{"id":2000129501,"date":"2026-10-17T17:57:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T15:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/?p=2000129501"},"modified":"2026-10-17T17:57:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T15:57:24","slug":"sonys-inaugural-kigali-masterclass-brings-together-30-filmmakers-and-photographers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/sonys-inaugural-kigali-masterclass-brings-together-30-filmmakers-and-photographers\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony\u2019s inaugural Kigali masterclass brings together 30 filmmakers and photographers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The inaugural Sony Masterclass in Kigali was organised through a partnership between Kwetu Film Institute, Sony and Cameras Africa, bringing together professionals working across film, corporate communications and event photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rwandan filmmaker and director Cedric \u201cDric\u201d Karemangingo led the session, which covered advanced commercial workflows, hybrid shooting techniques and practical execution on Sony cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hybrid shooting component focused on combining still photography and video within the same production. This approach is particularly useful for assignments that require both photographs and moving images, including corporate communications and event coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eric Kabera, founder and president of Kwetu Film Institute, also took part in the masterclass. With about three decades in the industry, Kabera is a pioneer of modern Rwandan filmmaking and a mentor to many filmmakers who have entered the profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside his filmmaking career, Kabera has helped create opportunities for others to learn and develop their craft. Through the Rwanda Cinema Centre and Kwetu Film Institute, he has contributed to training and supporting a generation of Rwandan filmmakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His film credits include \u201c100 Days\u201d, \u201cKeepers of Memory\u201d and \u201cAfrica United\u201d. He also founded the Rwanda Film Festival, known as Hillywood, which helped bring films to communities and connect local filmmakers with international cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kwetu Film Institute provides education and training in film, television and other forms of screen production. The masterclass brought this educational work together with practical instruction on technology used in photography and filmmaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sony is a Japanese multinational founded in 1946, with businesses spanning technology and entertainment. Its activities include electronics, music, film and gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company\u2019s imaging equipment includes Alpha cameras for photography and video, as well as Cinema Line systems designed for filmmaking. The Kigali masterclass focused on applying knowledge of Sony camera systems to the practical demands of producing content for clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"954\" height=\"634\" data-id=\"2000129572\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-17-175032.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000129572\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The inaugural Sony Masterclass in Kigali was organised through a partnership between Kwetu Film Institute, Sony and Cameras Africa, bringing together professionals working across film, corporate communications and event photography.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"949\" height=\"633\" data-id=\"2000129571\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-17-175102.png\" alt=\"Sony\u2019s inaugural Kigali masterclass brings together 30 filmmakers and photographers\" class=\"wp-image-2000129571\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The event was held at Kwetu Film Institute in Kigali on Friday, October 16, 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"418\" height=\"633\" data-id=\"2000129573\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-17-174947.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000129573\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Thirty selected Rwandan filmmakers, corporate media creators and event photographers participated.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"631\" data-id=\"2000129574\" 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size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"424\" height=\"637\" data-id=\"2000129577\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-17-174704.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000129577\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"634\" data-id=\"2000129578\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-17-1746301.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000129578\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"418\" height=\"634\" data-id=\"2000129579\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-17-1746001.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2000129579\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"423\" height=\"642\" data-id=\"2000129580\" 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