Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Accomplishments

Film Productions

Timeline

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ALEX IREETA

Kampala,Uganda

Summary

A multi award-winning cinematographer and editor with a proven track record in cinematography, film lighting, camera work, and post-production. Demonstrates a unique blend of creativity and technical proficiency, effectively conveying emotion through visual storytelling. Experienced in delivering exceptional images for diverse media outlets such as film, TV, and web. Skilled in budget management and equipment procurement to ensure successful project execution.

Overview

21

years of professional experience

Work History

Kampala Film School
Kampala, Uganda

Cinematography and Film Editing Instructor

01.2017 - Current

Job overview

Guide students through hands-on classes deliver instruction in accordance with the learning objectives set for the course, including practical skills, methods theories and techniques

iViZUALZ Ridge (U) Ltd
Kampala, Uganda

Creative Director | Cinematographer | Editor

01.2012 - Current

Job overview

Specialized in film, post-production, and cinematography solutions.
Directed, filmed, produced, and edited diverse projects including documentaries and corporate videos.
Delivered expertise in film, post-production, & cinematography solutions.
Negotiated contracts and managed budgets for creative projects, ensuring optimal use of resources and cost-effectiveness.
Mentored junior staff members on best practices in visual design principles.

DEDDAC
Kampala, Uganda

Cinematographer | Videographer

07.2004 - 12.2016

Job overview

Company Overview: Film, Advertising and Media Production
Producer, Camera operator, Editor on various projects such as documentaries, short films, feature films, music videos, TV Commercials and events
Lighting and Sound recording for various productions
Film, Advertising and Media Production

Education

ARRI Cinematography Workshop
Kampala

Certificate from Cinematography And Film Camera Works

03-2024

University Overview

Berlinale Talents Campus
Berlin, Germany

Cinematography Studio Masterclasses & Workshops

02.2012

University Overview

Worked with world renowned cinematographers in intensive master classes and workshops in Cinematography, covering technical aspects of film preproduction, production and post-production.

Uganda Institute of Information And Communications Technology
Nakawa, Kampala

Diploma in Information Technology Business from Information Technology, Business Studies Majoring in Management Information Systems

06.2005

University Overview

A two-year course in Information Technology, and Business studies majoring in Management Information Systems.

Makerere High School/Highway College
Makerere, Kampala

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education

11.2002

University Overview

Kibuli Secondary School
Kampala

Uganda Certificate of Education

11.1999

University Overview

Skills

Expertise in Film camera operation
Expertise in Visual storytelling
Strong foundation in filmmaking technics
Expertise in setting up and operating film-specific filming equipment
Collaborative team player

Film Lighting skils
Expertise in Post-production workflow with Davinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere
Motion Graphics Design
Color grading proficiency
Adaptability to technology

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

Nominee for Best Cinematography, iKon Awards 2025 (Soccer Heart)
Nominee for Best Cinematography, iKon Awards 2025 (Makula)
Award winner for Best Cinematography, PIFF2024 (Soccer Heart).
Award winner for Best Cinematography, UFF2024 (Makula)
Award winner for Best Cinematography, Viewers Choice Movie Awards 2018 (Love Faces)
Award winner for Best Cinematography, UFF2018 (Veronica's Wish)
Award for Best Post-Production & Editing, UFF2018 (Veronica's Wish)
Award winner for Best Cinematography, PIFF2018 (Kony: Order From Above)
Award for Best Cinematography, PIFF2017 (Love Faces)
Award winner for Best Cinematography, Club Music Video Awards 2017 (Marianna by A Pass)
Nominee for Best Cinematography, UFF 2017 (Kony: Order From Above)
Nominee for Best Cinematography, UFF2017 (Love Faces)

Film Productions

Film Productions

Half Chocolate Half Vanilla (short film), Cinematographer and Editor, 2024
Makula, Cinematographer, 2024
Jimbi (short film), Camera Operator, 2024
Soccer Heart, Cinematographer, 2023
JDC TV series, Cinematographer, 2023
Case Closed, Cinematographer, 2023
The Rose Garden, Cinematographer, 2023
Twine Is Missing, Cinematographer, 2023
Crystal, Cinematographer, 2023
Kafa Coh, 2nd unit DP and Editor, 2022
Kyaddala TV series, Cinematographer, 2019 - 2022
Once Upon A Time, Cinematographer, 2020
Veronica's Wish, Cinematographer and Editor, 2018
Love Faces, Cinematographer, 2017
Order From Above, Cinematographer, 2017
Rehema (Short Film), Cinematographer, 2016
Boda Boda Thieves, 2nd unit DP, 2015,
Tick Tock (Short Film), Cinematographer, 2015
Bala Bala Sese, Cinematographer, 2015,
Shujaa, Tanzania, Cinematographer, 2012
The Kampala Story, Cinematographer, 2010
Yogera, Cinematographer, 2008
Divizion, Lighting & Sound, 2006
610 (Short Film), Production Assistant, 2004
When we shot (Short Film), Prod. Assistant, 2003
The wrath (Short Film), Prod. Assistant, 2003

Timeline

Cinematography and Film Editing Instructor

Kampala Film School

01.2017 - Current

Creative Director | Cinematographer | Editor

iViZUALZ Ridge (U) Ltd

01.2012 - Current

Cinematographer | Videographer

DEDDAC

07.2004 - 12.2016

ARRI Cinematography Workshop

Certificate from Cinematography And Film Camera Works

Berlinale Talents Campus

Cinematography Studio Masterclasses & Workshops

Uganda Institute of Information And Communications Technology

Diploma in Information Technology Business from Information Technology, Business Studies Majoring in Management Information Systems

Makerere High School/Highway College

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education

Kibuli Secondary School

Uganda Certificate of Education