About Us
VISUALISTS is a visual storytelling company based in Rwanda. We work with NGOs, foundations, and mission-driven institutions to tell grounded, human stories rooted in conservation, culture, and community.
While our lens is impact driven, we also collaborate on select institutional and commercial projects that value narrative depth and clarity.
Meet the Team
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JAMES ROONEY
Founder
A filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer from Rwanda.
His work documents human stories, wildlife, and community efforts to protect species, habitats, and culture. -
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SKOT NGABO
Photographer
Focused on authentic imagery, his photography captures people and environments as they are, with a documentary artsy approach. -
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CHRISTIE NTWARI
Videographer
A passionate storyteller, she creates thoughtful video work that centers people, emotion, and meaning, shaping stories that feel honest. -
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ELOI MUGABE
Production Manager
A strategic thinker with a background in consulting, he brings structure, clarity, and problem-solving to mission-driven creative work.
Our Partners
