Hi, I'm Nziza Heritier, a passionate filmmaker and cinematographer based in Kigali, Rwanda. I recently completed the Filmmaking program at Kigali Films Academy in 2024 and hold an O-Level certificate. I’m excited to apply my education in the workplace and contribute to meaningful storytelling in the film industry. I've collaborated on short films like GAKONDO and IGIHUGU, served as Cinematographer (DOP) for Shaffy Films, and worked as a Filmmaker at Kigali Films Academy. I’m proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and CapCut, and I speak English and Kinyarwanda. I value honesty, responsibility, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Nziza Heritier

Hi, I'm Nziza Heritier, a passionate filmmaker and cinematographer based in Kigali, Rwanda. I recently completed the Filmmaking program at Kigali Films Academy in 2024 and hold an O-Level certificate. I’m excited to apply my education in the workplace and contribute to meaningful storytelling in the film industry. I've collaborated on short films like GAKONDO and IGIHUGU, served as Cinematographer (DOP) for Shaffy Films, and worked as a Filmmaker at Kigali Films Academy. I’m proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and CapCut, and I speak English and Kinyarwanda. I value honesty, responsibility, teamwork, and continuous learning.

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Hi, I’m Nziza Heritier, a passionate filmmaker and cinematographer based in Kigali, Rwanda. I recently completed the Filmmaking program at Kigali Films Academy in 2024 and hold an O-Level certificate. I’m excited to apply my education in the workplace and contribute to meaningful storytelling in the film industry.

I’ve collaborated on short films like GAKONDO and IGIHUGU, served as Cinematographer (DOP) for Shaffy Films, and worked as a Filmmaker at Kigali Films Academy. I’m proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and CapCut, and I speak English and Kinyarwanda. I value honesty, responsibility, teamwork, and continuous learning.

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Language

English
Fluent
Kinyarwanda
Advanced

Work Experience

Cinematography at Shaffy films
January 15, 2025 - October 2, 2025
I worked in Shaffy films as Cinematographer
Cinematography at Non organization
October 24, 2025 - Present
Editor at Kigali films academy
October 11, 2024 - March 13, 2025
Filmmaker at GAKONDO Short Film; IGIHUGU Short Film
January 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated as a filmmaker on GAKONDO and IGIHUGU short films; these works won Best Short Film of the Year at Mashariki Africa Film Festival.
Cinematographer (DOP) at Shaffy Films
January 1, 2025 - Present
Served as Cinematographer (DOP) for Shaffy Films, contributing to visual storytelling and camera work.
Filmmaker at Kigali Films Academy
August 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024
Filmmaker at Kigali Films Academy.
Filmmaker / Cinematographer at GAKONDO Short Film; IGIHUGU Short Film
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Worked on GAKONDO Short Film by Shingiro Bora and IGIHUGU Short Film — Winner of Best Short Film of the Year at Mashariki Africa Film Festival.

Education

Filmmaking at Kigali films academy
January 18, 2024 - September 9, 2025
Editor & Cinematography at IMITANA PRODUCTIONS
August 5, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Certified in Filmmaking at Kigali Films Academy
January 1, 2024 - December 30, 2025
Certificate of Ordinary Level (O’ Level) at St. Dominique Gitarama
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Primary Leaving Examination Certificate at St. August Gitarama
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2021
Certificate in Filmmaking at Kigali Films Academy
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Certificate of Ordinary Level (O’ Level) at St. Dominique Gitarama
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Primary Leaving Examination Certificate at St. August Gitarama
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

IMITANA PRODUCTIONS certified
August 28, 2025 - August 28, 2025
Certified in Filmmaking
January 1, 2024 - December 30, 2025
Certificate in Filmmaking
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Certificate of Ordinary Level (O’ Level)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Primary Leaving Examination Certificate
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment