About Us

At Visualists, we are a passionate team of filmmakers, photographers and creatives committed to telling impactful stories.

Our founder and Creative Director, James Rooney DUKUNDANE, brings years of experience and a deep love for storytelling to every project. As a National Geographic Explorer and documentary filmmaker, James leads us in crafting work that not only informs but also connects with people by focusing on creating meaningful visuals that leave a lasting impression.

Together, we bring stories to life.

James Rooneyy and his photographer, Skot sitting in a boat on a river, with mountains and cloudy sky in the background. A place called Rugezi Marsh, with one person operating a camera with a large telephoto lens.

Meet the Team

  • Smiling James Rooneyy wearing a wide-brim hat, black t-shirt, and a tactical vest, standing outdoors with a blurred landscape in the background.

    James Rooneyy

    FOUNDER | FILMMAKER

  • A young Black man in business attire standing against a plain light-colored background, wearing a white dress shirt, dark dress pants, a patterned tie, a watch on his left wrist, and with his hands in his pockets.

    Ngabonziza J. Aime (Skot)

    PHOTOGRAPHER

  • A woman with short hair, wearing a black t-shirt, smiling against a neutral background.

    Christie Ntwari

    VIDEOGRAPHER

  • Black and white photo of a young man standing against a dark background, with arms crossed and wearing a long-sleeve shirt.

    Eloi Mugabe

    PRODUCTION MANAGER