bio

Nigel Ndlovu is an entrepreneur, filmmaker, digital online artist and politician. He was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe on 31 December 1991.He started art at the age of 13 as a visual artist at secondary school, he later got interested in screenplay writing at the age of 16.In 2011 he started making short films and digital pop music. He has been in the film and art industry for over 10years. Nigel has several art, media accolades and achievements to his name. Nigel holds a BA in Media Studies with the Zimbabwe Open University. Most recently in 2018, Nigel participated in the national government elections, running as an independent Member of Parliament candidate for his constituency, he actively advocated for artists rights and respect of intellectual property. At 26 Nigel Ndlovu started Aicon Media as he noticed a huge gap in the Zimbabwean film and movie industry. In 2019 Nigel has been recognized by CBZ holdings as one of the Top 20 Youth Entrepreneurs through the Youth Entrepreneurs Programme run by CBZ Holdings in partnership Empowered Life Trust. Nigel is an amazing media practitioner who also currently The Voice Knot Podcast. The Voice Knot Podcast is a great new platform which showcases amazing movers and shakers.Nigel has been first AD for Daniel Lasker,Cross line Pictures

skills

Art Director
Journalist
Location Scout
Producer
Photographer
Production Coordinator
Scriptwriter
Sound
Voice Overs

education

Zimbabwe Open University (2012-2016) BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MEDIA STUDIES

experience

Work Experience C. Media Africa Intern-2015 Film, video editor and script writer Urbanculxure.com-2016 Brand manager/Social Media Manager First AD for Daniel Lasker productions (Cross line Pictures) Freelance Blogger {Kalabash media and Open Parly Zimbabwe} Social media consultant for Ibhayisikhopo Film Projects and Divine Pro Skin Care 2017 First assistant director [Zifft short film –Freedom 2015] Director and writer –Ekhaya short film 2016] First assistant director –The way it is [Short film by Daniel Lasker 2016] First assistant director-The walk [Short film by Daniel Lasker 2017] First assistant director-The Red Maraiah by Daniel Lasker 2018 Volunteer Work Media for Intwasa Arts Festival (18-22 September 2012) Media for Intwasa Arts Festival (21-26 September 2015) Media for Ibumba International Arts Festival December 2015 Media for Zimbabwe International Film Festival 2015 Bulawayo music carnival 2016 Bulawayo International Art Fair 2016 Media for Intwasa Arts Festival (26-1 October 2016)

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