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Meet the Fellows of the 2021 African Conservation
Voices Media Lab: Rwanda
Cedric Ujeneza
Cedric Ujeneza is a communication Assistant with 3 years of experience working at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International. Cedric’s main responsibility at the Fossey Fund is to take photos that cover a lot of topics, —from the daily lives of gorillas to educational programming, biodiversity research and community engagement work. Besides capturing perfect photos, Cedric is also responsible for writing compelling stories about the Fossey Fund’s programs through enhancing basic facts with interviews, quotes and individual experiences. For the past 3 years, Cedric’s photos and videos have been useful in promoting the work that the Fossey Fund does in Africa. I use my spare time to learn new skills and increase my knowledge in photography, filmmaking and storytelling. I love music, debating with my friends over all sorts of topics, and enjoying nature. If you want someone to chat with, I'm the guy!
Cedric Ujeneza is a communication Assistant with 3 years of experience working at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International. Cedric’s main responsibility at the Fossey Fund is to take photos that cover a lot of topics, —from the daily lives of gorillas to educational programming, biodiversity research and community engagement work. Besides capturing perfect photos, Cedric is also responsible for writing compelling stories about the Fossey Fund’s programs through enhancing basic facts with interviews, quotes and individual experiences. For the past 3 years, Cedric’s photos and videos have been useful in promoting the work that the Fossey Fund does in Africa. I use my spare time to learn new skills and increase my knowledge in photography, filmmaking and storytelling. I love music, debating with my friends over all sorts of topics, and enjoying nature. If you want someone to chat with, I'm the guy!
David Kwizera
David Kwizera is a filmmaker / photographer who works with artists, creators and companies to grow their personal and profession through audiovisual and storytelling. After spending nearly a decade working in film, photography, TV industries and art, David knows what a truly audio-visual storytelling reach, inspire and impact different communities. It’s how well you connect with souls through the stories and messages you’re trying to tell. David studied Art at Nyundo Art School and graduated in 2010. After High School, he continued to study Motion Graphics and Video Production at ADMA (Africa Digital Media Academy). He took the opportunity to be part of an amazing team of creative designers, creating and sharing stories about art, culture and innovation, where he works as the videographer / editor from 2016 up to now. Currently, David works on different projects, but mostly based on art, documentary, conceptual, wildlife and other different genres of photography in a way of telling stories, sharing and collaborating with other creators.
David Kwizera is a filmmaker / photographer who works with artists, creators and companies to grow their personal and profession through audiovisual and storytelling. After spending nearly a decade working in film, photography, TV industries and art, David knows what a truly audio-visual storytelling reach, inspire and impact different communities. It’s how well you connect with souls through the stories and messages you’re trying to tell. David studied Art at Nyundo Art School and graduated in 2010. After High School, he continued to study Motion Graphics and Video Production at ADMA (Africa Digital Media Academy). He took the opportunity to be part of an amazing team of creative designers, creating and sharing stories about art, culture and innovation, where he works as the videographer / editor from 2016 up to now. Currently, David works on different projects, but mostly based on art, documentary, conceptual, wildlife and other different genres of photography in a way of telling stories, sharing and collaborating with other creators.
Fiston Ishimwe
I am Fiston Ishimwe, from a young age; I committed to creating a big change in my community's understanding toward biodiversity. I am a young conservationist passionate in using technology in this jungle-based works; currently working in Akagera National Park, Rwanda as Community Liaison Officer. I did wildlife tourism after forestry in my university and did different training on conservation and climate change.
I love seeing the local community engaged in conserving the natural resources for the win-win benefits and, I am strived to do whatever it takes to ensure that the community is aware of Human-Wildlife interaction. The majority think of technology in business and other work matters and few think technology in trees and animals. Moreover, my additional intention is to use technology to engage the community in biodiversity conservation through storytelling among other means.
I am Fiston Ishimwe, from a young age; I committed to creating a big change in my community's understanding toward biodiversity. I am a young conservationist passionate in using technology in this jungle-based works; currently working in Akagera National Park, Rwanda as Community Liaison Officer. I did wildlife tourism after forestry in my university and did different training on conservation and climate change.
I love seeing the local community engaged in conserving the natural resources for the win-win benefits and, I am strived to do whatever it takes to ensure that the community is aware of Human-Wildlife interaction. The majority think of technology in business and other work matters and few think technology in trees and animals. Moreover, my additional intention is to use technology to engage the community in biodiversity conservation through storytelling among other means.
Isaac Dusengumuremyi
I am Isaac Dusengumuremyi born in Rwanda January 1991, am a videographer passionate about storytelling focusing on Africa’s fast-changing social-economic transformation, and Peace building. My experience span various roles and on diverse range of formats – Documentary Film, TV show, Music video and TV Commercial.
I am Isaac Dusengumuremyi born in Rwanda January 1991, am a videographer passionate about storytelling focusing on Africa’s fast-changing social-economic transformation, and Peace building. My experience span various roles and on diverse range of formats – Documentary Film, TV show, Music video and TV Commercial.
