Professional Bio: Tinashe Ziswa Tinashe Ziswa is an award-winning Zimbabwean journalist, documentary filmmaker, and cinematographer with a passion for telling authentic African stories. As the founder of Tall Grass Media, Ziswa is committed to presenting narratives from a uniquely African perspective, fostering a deeper understanding of the continent’s rich cultures and experiences. Ziswa holds a certificate in Screenwriting from Relativity Workshops in Los Angeles, which has been instrumental in shaping his storytelling craft. His filmmaking journey began with Dream, a short film he wrote and directed. Since then, he has created content for film festivals, corporate clients, ZBC, DSTV, and NGOs, earning recognition for his versatility and creativity. In 2021, Ziswa’s documentary The Drug Story won the European Film Festival’s Best Documentary of the Year award, highlighting his ability to address critical societal issues through compelling visual storytelling. Most recently, in 2024, Ziswa was honored with the Best Broadcast News (TV) award from Amnesty International Zimbabwe Media Awards, further cementing his reputation as a leading voice in African journalism and media. Through Tall Grass Media, Ziswa not only produces impactful content but also empowers fellow filmmakers by sharing resources and knowledge. His unwavering commitment to storytelling reflects his deep passion for amplifying Zimbabwean and African voices on the global stage. Ziswa’s work continues to inspire a new generation of African creators, challenging stereotypes and redefining how the world perceives the continent.

tziswa

Professional Bio: Tinashe Ziswa Tinashe Ziswa is an award-winning Zimbabwean journalist, documentary filmmaker, and cinematographer with a passion for telling authentic African stories. As the founder of Tall Grass Media, Ziswa is committed to presenting narratives from a uniquely African perspective, fostering a deeper understanding of the continent’s rich cultures and experiences. Ziswa holds a certificate in Screenwriting from Relativity Workshops in Los Angeles, which has been instrumental in shaping his storytelling craft. His filmmaking journey began with Dream, a short film he wrote and directed. Since then, he has created content for film festivals, corporate clients, ZBC, DSTV, and NGOs, earning recognition for his versatility and creativity. In 2021, Ziswa’s documentary The Drug Story won the European Film Festival’s Best Documentary of the Year award, highlighting his ability to address critical societal issues through compelling visual storytelling. Most recently, in 2024, Ziswa was honored with the Best Broadcast News (TV) award from Amnesty International Zimbabwe Media Awards, further cementing his reputation as a leading voice in African journalism and media. Through Tall Grass Media, Ziswa not only produces impactful content but also empowers fellow filmmakers by sharing resources and knowledge. His unwavering commitment to storytelling reflects his deep passion for amplifying Zimbabwean and African voices on the global stage. Ziswa’s work continues to inspire a new generation of African creators, challenging stereotypes and redefining how the world perceives the continent.

Available to hire

Professional Bio: Tinashe Ziswa

Tinashe Ziswa is an award-winning Zimbabwean journalist, documentary filmmaker, and cinematographer with a passion for telling authentic African stories. As the founder of Tall Grass Media, Ziswa is committed to presenting narratives from a uniquely African perspective, fostering a deeper understanding of the continent’s rich cultures and experiences.

Ziswa holds a certificate in Screenwriting from Relativity Workshops in Los Angeles, which has been instrumental in shaping his storytelling craft. His filmmaking journey began with Dream, a short film he wrote and directed. Since then, he has created content for film festivals, corporate clients, ZBC, DSTV, and NGOs, earning recognition for his versatility and creativity.

In 2021, Ziswa’s documentary The Drug Story won the European Film Festival’s Best Documentary of the Year award, highlighting his ability to address critical societal issues through compelling visual storytelling. Most recently, in 2024, Ziswa was honored with the Best Broadcast News (TV) award from Amnesty International Zimbabwe Media Awards, further cementing his reputation as a leading voice in African journalism and media.

Through Tall Grass Media, Ziswa not only produces impactful content but also empowers fellow filmmakers by sharing resources and knowledge. His unwavering commitment to storytelling reflects his deep passion for amplifying Zimbabwean and African voices on the global stage.

Ziswa’s work continues to inspire a new generation of African creators, challenging stereotypes and redefining how the world perceives the continent.

See more

Language

English
Fluent
Shona
Fluent

Work Experience

Add your work experience history here.

Education

Add your educational history here.

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper Documentary Reel

    This video is a recap of the work we did in 2024, we visited 3 countries and produced a record number of documentaries — achievements that wouldn’t have been possible without your support.

    A special thank you to Amnesty International for awarding us Best Broadcast News (TV) 2024 at their media awards, and to the Africa Celebrates Film Festival (Ethiopia) and the Green Film Festival (Ghana) for recognizing our hard work.

    This year, we placed a strong focus on human rights stories and climate change. These powerful struggles and success stories will remain with us for years to come.

    To all our partners, thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to an even more exciting and impactful 2025!

Hire a Photographer

We have the best photographer experts on Twine. Hire a photographer in Harare today.