
Filmmaker and video production lead
Hakizimana Shaban
Directs, shoots and edits films, and sets the creative look of each production.
REC · Chapter 05
Filmmakers, photographers, writers and editors who work as one team on every assignment.
01 · Our team

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

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

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

Head of Design & Motion
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.

Communications & Digital Campaigns Lead
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.

Cinematographer
Films events, interviews and field stories.

Cinematographer
Shoots and lights interviews, events and documentaries.

Photographer
Photographs events, portraits and documentary stories.

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

Writer & editorial specialist
Writes and edits stories, reports and Insights, and checks every fact.
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