Jordan Riber

Jordan Riber
Born
Harare, Zimbabwe
Occupations
Years active2005–present
Websitejordanriber.com

Jordan Riber is a Tanzanian filmmaker known for his films Siri ya Mtungi (2012), Bahasha (2018) and Fatuma (2018).[1]

Early life 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.[2] Since 2005, he had been a practicing filmmaker and sound engineer in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.[1]

Career

In 2012, Riber was the editor and director of Siri ya Mtungi.[3] In 2017, he directed Hadithi za Kumekucha: Tunu,[4] and in 2018, Fatuma.[1][5] In the same year, he directed and produced Bahasha.[6][7] The 2018 Zanzibar International Film Festival selected Riber's Bahasha as the opening film of the festival, which together with Fatuma were placed in the Long Features category.[8] Rider was also awarded the Best Director and Best Cinematography.[9]

Filmography

  • The Cost of Love (2007)
  • Mwamba Ngoma (2009)
  • Chumo (2011)
  • Siri ya Mtungi (2012)
  • Tunu: The Gift (2017)
  • Bahasha (2018)
  • Fatuma (2018)
  • West Shore (2024)

Accolades

Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref.
2014 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Television Series - Comedy/drama Jordan Riber Nominated [10]
Best Indigenous Language Movie/Series Swahili Nominated [11]
Best Sound Editor Nominated [12]
2018 Zanzibar International Film Festival Best Director Won
Best Cinematography Won

References

  1. ^ a b c "Fatuma". PAFF. Archived from the original on November 9, 2021. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  2. ^ "Out of Africa". Alumni WWU. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  3. ^ Siri Ya Mtungi. Worldcat. OCLC 1019443274.
  4. ^ "SGS Summer Film Festival: Hadithi Za Kumekucha: Tunu". Stanford University. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  5. ^ "Fatuma". Chicago Reader. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  6. ^ "BAHASHA". Toronto International Black Film Festival. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  7. ^ "Talent Factory: Catherin Credo". Dar es Salaam: Multichoice Africa. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  8. ^ "ZIFF 2018 - OFFICIAL SELECTION". Zanzibar International Film Festival. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  9. ^ "USAID Tanzania Supported Film "Kumekucha: FATUMA" Wins Top Swahili Awards at 2018 Zanzibar Film Festival". Africa Lead. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  10. ^ 3-mob.com (2016-12-15). "Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2016 nominees list out". Three Men On a Boat. Retrieved 2026-02-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. ^ "Nominees Announced for 2017 AMVCAs". Nominees Announced for 2017 AMVCAs. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  12. ^ vanguard (2014-03-09). "Desmond Elliot, Funke Akindele, others shine @ 2014 AMVCA". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
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