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Jean Claude Dusabimana
My name is Jean Claude Dusabimana; I am a conservation biologist and instructional video designer and developer. My working interest is to be a more professional conservation storyteller, by providing my intellectual and physical contribution to encourage communities to actively participate in solving conservation issues, as well as making knowledgeable decisions about the sustainable use of natural resources. My long-term goal is to gain more storytelling experience on climate change, ecosystem health, biodiversity conservation: by learning more about the issues and framing them in a way that makes sense for communities and policymakers. I am the 2019's Rwanda's Eco-Voice under the Africa Eco Voices Project of UNEP, an Alumni member of the Global Youth Biodiversity Network, member of the Conservation Media Alliance, and Co-founder and Executive Director of Nature Rwanda. |
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Manzi Benjamin
Manzi Benjamin is a filmmaker and photographer based in Kigali, Rwanda. His narrative and documentary photography, which he has six years of expertise in, generates memories for individuals and changes their perspectives on the widespread concern. Through commissions and projects, his photography has had a positive influence on people's lives. He believes in sharing what he has learned by traveling around the country, meeting new people, and creating a bond of friendship with his crafts. |
Modeste Ndayishimye
Film Writer, Director, Videographer, Writer of comic books for children at Across Aid, Professional science teacher at G.S Ste Famille, A friend of nature and biodiversity
Film Writer, Director, Videographer, Writer of comic books for children at Across Aid, Professional science teacher at G.S Ste Famille, A friend of nature and biodiversity
Nailla Simbi
Nailla is a young female creative specializing in conservation storytelling. Nailla joined Mass in March 2021 as an assistant producer at MASS DESIGN. Previously, she worked with Dric Ent, a video production company based in Kigali, Rwanda. As a young female creative, Nailla is passionate about telling community-changing stories through visuals.
Nailla is a young female creative specializing in conservation storytelling. Nailla joined Mass in March 2021 as an assistant producer at MASS DESIGN. Previously, she worked with Dric Ent, a video production company based in Kigali, Rwanda. As a young female creative, Nailla is passionate about telling community-changing stories through visuals.
Pacifique Niyibizi
Pacifique Niyibizi is a creative entrepreneur with a decade of successful experience in videography, storytelling, branding and creative communication. Pacifique specializes in creative communication and branding, and regularly also dives into marketing and video storytelling. A strong believer in the power of communication for impact and change, Pacifique regularly develops awareness campaigns to assist in conservation storytelling, which he has always had a deep passion for. Pacifique enjoys good and meaningful conversations but can also be found hiking or taking nature walks on Saturday mornings.
Pacifique Niyibizi is a creative entrepreneur with a decade of successful experience in videography, storytelling, branding and creative communication. Pacifique specializes in creative communication and branding, and regularly also dives into marketing and video storytelling. A strong believer in the power of communication for impact and change, Pacifique regularly develops awareness campaigns to assist in conservation storytelling, which he has always had a deep passion for. Pacifique enjoys good and meaningful conversations but can also be found hiking or taking nature walks on Saturday mornings.
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Raymond Tiff Kalisa
I joined the film and television industry in 1999. I work as a cameraman, lighting, sound, producer and editor. I have worked on feature films, these include: -The Last King of Scotland: Assistant Director -Beyond the Gates: Assistant Director -Operation Turquoise: as an actor -Shake Hands with the Devil: Assist. Dir -Kinyarwanda: 1st Camera Assistant I have also worked on television productions and documentaries such as CNN, BBC, ALJAZEERA, NHK and ITN and worked on the documentary “Rwanda: The Royal Tour,” as Producer/ Lighting |
Hirwa Regis
Hirwa Regis is a Director, Editor and Camera Operator, and the Founder of Legit Group.Co Ltd. I am based in Kigali, Rwanda. My largest passions in life include anything that get me outdoors and experiencing new things daily. To which, I have already done some commercials, TV Ads,documentaries and some music videos. I started my professional videography & production businesses five years ago. I have worked with INGOs, Government Institutions and other privates sectors/institutions. A precious lesson my curiosity taught me: Each moment in my life is unique and it’s better if we could capture it. I capture moments and I am willing to do more of it as I learn new secrets and help people discover life through those moments captured. At all times, I maintain a professional, friendly and personal attitude.
Hirwa Regis is a Director, Editor and Camera Operator, and the Founder of Legit Group.Co Ltd. I am based in Kigali, Rwanda. My largest passions in life include anything that get me outdoors and experiencing new things daily. To which, I have already done some commercials, TV Ads,documentaries and some music videos. I started my professional videography & production businesses five years ago. I have worked with INGOs, Government Institutions and other privates sectors/institutions. A precious lesson my curiosity taught me: Each moment in my life is unique and it’s better if we could capture it. I capture moments and I am willing to do more of it as I learn new secrets and help people discover life through those moments captured. At all times, I maintain a professional, friendly and personal attitude.
Tracy Keza
Rwandan filmmaker and documentary photographer uses her work to explore notions of identity, culture, and conservation. With an academic background in Environmental Science from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, she hopes to use both storytelling and science to document wildlife stories that inspire the preservation of indigenous ecological knowledge in East Africa.
Rwandan filmmaker and documentary photographer uses her work to explore notions of identity, culture, and conservation. With an academic background in Environmental Science from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, she hopes to use both storytelling and science to document wildlife stories that inspire the preservation of indigenous ecological knowledge in East Africa.
