Hi there! My name is Joan Rispa Kiragu and I am a charismatic story-teller. I love telling character-driven narratives that amplify the voices often overlooked in society through film. My film career kicked off in university with my directorial debut, ‘Detox’ earning me the prestigious Kalasha Award for Best Student Director. The film was also a global success showcased in prestigious festivals such as the Zanzibar International Film Festival and New York’s Filmette Film Festival. Since then, I have been on quite the adventure telling stories on different themes from various corners of the world. I aim to create narratives that resonate, inspire, and leave small footprints in every path I walk. The journey continues, and I invite you to join me as we explore the boundless possibilities of storytelling together. --- **Employment and project experience** **Videographer** Acme Co. _January 2017 - March 2017_ **Director of Photography** HBO _January 2019 - March 2019_

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Hi there! My name is Joan Rispa Kiragu and I am a charismatic story-teller. I love telling character-driven narratives that amplify the voices often overlooked in society through film. My film career kicked off in university with my directorial debut, ‘Detox’ earning me the prestigious Kalasha Award for Best Student Director. The film was also a global success showcased in prestigious festivals such as the Zanzibar International Film Festival and New York’s Filmette Film Festival. Since then, I have been on quite the adventure telling stories on different themes from various corners of the world. I aim to create narratives that resonate, inspire, and leave small footprints in every path I walk. The journey continues, and I invite you to join me as we explore the boundless possibilities of storytelling together. --- **Employment and project experience** **Videographer** Acme Co. _January 2017 - March 2017_ **Director of Photography** HBO _January 2019 - March 2019_

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Hi there! My name is Joan Rispa Kiragu and I am a charismatic story-teller. I love telling character-driven narratives that amplify the voices often overlooked in society through film. My film career kicked off in university with my directorial debut, ‘Detox’ earning me the prestigious Kalasha Award for Best Student Director. The film was also a global success showcased in prestigious festivals such as the Zanzibar International Film Festival and New York’s Filmette Film Festival.
Since then, I have been on quite the adventure telling stories on different themes from various corners of the world. I aim to create narratives that resonate, inspire, and leave small footprints in every path I walk. The journey continues, and I invite you to join me as we explore the boundless possibilities of storytelling together.


Employment and project experience

Videographer Acme Co.
January 2017 - March 2017

Director of Photography HBO
January 2019 - March 2019

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Skills

Ch
Character Design
Co
Corporate Video
Fe
Feature
Sc
Script
Sh
Short Film

Experience Level

Character Design
Expert
Corporate Video
Expert
Feature
Expert
Script
Expert
Short Film
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent
Kikuyu, Gikuyu
Advanced

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Moi University
October 28, 2013 - August 3, 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media studies

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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