Jordan Riber is a Tanzanian film maker, director, screenwriter, and sound engineer.

Background and education

Riber was born to filmmakers John and Louise Riber of Tanzania origin in Harare, Zimbabwe. His childhood was influenced by his parents film career and he attended Fairhaven College until his graduation in 2004. Since 2005, he had been a practicing filmmaker and sound engineer in

Dar es Salaam Dar es Salaam (; from ar, دَار السَّلَام, Dâr es-Selâm, lit=Abode of Peace) or commonly known as Dar, is the largest city and financial hub of Tanzania. It is also the capital of Dar es Salaam Region. With a population of over s ...

, Tanzania.

Career

In 2012, Riber was the editor and director of '' Siri ya Mtungi''. In 2017, he directed ''Hadithi za Kumekucha: Tunu'', and in 2018, '' Fatuma''. In the same year, he directed and produced '' Bahasha''. In the 2018 Zanzibar International Film Festival selected Riber's ''Bahasha'' as the opening film for premiering, which together with ''Fatuma'' were placed in the "Long Features" category. Rider was also awarded the ''Best Director'' and ''Best Cinematography''.

Filmatography

* '' Bahasha'' (2018) * '' Fatuma'' (2018) * ''Tunu: The Gift'' (2017) * '' Siri ya Mtungi'' (2012) * ''Chumo'' (2011) * ''Mwamba Ngoma'' (2009) * ''The Cost of Love'' (2007)

Accolades

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Riber, Jordan Living people White Zimbabwean people Zimbabwean filmmakers Tanzanian film directors Western Washington University alumni Swahili-language writers Year of birth missing (living people)