I’m Nziza Heritage, a Kigali based visual storyteller and passionate filmmaker. I’m dedicated to creating high quality visual content through creativity, professionalism, and strong technical skills in video production and cinematography. My journey includes impactful documentary work and collaboration on award winning films. Through stories shaped by resilience and survival like “Igihuku,” and “Survival to Life” I focus on meaningful storytelling, technical craft and cinematic execution that honors real human experiences.…

Niziza Heritage

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I’m Nziza Heritage, a Kigali based visual storyteller and passionate filmmaker. I’m dedicated to creating high quality visual content through creativity, professionalism, and strong technical skills in video production and cinematography. My journey includes impactful documentary work and collaboration on award winning films. Through stories shaped by resilience and survival like “Igihuku,” and “Survival to Life” I focus on meaningful storytelling, technical craft and cinematic execution that honors real human experiences.…

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I’m Nziza Heritage, a Kigali based visual storyteller and passionate filmmaker. I’m dedicated to creating high quality visual content through creativity, professionalism, and strong technical skills in video production and cinematography.

My journey includes impactful documentary work and collaboration on award winning films. Through stories shaped by resilience and survival like “Igihuku,” and “Survival to Life” I focus on meaningful storytelling, technical craft and cinematic execution that honors real human experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Kinyarwanda
Fluent

Work Experience

Cinematography at Non organization
October 24, 2025 - Present
Cinematographer at Kigali Films Academy
August 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Filmmaking Mentor
Video editor and cinematography (projects)
July 1, 2025 - Present
Contributed as videographer/editor and supported cinematography for independent short film productions, including award-recognized works.
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.
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 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.
Editor at Kigali films academy
October 11, 2024 - March 13, 2025
Videographer and Editor
January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Responsible for video shooting and editing, shaping final visuals through post-production, storytelling, and attention to detail.
Camera Operator
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Worked in camera operation and on-set video production for film projects, supporting cinematic capture and technical execution.

Education

Filmmaking Diploma at AFDA
January 18, 2024 - September 9, 2025
Editor & Cinematography at IMITANA PRODUCTIONS
August 5, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Certificate of Ordinary Level (O’ Level) at St. Dominic
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Primary Leaving Examination Certificate at St. Augustine
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

IMITANA PRODUCTIONS certified
August 28, 2025 - August 28, 2025
Filmmaking Diploma
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
O-level certification
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Kigali - English language (course/program)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
E.P.A.D diploma in filmmaking
January 1, 2025 - September 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other, Education