Hi, I’m
Ahmed Batenga
Filmmaker
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Artistic individual with a creative outlook. More than eight years of experience in creating and editing short videos and movies for personal and corporate projects. Seeking to make films that tell a personal story. Ability to work on my own or with small to mid-size filming crews. Directed, filmed, and edited more than 25 short videos for the past five years for my clients. My work was recognized in various international film festivals.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
16
years of post-secondary education
1
Language
Work History
FreelanceDar es salaam
Cinematographer & Editor
2021.06 - Current (5 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Cinematographer and Editor on various freelance short films, i.e Lini tulikuwa, Taratibu, Two of us, Kikojozi, Jumapili Njema, Chini ya Chaga etc.,
- Worked on Music videos with Adam Juma including an audio session “Usawa” by Siti and the Band shot in Zanzibar at the climax of 2021.
- First AC for Take back the Mic Africa TBTM season 3 for Tanzania
- Shot and edited commercials and documentaries for various clients i.e UNICEF Tanzania and their project to end child marriage called "Binti" etc.,
Adam JumaDar es salaam
Film Producer
2022.01 - 2022.02 (1 education.month_Label)
Job overview
- Produced a film called The Wiseman, directed by Adam Juma for Maisha Magic Movies - DSTV Africa.
- Managed video shoots, set teams and performers while creating work schedules and operating production equipment.
- Coordinated with talent relations department to facilitate execution and payment of talent contracts.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations for production company specializing in creating videos for webcasting, commercials and special events.
Alpha Press Printing WorksMwanza
Operation Manager/ Senior Graphic Designer
2018.06 - 2020.05 (1 education.year_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Here I designed products from concept to completion for clients i.e., Books, Business cards, Brochures, Flyers, Banners, Posters etc.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Radio Metro Fm StereoMwanza
Senior ICT Officer
2014.04 - 2015.03 (11 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Managed sales effort and operational planning by updating and tracking customer activity within company CRM system.
- Created and executed marketing and strategic territory plans by employing excellent organization and follow-through skills.
- Assessed customer's needs and coordinated with support groups to service customer.
- Developed and built customer relationships to surpass sales goals and maintain and expand market penetration.
- Linked computers to network and peripheral equipment.
Education
CMS College of Science & CommerceTamil Nadu, India
BBA from Business Administration And Management
2015.07 - 2018.05 (2 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Open University of TanzaniaMwanza, Tanzania
Bachelor of Computer Science from Desktop Publishing
2010.10 - 2010.12 (2 education.months_Label)
St. Lawrence Citizen’s High SchoolKampala, Uganda
Certificate of Advanced Level Education from Arts
2012.01 - 2013.11 (1 education.year_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Usa River AcademyArusha, Tanzania
Certificate of Ordinary Level from Accounting And Computer Science
2007.01 - 2010.10 (3 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Nyakahoja Primary SchoolMwanza, Tanzania
2000.01 - 2006.12 (6 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Skills
Leadership skills
Team Player
Marketing skills
Attention to detailCinematography, EditingAdobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After-Effects, Adobe Audition, Blender 3D, Cinema 4D
Timeline
Film Producer
Adam Juma
2022.01 - 2022.02 (1 education.month_Label)
Cinematographer & Editor
Freelance
2021.06 - Current (5 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Operation Manager/ Senior Graphic Designer
Alpha Press Printing Works
2018.06 - 2020.05 (1 education.year_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
CMS College of Science & Commerce
BBA from Business Administration And Management
2015.07 - 2018.05 (2 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Senior ICT Officer
Radio Metro Fm Stereo
2014.04 - 2015.03 (11 education.months_Label)
St. Lawrence Citizen’s High School
Certificate of Advanced Level Education from Arts
2012.01 - 2013.11 (1 education.year_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Open University of Tanzania
Bachelor of Computer Science from Desktop Publishing
2010.10 - 2010.12 (2 education.months_Label)
Usa River Academy
Certificate of Ordinary Level from Accounting And Computer Science
2007.01 - 2010.10 (3 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Nyakahoja Primary School
2000.01 - 2006.12 (6 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)