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I’m Ernânio Mandlate, a filmmaker and creative director with 15+ years directing documentaries, TV drama, and institutional films across Africa and Europe. Based in Paris, I translate complex development challenges into compelling visual narratives, collaborating with UNICEF, the World Bank, the European Investment Bank, UN-Habitat, UNCDF, Save the Children, and other partners.
As the founder of KISAI PRODUÇÕES, I lead end-to-end productions—from concept to delivery—across Mozambican provinces, Paris, and beyond. I work on WASH, education, climate resilience, gender-based violence, and disaster recovery, and I speak English, Portuguese, and French fluently, open to documentary, institutional film, and narrative TV opportunities in Paris, the EU, or remote deployment.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Portuguese
Fluent
Work Experience
Video Editor (Freelance) at US-Based Post-Production Company
February 1, 2023 - PresentRemote editor within a collaborative post-production team specialising in political advertising and advocacy campaigns for the US market. Involves offline editing, assembly, and delivery of broadcast spots for national and state-level races.
Founder & Director at KISAI PRODUÇÕES, EI
January 1, 2007 - PresentIndependent production company delivering 50+ TV commercials, 100+ videos for campaigns, VR/360° film for World Bank/ UNICEF, and end-to-end production across Mozambique and Europe.
Screenwriter & Creative Consultant at Panavideo
June 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Led story development and script refinement on Khulahela – A Sina; trained and mentored directing team on visual language; developed opening credits; bridged writing, directing, and production.
Producer & Lead Videographer at Global Partnership for Education (GPE) / World Bank + UNICEF
May 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023Mozambican producer and lead monoscopic videographer on an immersive VR/360° project documenting the impact of Cyclone Freddy on education in Mozambique. Produced 5 short-form social films; VR film selected for the 2024 Portland Festival.
Creative Consultant at Panavideo
September 1, 2021 - January 31, 2023Creative consultant on Maida and Aquele Papo; guided visual language, directed workflows, and crew formation; trained directing team; opened title sequence; aligned two visual phases.
Writer and Series Director at Panavideo
June 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021Co-writer and series director for Aquele Papo, a teen drama addressing sexual and reproductive health; produced 16 episodes across two seasons; led casting, location, production, and post.
Consultant Videographer & Director at UNFPA Mozambique
February 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022Directed and edited documentary and advocacy films for Spotlight Initiative, We Decide, and the UNFPA-UNICEF SBC programs; full creative ownership of assets for international audiences.
Consultant Videographer at European Investment Bank (EIB)
March 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021Directed, shot, and edited films on post-cyclone recovery and climate resilience in Mozambique for Team Europe; multiple films delivered.
Consultant Videographer at UNCDF
August 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Documented COVID-19 response interventions and UNCDF LoCAL program in Gaza Province and Inhambane; full scripting, field filming, editing, and delivery.
Consultant Videographer at Colleges and Institutes Canada
November 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Directed and produced documentary and promotional films on the CTEM project across Mozambique; delivered a 20-minute documentary, 10-minute cut, 90-second teaser, and 50 photos.
Videographer at UN-Habitat
February 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020Created a film showcasing renewable energy solutions to strengthen school resilience, access to education in remote areas, and disaster preparedness.
Consultant Videographer at UNICEF Mozambique
January 1, 2020 - February 29, 2020Directed and edited a short documentary on Spotlight Initiative activist combating gender-based violence in Maputo; multiple UNICEF contracts.
Consultant Videographer at UNICEF Mozambique
July 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Directed and produced documentary and advocacy films across UNICEF contracts (2018-2019) including water and sanitation, breastfeeding campaigns, and community initiatives.
Minerva Videographer at Minerva
June 1, 2011 - June 1, 2014Directed, shot, and edited TV commercials and audiovisual material for Mozambique's oldest retail brand.
Consultant Videographer & Director at Save the Children International
November 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Directed, shot, and edited a 45-minute documentary on the PAGE-M project; field deployment across three provinces; full creative ownership.
Education
Accounting and Auditing at ISCTEM - Instituto Superior de Ciencias e Tecnologia de Mocambique
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010A Levels at Maputo International School
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004High School at Hayfield Secondary
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003High School at Colégio Kitabu
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000Qualifications
Community Engagement for Behaviour and Social Change in CCCs in Humanitarian Action
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026Communication for Development
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026Communicating Information in a Humanitarian Response
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Theory and Practice
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
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