Rungano Nyoni

Rungano Nyoni
Born
Lusaka, Zambia[1]
NationalityZambian, Welsh
Alma mater
  • University of Birmingham
  • University Arts of London
Occupation(s)Director[2]
Screenwriter
Producer[1]
Actress
Years active2007–present

Rungano Nyoni is a Zambian-Welsh director, screenwriter and actress.[1] She is known for the film I Am Not a Witch, which she wrote and directed. The film won Nyoni the BAFTA for Outstanding Debut in 2018 and has also garnered accolades from international film festivals. Her 2009 film, The List, won the Welsh BAFTA Award for Best Short Film.[3]

  1. ^ a b c Rungano Nyoni at IMDb Consulted 15 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Rungano Nyoni, Director Screenwriter Actor". mubi.com. Mubi. Archived from the original on 23 February 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  3. ^ Lodderhose, Diana; Lodderhose, Diana (17 May 2017). "'I Am Not A Witch' Helmer Rungano Nyoni Returns To Cannes With Buzzed-About Feature Debut – Cannes Ones To Watch". Deadline. Retrieved 11 October 2019.