aboutMe
My name is Ciara, and I am a documentary filmmaker with a strong passion for creative storytelling. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, I moved to the UK in 2015 to pursue my studies in Film and Television. I earned a first-class honours degree in Film and Television from the University of Bristol, followed by a first-class Masters degree in Film Directing from Edinburgh College of Art.
I was included in Rife Magazine's list of 24 Most Influential Bristolians Under 24 for my work as a young filmmaker, and was also shortlisted for the Young Scottish Filmmaker Prize at Glasgow Short Film Festival 2022.
My independently-directed short films have been screened at and collected awards from a wide array of festivals across the UK and Europe, including Sheffield Doc/Fest, Andaras Traveling Film Festival, Encounters Film Festival, Kendal Mountain Festival and Wildscreen.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients and collaborators, from BBC Three and Universal Music Group to The University of Edinburgh and Profoto. Whether capturing the beauty of nature, exploring the complexities of the human experience, or shining a light on important social issues, I approach every project with the same level of passion, dedication, and attention to detail, striving to create work that is both visually stunning and emotionally powerful.
From researching and writing to directing, shooting, and editing, I take pride in being involved in every aspect of the production process to ensure that the final product is a true reflection of my vision and the story I want to tell.
