, and as a student at the institution, he went on to produce and act in more short films.

"Everyone is born an actor or actress, in my opinion." It's just that some people choose to make acting their career and thus learn the trade through constant practice."

Jack has appeared in a number of well-known local TV dramas, including Real Housewives of Kawangware, Tahidi High, Inspekta Mwala, and Mali.

He admits that as an actor, he felt the full impact of the digital migration when it was fully implemented in 2015, leaving nearly two million households without TV.

"When the signal went out in early 2015, some episodes of the show I was acting in had to be paused." "The broadcaster asked us to hold the program until the signal was restored," he explains.

While the switch was somewhat disruptive, and the migration was met with skepticism, Jack claims that it allowed him to venture into previously unexplored territory.

"There were suddenly a lot of auditions coming up, with movie and drama producers looking to cast their projects." It was a high-adrenaline moment for Kenyan film, as content was sought to fill the unexpected void. I quickly realized there was a scarcity of stories and pounced by writing scripts. It was a challenging but rewarding exercise."

To succeed in film, Jack advises working closely with accomplished directors, producers, and mentors, as well as demonstrating a desire to learn. "Honest professionals will encourage you to broaden your horizons and stop viewing film solely through the lens of acting." "These lessons have made me a better professional," Jack says. 

He is currently learning how to direct, and filming for a project he wrote has begun. 

His earnings are derived from his acting roles and appearances in commercials. He has appeared in public service announcements for Isuzu Kenya, Safaricom, Fidelity Insurance, and Guinness.

He has a few pointers for those looking to make a name and a living in the film industry. "Aside from your role as an actor or actress, what else do you bring to the production process?" "Aside from memorizing the script and portraying characters, what other skills do you have?"

He adds that filming is a time-consuming process, especially when many outdoor locations are involved. "In the field, anything can happen. The person in charge of setting the scene may become ill, and you may be asked to step in.

The more tasks you can complete, the more valuable you are to the project. Some Hollywood actors earn millions of dollars not just for being cast, but also for being central to the production, scripting, directing, and even providing creative services to the film."