Discover Top Documentary DPs in Kigali, Rwanda

With six years of experience in the film industry, I am passionate about bringing stories to life through the magic of cinema. I have worked on a diverse range of projects, from music videos to documentaries and short films for NGOs, private businesses, and individuals. From the moment I picked up a camera, I knew this was my calling. Capturing the essence of a moment and translating it into a narrative that resonates with audiences is what drives me each day.my versatility is one of my greatest strengths, as I possess a comprehensive skill set that spans across various aspects of filmmaking. Whether it's directing each shot to perfection or meticulously editing to create a seamless and captivating story, I have honed my craft in every aspect of film production. With expertise in video editing, coloring, film directing, and motion graphics, I create immersive visual experiences that transport viewers into the worlds I create. Collaborating with talented artists has enriched my growth as a storyteller. But beyond the technical aspects, what truly motivates me is the belief that storytelling has the power to make a difference. I have shed light on important social issues, given voice to the voiceless, and inspired positive change. As I continue to grow, I am excited for the possibilities that lie ahead. If you are looking for a skilled and passionate filmmaker, I am here to bring your vision to life and leave a lasting impression on the world through the captivating medium of film. Let's embark on an unforgettable journey together.

• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Sound Designer
• Fixer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Post-Production Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Colorist
• Full-Service Live Production
• Social Media Producer
• Digital Content Creator
• Executive Producer
• Production Assistant
• Drone Operator

Illume Creative Studio, based in Kigali, Rwanda, is a versatile communications agency known for its expertise in creating innovative tools and strategies to help clients tell their stories. The studio specializes in a range of services including creative consulting, strategy development, photography, video production, design and branding, copywriting, public relations, and digital marketing​. The studio is also renowned for its cultural and community-focused initiatives. These include the African Women Storytellers program, which supports and amplifies the voices of African women, and various events like FestivalAFRICANA and Women in Photography, which highlight artistic talents and cultural narratives. Illume Creative Studio's approach is to develop and market unique, fresh, and dynamic content for individuals, organizations, and businesses, helping bring their visions to life​.

• Creative Director
• Content Strategist
• Graphic Designer
• Portrait Photographer
• Corporate Videographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Line Producer / On-Location
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• Production Company
• Production Assistant
• Copywriter
• Digital Content Creator
• Hair and Make-up Artist
• Product Photographer
• Wardrobe Stylist
• Documentary DP
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Video Editor - Documentary

I am an aspiring young growing from Rwanda running a filming business venture. I have shot in two countries, Mauritius and Rwanda. At an early age I have been involved in creating videos for companies ranging from National TV of Rwanda, Education institutions, corporate companies. I believe storytelling and filmmaking is my way to go and  an effective way that we as Rwandans and as Africans we can use to continue to rebrand ourselves as a country and I would like to lead in telling these stories. I believe that the media has a key role in transforming Africa, in a way that will connect people, promote peace and bring positive change to the future of our young people on this continent.  

• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Social Media Producer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Commercial DP
• Series Producer / Show Runner

With over 8 years of experience in photography and filmmaking… Isaac was born and raised in Rwanda, and has worked in several countries around the World. He speaks four languages (Kinyarwanda, English, French and Swahili) and has worked with the United Nations, international non-governmental organizations, and the private sector. Isaac is an outstanding visual storyteller with a unique eye, a passion for creativity and the ability to connect with people. With a well-rounded portfolio of narrative short films, corporate multimedia, and photography, Isaac is uniquely positioned to tell your story.

• Portrait Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Editor
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Translator
• Storyboard Artist

Envision is a multimedia production studio and arts collective based in Kigali, Rwanda that provides high quality professional content across multiple mediums. We have a team of experienced photographers, videographers, and content producers that have worked for various international organizations, NGOs, news agencies, and production companies.

