Belgian-Rwandese filmmaker and cultural coordinator bridging creative vision with hands-on technical production and cultural programming. With a Master’s in Film (Highest Distinction), Crispin combines directing and camera work with event curation and audience-focused workshop facilitation. Known for adaptability, cross-functional teamwork, and a relentless work ethic developed across operational and artistic roles, Crispin delivers film events end-to-end—from on-set logistics and production support to curating engaging screenings and community engagement.

Crispin Yanisi

Belgian-Rwandese filmmaker and cultural coordinator bridging creative vision with hands-on technical production and cultural programming. With a Master’s in Film (Highest Distinction), Crispin combines directing and camera work with event curation and audience-focused workshop facilitation. Known for adaptability, cross-functional teamwork, and a relentless work ethic developed across operational and artistic roles, Crispin delivers film events end-to-end—from on-set logistics and production support to curating engaging screenings and community engagement.

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Belgian-Rwandese filmmaker and cultural coordinator bridging creative vision with hands-on technical production and cultural programming. With a Master’s in Film (Highest Distinction), Crispin combines directing and camera work with event curation and audience-focused workshop facilitation.

Known for adaptability, cross-functional teamwork, and a relentless work ethic developed across operational and artistic roles, Crispin delivers film events end-to-end—from on-set logistics and production support to curating engaging screenings and community engagement.

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Language

Dutch
Advanced
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

3rd AC at Everyone’s Sorry Nowadays (dir. Frederike Migom)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Worked in the camera department as 3rd assistant camera during production of the film.
3rd AC at Jonah Was Here (dir. Nathalie Teirlinck)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Worked in the camera department as 3rd assistant camera during production of the film.
3rd AC at Everyone’s Sorry Nowadays
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
3rd AC at Jonah Was Here
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Film Club Coordinator, Projectionist & Curator at Netwerk Aalst
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Curated and programmed diverse film screenings, fostering dialogue around contemporary and visual arts. Designed and facilitated interactive workshops to engage young audiences in filmmaking and build community ties. Managed end-to-end event logistics including cinema projection, guest coordination, and front-of-house customer service.
Electrician / Gaffer at Poppy’s Saturn (dir. Nicole Tegelaar)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Provided electrical support and lighting/gaffering work during production.
Electrician/ Gaffer at Poppy’s Saturn
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Kitchen Assistant at La Home Saint-Lambert
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Order Picker at Delhaize Ninove
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Crew Member at McDonald’s Aalst
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Busser & Dishwasher at Plopsaland De Panne
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Education

Master of Film (Highest Distinction) at KASK & Conservatorium Ghent
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Film at KASK & Conservatorium Ghent
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Audiovisual Design at Academy of Fine Arts Aalst
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Business at DVM HTB Aalst
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Economics at Sint-Jozefscollege Aalst
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Master of Film at KASK & Conservatorium Ghent
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Film at KASK & Conservatorium Ghent
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Audiovisual Design at Academy of Fine Arts Aalst
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Business at DVM HTB Aalst
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Economics at Sint-Jozefscollege Aalst
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Master of Film at KASK & Conservatorium Ghent
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Film at KASK & Conservatorium Ghent
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Audiovisual Design at Academy of Fine Arts Aalst
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Business at DVM HTB Aalst
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Economics at Sint-Jozefscollege Aalst
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Master of Film (Highest Distinction) at KASK & Conservatorium Ghent
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Film at KASK & Conservatorium Ghent
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Audiovisual Design at Academy of Fine Arts Aalst
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Business at DVM HTB Aalst
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Economics at Sint-Jozefscollege Aalst
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Master of Film (Greatest Distinction)
January 1, 2024 - July 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education