NE KUNDA NLABA
LONDON
Summary
Winner of the Artistic and Cultural Achievement Award at the Lambeth Civic Awards 2024 in London, and award-winning Film Producer, Director, Film Teacher, and Political Scientist with experience in writing, producing, directing, and editing, Ne Kunda Nlaba produced and directed documentary and fiction films distributed on streaming platforms such as Amazon and Kweli TV, Tubi, Xumo, on Television, in cinemas, and at national and international film festivals including "The Next" (2009), "The Steel Pan" (2010), "Living Without Living" (2011), "Cherie Bondowe" (2012), "Abeti Masikini: Le Combat d'Une Femme" (2015) and "Kimpa Vita: The Mother of African Revolution" (2016), "Kingdom of Kongo: In Search of the Destroyed Kingdom" (2020), "Kimbangu: A Black Saviour" (2024) and is producing drama feature films "The Tomb of Mani Kongo", "Kimpa Vita" and "Nasara".
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Founder and Director General
London International Pan African Film Festival
London, UK
01.2022 - 02.2025
- Made strategic decisions to guide company's growth and expansion.
- Fostered customer loyalty with excellent service standards and quality products.
- Networked with industry leaders, filmmakers and artists cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Led team to achieve festival objectives on time and within budget.
- Negotiated contracts with Film Distributors and Producers, secured competitive pricing and terms.
Founder and Director General
Luanda International Pan African Film Festival
Luanda
01.2022 - Current
- Made strategic decisions to guide company's growth and expansion.
- Fostered customer loyalty with excellent service standards and quality products.
- Networked with industry leaders, filmmakers and artists cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Led team to achieve festival objectives on time and within budget.
- Negotiated contracts with Film Distributors and Producers, secured competitive pricing and terms.
Founder, CEO and Film Teacher
Kongo Bizizi Academy, The Pan African Film Institute
01.2018 - 02.2025
- I have taught documentary and fiction film production to approximately thirty beginner and professional Filmmakers in Angola across three cohorts.
- I developed the curriculum and organised course modules for documentary production, fiction film production, and digital film production, along with the academic calendar.
- I established clear expectations and learning outcomes for each course.
- I created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student engagement.
- I adjusted teaching methods according to individual student's needs, ensured inclusive learning environment.
- I adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- I advised, criticised and encouraged students to develop abilities.
Owner/CEO/Film Distributor
Afrika Bizizi Distribution Ltd
01.2015 - 02.2025
- Reasearched and reviewed potential movies for the market
- Identified potential clients through market research, expanding client base.
- Negotiated contracts with producers.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth running of the business.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in repeat business.
- Prepared film assets for distribution on streaming platforms
Film Producer, Director, Screenwriter and Editor
Labson Bizizi-Cine Kongo Ltd
London
01.2013 - 02.2025
- Managed and coordinated all aspects of production, from pre-planning to post-event evaluation.
- Organised schedules for smooth production and on-time delivery of creatives.
- Collaborated closely with directors, writers and other creative professionals to bring projects to life.
- Overcame production challenges and resolved issues promptly to minimise disruptions.
- Adhered to quick turnaround deadlines and exercised calm under pressure to make quick changes.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, producing highly successful shows.
- Managed budgets and expenditure to keep production profitable.
- Visited various locations for shoots and oversaw live operations as head of field production team.
- Worked with technical teams to optimise sound and lighting.
- Completed scripts to strict deadlines, meeting project objectives and limiting delays.
- I wrote, produced, directed and edited documentary and fiction films distributed on streaming platforms such as Amazon and Kweli TV, Tubi, Xumo, Television, cinemas, and at national and international film festivals “The Next” (2009), “The Steel Pan” (2010), “Living Without Living” (2011), "Cherie Bondowe" (2012), “Abeti Masikini: Le Combat d’Une Femme” (2015) and “Kimpa Vita: The Mother of African Revolution” (2016), “Kingdom of Kongo: In Search of the Destroyed Kingdom” (2020), “Kimbangu: A Black Saviour” (2024)
- I am developing and producing drama feature films “The Tomb of Mani Kongo”, “Kimpa Vita” and “Nasara”.