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• Drone Operator
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Translator
• Corporate Videographer

Passionate young documentary filmmaker, videographer. Middle skills on scriptwriting, graphic design, infographics, photojournalism. -------Awards------ 2016 - Africa Rising Award Winning at Slum Film Festival in Nairobi, Kenya for my short documentary film Fastest Woman in Africa - Rwanda's First Female Cyclist. The New Times published an article about my award; http://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/read/203690/. 2015 - Best Documentary Journalist in Rwanda at the Development Journalism Awards for my short documentary video: Heroism Legacy of Nyange Secondary School Students. -------Official Selections of some of my work--------- Whose am I? 2020 - Short documentary film project, selected by One World Media, UK. Fastest Woman in Africa - Rwanda's First Female (2016) 2017 - Mashariki African Film Festival, Kigali, Rwanda 2016 - Silicon Valley African Film Festival, California, USA. http://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/read/203690/ 2016 - Slum Film Festival, Nairobi, Kenya 2016 - Global Impact Film Festival in Washington DC 2016 - Spin – The Cycling Festival, London, England 2016 - Edinburgh Festival of Cycling, Scotland 2016 - Minutnik Film and Beer Festival, Slovenia 2016 - I Luv Africa Film Festival, Accra, Ghana 2016 - Rwanda International Film Festival, Kigali, Rwanda Please! (2012) 2013 - Rwanda International Film Festival, Kigali, Rwanda 2013 - Burundi International Film Festival, Bujumbura, Burundi

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Production Assistant
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Drone Operator

Nebiat Assefa Melles is a video journalist and documentary filmmaker based in Kigali, Rwanda. Her recent documentary “Blue Devil” has won the Knight Award for Best reporting in Science and Environment, also got nominated as Best Short Documentary at Pan Africa Film Festival, Montreal Black Film Festival, and San Diageo Black Film Festival. Nebat has spent eight years reporting and producing documentaries the national media, Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation, where she was named Producer of the Year in 2011 and 2012. She is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and specialized in Documentary Filmmaking. Her First Masters was in Theatre and Development from Addis Ababa University and got her bachelor's degree in Theater Arts at Addis Ababa University.

• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Sound Mixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Transcriber
• Video Editor - Commercial

Daniel Nzohabonimana is a producer and freelance journalist specialized in digital storytelling.

• Documentary DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Translator
• Fixer
• Sound Mixer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Field Producer
• Drone Operator
• Copywriter

TD JACK MUHINDO born in 1979 at Kanyabayonga ( Democratic Republic of Congo) I live in Goma. In 2008 after my primary and secondary studies in teaching department, I was interested in using the camera so, I got the opportunity of participating in workshops on filmmaking in Goma held by Yole Africa. The time I got involved in making videos, in 2009 I started working on my first videos. In 2012, I attended a filmmaking masterclass in kinshasa between may 1st, 2012 and april 1st, 2013 ;under the coordination of SUKA PRODUCTION company in partnership with l'Institut National des Arts et des Spectacles ( INSAS) of Brussels. In this masterclass I got access to the visual audio and I learned how to use image and sound equipment. I worked on different professional film productions ( documentaries, publicities, short-films, events organizations...) my final study work I directed a documentary short film which was selected in Salaam Kivu International Film Festival(SKIFF) and Congo

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

I have worked in MASS’s Kigali Office from March 2019 to August 2020 as a Filmmaker. I was documenting the progress of the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund along with several other projects. Prior to joining MASS, I spent the last six years as a freelancer engaging with the Rwandan film and television industry as a writer, producer, editor, and photographer. I have worked for a number of companies and individuals including the Rwanda Broadcast Agency, Tour du Rwanda, Sony Ivory Coast, Coca Cola,... My vast experience has allowed me to gain technical skills behind the camera and develop cinematographic techniques to produce compelling stories. As a Rwandan native, I have been an active participant in my country’s media outreach, working on television production, documentaries, advertisements, and promotional videos. I am well-versed in cultural content work and bring knowledge and expertise to our team. I hope to continue harnessing the powerful narratives of my community and the continent at large.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• TV News Producer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Audio Storyteller
• Creative Director
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Post-Production Manager
• Colorist
• Executive Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

Documenting Africa Film Production Ltd is a documentary production company established in Kigali, Rwanda on February, 24, 2022. We strive to tell African stories through the voices of African visual and digital storytellers from an African perspective. A compelling human story is at the heart of every great work and brand but sometimes the best stories are hidden beneath the surface. Our mission is to translate sophisticated ideas into compelling stories and create impact to get the heart of an organizational brand and transfer its message to the right audience. We work with brands and organizations that want to be heard and tell their stories and accomplishments. We advertise and promote your work in a way that sounds personal and authentic, which is still one of the best ways to communicate in this day and age. We produce quality production in the Africa region. Our filmmakers in East Africa one phone call away to give you a quality production. We produce brand content, corporate video, documentary film, doc-style video, education and training video, and we give coverage to conferences and events.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Sound Mixer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Video Editor - News
• Storyboard Artist
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor
• Digital Content Creator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Translator
• Portrait Photographer
• Transcriber
• Fixer

