I am Bora Shingiro, a passionate, energetic, and ambitious Rwandan filmmaker with a strong focus on cinematography and storytelling. I thrive as a Director of Photography, and I love writing and directing projects, bringing leadership and multitasking to every set. I began my film journey around 2010, studying at Kwetu Film Institute, and have been growing my craft every day since. I am currently working on a project produced by CLESSA J MARC titled The Rebirth of a Nation, serving as Director of Photography.

Bora Shingiro

I am Bora Shingiro, a passionate, energetic, and ambitious Rwandan filmmaker with a strong focus on cinematography and storytelling. I thrive as a Director of Photography, and I love writing and directing projects, bringing leadership and multitasking to every set. I began my film journey around 2010, studying at Kwetu Film Institute, and have been growing my craft every day since. I am currently working on a project produced by CLESSA J MARC titled The Rebirth of a Nation, serving as Director of Photography.

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I am Bora Shingiro, a passionate, energetic, and ambitious Rwandan filmmaker with a strong focus on cinematography and storytelling. I thrive as a Director of Photography, and I love writing and directing projects, bringing leadership and multitasking to every set.

I began my film journey around 2010, studying at Kwetu Film Institute, and have been growing my craft every day since. I am currently working on a project produced by CLESSA J MARC titled The Rebirth of a Nation, serving as Director of Photography.

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Language

English
Fluent
Kinyarwanda
Fluent
Luganda
Intermediate

Work Experience

cinematographer at ZACU ENTERTAINMENT
February 10, 2019 - Present
A passionate, energetic, and ambitious young Rwandan filmmaker with strong expertise in cinematography (Director of Photography), writing, and directing. He demonstrates consistent leadership, creativity, and strong multitasking abilities across all stages of film production. He began his career in the film industry in 2010 after completing filmmaking courses at Kwetu Film Institute and has continued to grow professionally, developing his craft and contributing to the industry through various projects to this day.

Education

CINEMATOGRAPHER at KWETU
February 10, 2011 - February 10, 2012
A passionate, energetic, and ambitious young Rwandan filmmaker with strong expertise in cinematography (Director of Photography), writing, and directing. He demonstrates consistent leadership, creativity, and strong multitasking abilities across all stages of film production. He began his career in the film industry in 2010 after completing filmmaking courses at Kwetu Film Institute and has continued to grow professionally, developing his craft and contributing to the industry through various projects to this day.
Certificate in Filmmaking at Kwetu Film Institute
January 1, 2010 - February 10, 2026

Qualifications

Luxor African Film Festival (Egypt)
January 1, 2019 - February 10, 2026
MASHALIKI FILM FESTIVAL
February 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026
SILCON VALLEY AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL
February 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026
RWNDA FILM FESTIVAL
February 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026
RWANDA INTERNATIONAL MOVIE AWARD
February 10, 2022 - February 10, 2026
MASHALIKI FILM FESTIVAL
February 10, 2026 - February 1, 2026
World Premiere: Berlinale – 53rd Forum (GWFF)
February 10, 2026 - February 1, 2026
Special Mention – GWFF Best First Feature Award
February 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026
World Premiere: Locarno International Film Festival (2021)
February 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026
BFI Film Festival (UK)
February 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026
Concorto Film Festival (Italy)
February 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026
Medien Patent Verwaltung AG Award
February 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026
AFI Fest
February 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026
Special Jury Prize – Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF)
February 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026
Carthage Film Festival
February 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026
FESPACO 2021
February 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment