What We Do
David Kwizera is a Kigali-based documentary filmmaker and editor blending visual artistry, technical skill, and editorial precision to craft cinematic, human-centered stories on conservation, natural history, and social impact.
About
David Kwizera is a Kigali-based documentary filmmaker and editor whose background in visual arts shapes his storytelling. Combining editorial precision, technical expertise, and a strong visual sensibility, he creates films that are authentic, cinematic, and emotionally engaging. He has collaborated with National Geographic, Silverback Films, Jackson Wild, and Warner Bros. Discovery+, producing documentaries focused on conservation, natural history, and social themes. His work emphasizes human-first narratives, ensuring every story resonates deeply with audiences while maintaining visual and narrative integrity.
Featured Work
Rafiki, The Silver Fisherman
Rafiki is more than a fisherman — he is the guardian of a generations-old tradition, now under threat from climate change, poachers, and the passage of time.
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HER CLICK - For Wildlife Protection
Step into the world of Clementine Uwamahoro, a visionary at the forefront of conservation technology in Rwanda's Akagera and Nyungwe national parks. Her journey is more than a click for wildlife protection—it’s a saga of passion and innovation. With a deep-rooted love for nature and a knack for cutting-edge tech, Clementine spearheads groundbreaking initiatives to safeguard biodiversity. But her impact doesn’t stop there. A fierce champion for gender equality in conservation, she embodies sustainable leadership, blazing a trail that lights the way for future generations. Clementine Uwamahoro isn’t just preserving wildlife; she’s redefining what’s possible.
View OnlineOlivier Nsengimana | 2025 Whitley Gold Award winner | Rwanda
Dr Olivier Nsengimana, a veterinarian from Rwanda, won a Whitley Award in 2018 for a successful campaign with his team at the Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association (RWCA) to conserve his country’s emblematic Grey Crowned Crane. Olivier successfully halted the illegal trade of Grey Crowned Cranes, and pioneered an impactful approach of engaging community members as Conservation Champions and co-creating nature-based solutions to mitigate habitat destruction. However, without a strong transboundary collaboration, cranes may be well protected within Rwanda, but face increasing threats in neighbouring countries. Building on cross-border collaborations started with support of 2021 WFN Continuation Funding, Olivier has set an ambitious plan to secure protection across East Africa for the iconic bird and its wetland habitat via transboundary cooperation and community collaboration. The annual Whitley Awards celebrate exceptional conservationists that are leading community-focussed projects that benefit wildlife, landscapes, and people. Each year, we recognise a Whitley Award alumnus from the Global South for their outstanding contribution to conservation. Whitley Gold Award winners are international advocates for biodiversity, pioneering large scale projects and acting as a mentor to new Whitley Award winners.
View OnlineChasing the Golden Monkey
A boy who grew up in the shadow of Volcanoes National Park is now the first scientist ever to come to know the park’s least-known primate – the beautiful and charismatic golden monkey. This film was produced in partnership with Jackson Wild as part of African Wildlife Foundation's 2021-2022 African Conservation Voices Media Lab. The program supports emerging African filmmakers in telling stories of the African conservation experience.
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