EDUCATION Certificate in Graphics Arts- 1989 Certificate in pedagogy Studies at 1989- 1991 Bachelors in Education science at National University of Rwanda (NUR)- 1992-1994 Certificate in Computer Graphics and Graphic Design Course of writing story: London/UK 2000 Producing a Documentary Film London / UK 2003 Diploma in Developmental Journalism at India Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) in Delhi - 2012 WORK EXPERIENCE o Video editor/cameraman for the Rwanda National Television (RTV) in 1994 - 1997. o Cameraman/ Reporter for a Belgian Production House called VIDEOCAM 1997-1998 . o Cameraman/Reporter for Reuters (in Kigali) from 1998 – to present (This work includes writing story proposal, script, video editing) o Consultant with InterNews on community information insemination using visuals Freelancer cameraman and reporter (in Rwanda) for different projects like Eco-Africa, Africa360 and many others (This work includes making/ writing story proposal, script, video editing) Audio Visual Production o Video editor/cameraman for the National Television in Rwanda for 4 years. o Cameraman/ Reporter for a Belgian Production House called VIDEOCAM. o Cameraman/Reporter for Reuters, AP,DW, Al Jazeera for o Consultant with Internews on community information insemination using visuals o Producer for the weekly Africa Journal program that runs on both Reuters NHK of Japan and CCTV of China o Producer for Inside Africa Program that runs of CNN every week o Covers television news reports in the great lakes region on behalf of Reuters. - Coverage of crisis in DR Congo from 1996-2009 - Coverage of war in Darfur from 2006-2008

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Meet Gabriel Nyirijuru, better known by the nickname Lucky, a professional Cinematographer and Certified drone Pilot. With nearly 11 years of experience behind the lens, Gabriel NYIRIJURU is a seasoned Cinematographer known for his adeptness in capturing compelling visuals. Having worked with prestigious companies like Mass Design Group, Silverback Films, Google X Akilah project and RICA , Gabriel NYIRIJURU has lent his talents to a diverse array of projects, from documenting the majestic gorillas of Africa to filming key moments at the Afro Gov Conference to documenting The Ellen DeGeneres campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund from the beginning to the end for 4 years. Proficient in English, Gabriel NYIRIJURU brings both technical expertise and linguistic fluency to every shoot, ensuring seamless communication and exceptional results. Passionate about the art of cinematography, Gabriel NYIRIJURU continues to craft evocative visual narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide.

• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• On-Camera Talent
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Event Photographer
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Jean Bizimana is a Rwandan photographer/ videographer who learned this art from Through The Eyes of the Children, an organization that teaches photography to children in vulnerable communities. He became part of the organization at a very young age when he was still living at the orphanage in Rwanda, the place where he grew up. Following his training with Through the Eyes of Children, Jean Bizimana attended other professional photography workshops to improve his skills. His passion for photography droves him to pour all of his efforts into the art and made it his career. Jean Bizimana’s photos helped pay for his education and for the education of some of the kids he grew up with in the orphanage. In addition, the income from the photos supported the orphanages in purchasing food and clothing for the kids. After graduating from University, Jean Bizimana chose to focus his career into documentary photojournalism so as to be able to highlight some of the social issues his was seeing in his home country, Rwanda. Jean Bizimana has extended his photography services to other countries. He has taught photography to various underprivileged kids in refugee camps and Foster Care systems in countries such as Haiti, the United States, and Nepal. For Jean Bizimana, photography has taught him that in life, people will always be in disagreements and differences. However, these disagreements and differences should not be an excuse for continued hatred or conflicts among people. I am a Kigali/Rwanda-based photographer/ videographer. Available on international assignments.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Non-Fiction Film Director

My passion in visual story telling and and documentary storyboarding and directing is supported by my work experience. I have worked hard on my skills of photography, videography, picture editing and short documentary making. My passion has driven me to grow my talent. I have managed to use my studies and my free time, in roaming cities to capture daily life, plan, direct and film several short documentaries. I have intensively worked within a production house - to take my passion to a professional level, by working with professional teams, of directors, videographers and producers as an intern. This has been greatly helped me become a good team player, work under pressure and meet deadlines as well as acquiring a vast knowledge in visual and creative products. I am currently working with a prominent television as a director - studio and outdoor.

