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Hi, I’m Blaise Amani. I’m a filmmaker and Director of Photography based in Kigali, passionate about telling stories through powerful visuals. I have experience working on documentaries, music videos, and commercial productions, blending creativity with technical skill to create work that resonates with audiences. I collaborate with directors, producers, and NGOs to deliver impact-driven content from pre-production to final delivery. I love crafting thoughtful camera movement, lighting, and color to elevate storytelling, while staying mindful of brand identity and production deadlines.…Hi, I’m Blaise Amani. I’m a filmmaker and Director of Photography based in Kigali, passionate about telling stories through powerful visuals. I have experience working on documentaries, music videos, and commercial productions, blending creativity with technical skill to create work that resonates with audiences. I collaborate with directors, producers, and NGOs to deliver impact-driven content from pre-production to final delivery. I love crafting thoughtful camera movement, lighting, and color to elevate storytelling, while staying mindful of brand identity and production deadlines.

Blaise Amani

Director of Photography, Cinematographer, Filmmaker, +2

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Hi, I’m Blaise Amani. I’m a filmmaker and Director of Photography based in Kigali, passionate about telling stories through powerful visuals. I have experience working on documentaries, music videos, and commercial productions, blending creativity with technical skill to create work that resonates with audiences. I collaborate with directors, producers, and NGOs to deliver impact-driven content from pre-production to final delivery. I love crafting thoughtful camera movement, lighting, and color to elevate storytelling, while staying mindful of brand identity and production deadlines.…Hi, I’m Blaise Amani. I’m a filmmaker and Director of Photography based in Kigali, passionate about telling stories through powerful visuals. I have experience working on documentaries, music videos, and commercial productions, blending creativity with technical skill to create work that resonates with audiences. I collaborate with directors, producers, and NGOs to deliver impact-driven content from pre-production to final delivery. I love crafting thoughtful camera movement, lighting, and color to elevate storytelling, while staying mindful of brand identity and production deadlines.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Blaise Amani. I’m a filmmaker and Director of Photography based in Kigali, passionate about telling stories through powerful visuals. I have experience working on documentaries, music videos, and commercial productions, blending creativity with technical skill to create work that resonates with audiences.

I collaborate with directors, producers, and NGOs to deliver impact-driven content from pre-production to final delivery. I love crafting thoughtful camera movement, lighting, and color to elevate storytelling, while staying mindful of brand identity and production deadlines.

Skills

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Final Cut Pro X

Experience Level

Adobe After Effects

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Final Cut Pro X

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

French

Advanced

Kinyarwanda

Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Photography (DoP) at Right Venture Creative

January 1, 2022 - Present

Director of Photography responsible for cinematography and visual direction on documentaries, music videos, and commercials. Planned and executed camera setups, lighting, and shot composition to achieve high-quality storytelling. Led on-set workflows, camera movement, and visual style to match project goals and brand identity. Collaborated with directors, producers, and creative teams from pre-production through final delivery. Worked with NGOs and organizations in Rwanda (UNDP, UNICEF Rwanda, Plan International, Care International, VVOB, World Vision, WaterAid, TearFund, among others) to produce impact-driven content. Maintained production quality while meeting deadlines and client expectations.