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REC · Chapter 05

Our team

Filmmakers, photographers, writers and editors who work as one team on every assignment.

01 · Our team

The people behind every story

Hakizimana Shaban, filmmaker and video production lead at TrueStory Africa

Filmmaker and video production lead

Hakizimana Shaban

Directs, shoots and edits films, and sets the creative look of each production.

Yuhi Irakiza Augustin, photographer and content creator at TrueStory Africa

Photographer and content creator

Yuhi Irakiza Augustin

More than 10 years of experience photographing state events, summits and sport, from CHOGM 2022 to the Tour du Rwanda.

Fiston Nyirishema, drone operator at TrueStory Africa

Drone operator

Fiston Nyirishema

Captures aerial footage and photographs of events, landscapes and project sites.

Regis Shingiro, head of design and motion at TrueStory Africa

Head of Design & Motion

Regis Shingiro

Leads brand identity, publications and motion graphics, from annual reports and infographics to animated titles for films and campaigns. More than 10 years of experience, including leading a large design team and training over 250 designers.

Yvan Izabayo, communications and digital campaigns lead at TrueStory Africa

Communications & Digital Campaigns Lead

Yvan Izabayo

Plans communication strategies, social media and campaign content, and leads live digital coverage of events. Experienced in health and development communications, in English and Kinyarwanda.

Isaac Gisubizo, cinematographer at TrueStory Africa

Cinematographer

Isaac Gisubizo

Films events, interviews and field stories.

Benjamin Irihose, cinematographer at TrueStory Africa

Cinematographer

Benjamin Irihose

Shoots and lights interviews, events and documentaries.

Laury Habyarimana, photographer at TrueStory Africa

Photographer

Laury Habyarimana

Photographs events, portraits and documentary stories.

Jean de la Croix Iradukunda, studio and portrait photographer at TrueStory Africa

Studio and portrait photographer

Jean de la Croix Iradukunda

Runs portrait and headshot sessions in the studio and on location, and edits every image for print and web.

Aliane Karerangabo, writer and editorial specialist at TrueStory Africa

Writer & editorial specialist

Aliane Karerangabo

Writes and edits stories, reports and Insights, and checks every fact.

Join us

Tell true stories with us

We work with freelance photographers, filmmakers and writers across Africa. Send your portfolio to hello@truestoryafrica.com.

Work with this team

Tell us about your project and we will bring together the right people for it.

  1. 01Your brief
  2. 02A short call
  3. 03Written quote

No work starts until you approve the quote.

Or email hello@truestoryafrica.com · +250 780 355 911

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TrueStory Africa

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Real stories. Clear impact

Strategy & story
TrueStory Africa
Aerial
Fiston Nyirishema
Photography
Yuhi Irakiza Augustin
Laury Habyarimana
Video production
Hakizimana Shaban
Cinematography
Isaac Gisubizo
Benjamin Irihose
Writing
Aliane Karerangabo
Filmed in
Rwanda and across Africa
Consent
Kinyarwanda & English
Headquarters
KG 522 St, Kigali

Every photograph on this website was taken by TrueStory Africa, with consent.
No scenes were staged in the making of this website.

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