Rodney Kimbangu - video manager. He manages the student video team. He makes sure that video projects progress from concept to creation. He’s a technical wizard and a deep and creative thinker. He’s a pro who makes me look good. Rodney is fantastic. He’s one of my best students ever. I’m fortunate to have a great team.

— Jay Buckner, Video Production, USA —

Rodney has been working with us (Zenufa) since 2015. It was chance that I came upon his talents and since the day he has started working with us, he has exceeded all expectations! His work is creative, precise, and executed to perfection. It has been exciting to work with such a talented and dedicated individual.

— Shyam Visani, CEO, DR Congo —

I once wrote that Rodney was intelligent, talented, driven, flexible, and amazing at expressing himself through various forms of art. I stand by those words and add that his ability to capture moments, memories, and stories is outstanding. Having Rodney capture our family photos has allowed us the opportunity to appreciate life and the daily happenings that we might otherwise take for granted and/or forget.

— Admiral Blaney, Black Male Initiative Supervisor, USA —

I had the best lucky to work with Rodney as his Director and his Sound Mixer, and I learned a lot from him. "I’m here full-power" was his favorite phrase on our movie sets, and I’ll never forget it because as my Director of Photography and later my Director, he really was! Rodney is extremely organized and always wants to understand your idea to give you his best. He communicates, he cares and worries, he is easy going, on top of being very supportive. He is an excellent and trustworthy Team player, and I can confidently say that my movie turned out well because I counted on him. He saw my limitations and tried his best to secure me with what I was doing. With all that, how could I ask for a better person on my set! d:-)

— Djuli Orlandi, Filmmaker, Brazil —

Oh my, where do I begin..... To say Rodney Kimbangu is a good photographer and film maker would be an understatement. Anybody can be good with a camera, but Rodney is so much more. He does not just capture moments, but rather allows you to shine your true self. Rodney created amazing moments that I didn’t even know I had! I was having a rough/busy semester, but Rodney approached me humbly and reminded me to let my inner light shine!! Rodney is kind, talented, and he has a bright future ahead of him. I’m honored to call him my friend.

— Chantal Nizigyimana, , USA —

Rodney is a visionary. He knows what he wants and he comes to set organized. When you are on his set you know that everything is well thought-out and planned out. I’ve gained a lot of knowledge working with him. I feel so grateful because he was happy to share his knowledge with me while I was working with him. Great Director! I’m Excited to see what the future holds for him!

— Immanuela Belaineh, , USA —

As a stage actor, I was a bit apprehensive about making a foray into film acting. Having had the honor to be directed by Rodney, however, the experience was fruitful and challenging in the best of ways. Not only is Rodney a driven, passionate visionary behind the camera, he is also an absolute joy to work alongside; a duality that is refreshing and inspiring for those lucky enough to collaborate with him. Rodney knows what he is doing.

— Andrew Follin, Actor, USA —

Where do I even begin to start on Rodney Kimbangu? He is a very talented and the most passionate person that I have enjoyed working with for a long time. I have known Rodney since freshman year of college and have work with him over four years of our college career. We collaborated on class projects, documentaries as well as individual projects, photo shoots, and short films. Rodney is highly skilled in directing, photography, cinematography, video editing and so much more as he is talented in every creative outlet. He is a visionary and passionate about the world and how he views it. I have seen him set goals and plans and accomplishing them while uplifting other collaborators as well. Rodney has always inspired myself as an artist/ actor to create for the world drawing from our experiences and shine light to tell our stories. He is the most hard working partner I have ever seen as he dedicates himself to the project at hand and pours his heart out. Rodney is professional in his work ethic but never forgets to smile and have fun in creating art. I look froward to what he does next and believe that he will accomplish great things. As an artist /actor I would jump at the opportunity to work with him again.

— Joy Detore, Actor, USA —