• Creative Director
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Drone Operator
• Product Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Senior Editor

I am NGABONZIZA Libens, an impact storyteller in the filmmaking industry, based in Kigali, Rwanda. My journey in filmmaking started back in 2017 during high school at AGAHOZO-Shalom Youth Village in Rwamagana District. After graduating, I made the decision to pursue a career in documentary filmmaking in 2018, and it has become my true calling ever since. In the realm of documentaries, I primarily work as a producer and director of photography (DP) on diverse projects, including short documentaries, weddings, corporate videos, music videos, and other forms of visual storytelling. My expertise lies in the entire filmmaking process, from producing and shooting to editing, with a specific focus on documentaries. My passion lies in giving life to meaningful stories through my work, capturing the essence of each narrative, and sharing these impactful tales with the world.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer

IN THE LANGUAGES OF THE BANTU PEOPLES, INGOMA MEANS A KIND OF DRUM, OR THE SONGS PLAYED ON IT. IN RWANDA, INGOMA ALSO REFERS TO THE THRONE OF THE PRECOLONIAL KING - A SYMBOL, LIKE THE DRUMS, OF THE ROOTS OF AFRICAN CULTURE. THOSE DEEP ROOTS: TRADITIONAL STORYTELLING, VIBRANT CREATIVITY, AND LONGEVITY STRETCHING BACK MILLENIA, ARE THE FOUNDATIONS OF EVERYTHING WE DO. MISSION INGOMA EXISTS TO CREATE EXPERIENCES THAT BROADEN PEOPLE’S PERSPECTIVES. THROUGH FILMMAKING AND STORYTELLING, WE HIGHLIGHT THE WORTHY AND UPLIFT THE MARGINALIZED, MAKING THE SPECIFIC GLOBAL AND THE GLOBAL SPECIFIC. IMPACT WE BELIEVE THAT COMPANIES CAN BE A FORCE FOR ACTIVE GOOD, NOT JUST PROFIT-GENERATORS. WE’RE COMMITTED TO WORKING ON PROJECTS THAT HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT, PARTNERING WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT ACTIVELY MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

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• Corporate Videographer

Hey! I am a freelance journalist from Germany now living in the Great Lakes region of Africa, more precisely in Gisenyi/Rwanda at the border to the DR Congo. I moved here in 2016. Since 2005 I have been working for several public broadcasting TV stations in Germany and produced reports, portraits, documentaries from 5 min to 30 min. I love my job! It's that simple. It's my passion to find inspiring stories, develop a film idea, write the story board, get it on camera and finalize it in a captivating edit work. Why? That's also simple. Because everyone loves to hear a good story. Beside producing films, I also write as a freelancer for magazines and newspaper. Feel free to get in touch! And find more of my recent work on www.susannemariakrauss.com.

• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

A renaissance man of mediocre ability, I'm continuously pursuing all sorts of film projects and turning over rocks as I find them. I have always had a natural flair and passion for story telling. As a filmmaker, some of my works have won prizes in different forums.Thanks. and here you have them. 'Stressed' 7 minutes won the Best short film Rwanda Film Festival, The beats of my father - a 23 minutes documentary won the Audience Award, at Luxor African Film Festival. The dude - 3 minutes won the Best animated short film at Amakula Film Festival. I would like to hunt story about current news and also stories about art and culture.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer

Muhozi Joel is a seasoned Director, D.P, and Film Editor with over a decade of experience in the Rwandan and Chinese film industries. He specializes in documentaries, short films, commercials, and music videos, collaborating with renowned brands like Republic of Gamers CN, Monster Energy, Pizza Hut, and mega artists like Rae Sremmurd and Hello Hone. His impactful work includes a significant tenure with Mass Design Group, partnering with Google.org, The Ellen Degeneres Campus, Native-Biodata Consortium, and Moving Windmills Organization. Joel's goal is to create Oscar-nominated films, driven by a relentless work ethic and a passion for innovative storytelling

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Colorist
• Senior Editor
• Art Director