Meet Jigar Ganatra
Filmmaker
Jigar Ganatra is an award-winning, visionary Tanzanian filmmaker whose ecophilosophical documentaries challenge humanity to rethink our connection to nature. With a deep appreciation for the art of storytelling and a thirst for truth, Jigar has made films with communities living in the East African Savannah, the lush Amazon Rainforest and the towering peaks of the Himalayas. His evocative works aim to preserve and promote the cultural richness and ecological diversity that is at the heart of our planet.
As the founder of the African School of Storytelling (AFRISOS), Jigar is also dedicated to empowering the next generation of filmmakers and photographers in Africa, providing them with all-expenses-paid learning opportunities to help them develop their craft and share their own unique perspectives with the world.
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