French Senior Coach and Tutor
Chatterbox
01.2017 - 07.2022
- Prepared the course
- Coached professionals to refine specific techniques and enhance confidence.
- Adapted coaching style depending on needs and abilities of different learners.
- I taught French and provided mentorship and coaching to professionals, employees, and executives from various companies and international organisations, including the British Red Cross, BNP Paribas, Shopify, Médecins Sans Frontières, and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
Director of Film Programming and Jury President
Congo Filmz Festival and Awards
01.2020 - 01.2022
Digital Media Producer Intern
NHS Digital
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Assisted the team in post-production
- Drafted ideas, prepared scripts, filmed and edited containts for the NHS Digital production team
- Showed initiative and willingness to take on new challenges.Adapted to new situations and learned new skills quickly.
- Worked productively with team members to achieve common goals.
Education
MA - Film, Television and Screen Media
Birkbeck University of London
10.2016 - 05.2018
BA Certificate of Higher Education - Film: Video Production with Film studies
University of West London
London 10.2010 - 02.2013
Level 3 Diploma - Media Industry Production (Video Production)
Lambeth College
09.2009 - 08.2010
Degree - Political Sciences
Université Chrétienne Cardinal Malula
Democratic Republic of Congo 09.2002 - 10.2005
Secondary School National Diploma - Biology and Chemistry
Skills
- Creative and filmmaking skills: Directing, Production, Editing, Screenwriting, Lighting, Acting, Camera operating, Photography
- Teaching skills
- Editing and Camera skills: Adobe Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Express, Motion, Color Finale 2, Adobe Media Encoder, Camera HD, 4K, 6K, Canon EOS, BMPCC 6K Pro)
- Computer skills, IT skills and Numeracy Skills: Web and Graphic design, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Canva and Adobe Express
- Communication skills, Customer service, Administration and Social media management skills
Interests and Hobbies:
- Cinema
- Theatre
- Dance and music performances
- Basketball
- Football
- Athletic competitions
- Research
- Traveling
- Reading
- Writing
- Visiting galleries
- Social media
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Portuguese
Intermediate
Accomplishments
Artistic and Cultural Achievement Award at the Lambeth Civic Awards 2024
Papa Town Award, Papa International Historical Film Festival, 2020
Special Mention of the Special Jury Prize, Les Escales Documentaires de Libreville, Gabon, 2017
Timeline
Founder and Director General
Luanda International Pan African Film Festival
01.2022 - Current
Founder and Director General
London International Pan African Film Festival
01.2022 - 02.2025
Director of Film Programming and Jury President
Congo Filmz Festival and Awards
01.2020 - 01.2022
Founder, CEO and Film Teacher
Kongo Bizizi Academy, The Pan African Film Institute
01.2018 - 02.2025
Digital Media Producer Intern
NHS Digital
05.2017 - 07.2017
French Senior Coach and Tutor
Chatterbox
01.2017 - 07.2022
MA - Film, Television and Screen Media
Birkbeck University of London
10.2016 - 05.2018
Owner/CEO/Film Distributor
Afrika Bizizi Distribution Ltd
01.2015 - 02.2025
Film Producer, Director, Screenwriter and Editor
Labson Bizizi-Cine Kongo Ltd
01.2013 - 02.2025
BA Certificate of Higher Education - Film: Video Production with Film studies
University of West London
10.2010 - 02.2013
Level 3 Diploma - Media Industry Production (Video Production)
Lambeth College
09.2009 - 08.2010
Degree - Political Sciences
Université Chrétienne Cardinal Malula
09.2002 - 10.2005
Secondary School National Diploma - Biology and Chemistry
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