Naivety World Productions
An independent storytelling company creating films, audio experiences, written work, and creative projects that explore the complexity of the human experience.
What We Create
Film
Narrative films and visual storytelling that explore experiences that shape how we see ourselves and one another.
Audio
Music, film scores, podcasts, and immersive audio experiences that explore storytelling through sound.
Journal
Film commentary, event coverage, reflections, poetry, and narrative writing exploring storytelling, culture, creativity, and the human experience.
Creative Projects
Collaborations and experimental work that bring people together through stories and shared experiences.
Featured Work
Stories told across film, audio, and written mediums.
Our Approach
We believe stories help us understand ourselves and each other. Our work is grounded in emotional honesty and curiosity, made to help audiences feel, reflect, and connect.
Naivety World
At the heart of our ecosystem is Naivety World, the community platform of Naivety World Productions. Through articles, poetry, conversations, and reflections, it explores the same questions that shape our films: love, identity, creativity, and the complexity of being human.
Founder
Margaret Gathenya is a Kenyan writer, filmmaker, producer, and strategist. She is the founder of Naivety World Productions, where she develops stories and creative projects centred on human connection, emotional depth, and meaningful conversation.
Her work spans narrative film, writing, and digital storytelling, with projects screening at festivals, cinemas, and industry showcases.
Featured in People Daily
Read Margaret Gathenya’s feature on storytelling and her filmmaking journey.
Professional Profiles
Let’s Create Together
We collaborate with filmmakers, writers, artists, organisations, and brands who believe in the power of meaningful storytelling.
Journal – Featured Articles
- What By the Book Says About Modern Dating
Modern dating has never been more accessible. At any moment, you can meet someone through an app, social media, a mutual friend, a networking event,… Read more: What By the Book Says About Modern Dating - Who Is Waiting For Your Film?
I read a LinkedIn post recently and there’s a line there that hit me so hard, I froze. Who is waiting for your film? We… Read more: Who Is Waiting For Your Film? - Love In Film: Me Before You
In 2016 the world was graced with Me Before You, a British romantic drama starring Emilia Clarke and Sam Clafin. If you are wondering why… Read more: Love In Film: Me Before You