A Sony masterclass planned for October 16 will provide an opportunity for local storytellers to learn from experienced professionals. The masterclass follows a Kigali session that brought together Nairobi-based editor and director Kavila Matu and local creators. The session was organised by Rwanda Cinema Centre and Kwetu Film Institute, and provided a chance for the group to exchange ideas. The organisers described it as a “refreshing start to the week.”
Kavila Matu is a longtime collaborator of filmmaker Eric Kabera and British filmmaker Nick Hughes. Their work together includes 100 Days, a 2001 film directed by Hughes and produced by Hughes and Kabera, with Matu as editor. The film was one of the first feature productions made in Rwanda to portray the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. This collaboration has resulted in several other projects, including Through My Eyes and Keepers of Memory.
Matu is visiting Rwanda for a production and met with local creators at the Kigali session. The session was an opportunity for Matu to share his expertise and learn from others. Rwanda Cinema Centre and Kwetu Film Institute have collaborated with Matu and Hughes on many of their major productions over the past 30 years. Their partnership has led to the creation of several films and projects that showcase Rwandan stories and talent.
The upcoming Sony masterclass is part of a continued effort to support filmmaking and train emerging practitioners in Rwanda. Eric Kabera founded Rwanda Cinema Centre and Kwetu Film Institute to provide a platform for local filmmakers to develop their skills. The masterclass will provide a unique opportunity for local storytellers to learn from experienced professionals and gain new insights into the film industry.
Kavila Matu and Nick Hughes have a long history of collaboration with Rwanda Cinema Centre and Kwetu Film Institute. The institute has been instrumental in supporting the development of Rwandan filmmakers and providing them with the skills and resources needed to produce high-quality films. The Sony masterclass is the latest initiative to support the growth of the film industry in Rwanda.
The Sony masterclass will take place on October 16, providing a chance for local storytellers to learn from experienced professionals. The masterclass is expected to be a valuable opportunity for participants to gain new skills and insights into the film industry. Key points include:
Key points
- The Sony masterclass will build on a recent Kigali session with filmmaker Kavila Matu.
- The masterclass aims to provide local storytellers with an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals.
- Kavila Matu has collaborated with Eric Kabera and Nick Hughes on several projects, including 100 Days and Through My Eyes.
