James Nganga
Film Director, Writer, Editor
Nairobi,Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic film professional with extensive experience at The Film Mastery Room, excelling in writing, directing and editing. Proven expertise in Adobe Premiere, davinci resolve and sound design, coupled with a keen attention to detail and collaborative spirit. Successfully transformed raw footage into compelling narratives, enhancing visual quality and audience engagement.
Overview
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Languages
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Film Editor
The Film Mastery Room
Gauteng, South Africa
08.2026 - 09.2026
- Edited raw footage into cohesive sequences aligned with project briefs and narrative flow.
- Synced audio, dialogue, and visuals to maintain timing and continuity across scenes.
- Organized media assets, project files, and versioned timelines for efficient workflow.
- Applied color correction and basic grading to improve consistency and visual quality.
Film Director
The Film Mastery Room
Gauteng, South Africa
06.2026 - 09.2026
- Coordinated actor performances to match production's creative goals.
- Collaborated with cinematography team to shape shot lists and camera angles.
- Reviewed storyboards and scripts to refine pacing, tone, and visual continuity.
- Coordinated production meetings to align crew priorities, schedules, and scene requirements.
Script Writer
The film mastery room
Gauteng, South Africa
07.2026 - 08.2026
- Authored and crafted the initial concept for the film Acrasy.
- Adapted story outlines into polished dialogue, narration, and scene transitions.
- Collaborated with creative teams to refine script tone, pacing, and structure.
- Reworked drafts based on feedback to improve clarity, flow, and consistency.
Education
No Degree - Film Production
The Film Mastery Room
South Africa08.2026
High School Diploma -
Kagumo High School
Nyeri04.2021
Skills
Proficient in adobe premiere
Multi-camera editing
Sound editing
Script writing and breakdown
Director collaboration
Photography
Pre-production planning
Davinci resolve
Graphic design
Post-production editing
Raw footage handling
Illustrator and photoshop
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of Acrasy.
- Successfully wrote, directed and edited the short film, Acrasy
Certification
Certificate in Film Direction
Timeline
Film Editor
The Film Mastery Room
08.2026 - 09.2026
Script Writer
The film mastery room
07.2026 - 08.2026
Film Director
The Film Mastery Room
06.2026 - 09.2026
No Degree - Film Production
The Film Mastery Room
High School Diploma -
Kagumo High School