“Kwando” (2021)

Kaya worked on the 45-minute documentary, Kwando, which premiered at the Rotterdam Wildlife Film Festival in 2021 and has screened at festivals across Europe, Africa and the US, including at COP27. Kaya directed, produced, wrote and edited the film. Kwando tells the story of a young Angolan fisherman, haunted by his past as a child soldier and unsure of his future, who joins a team of international scientists to explore one of Angola's last unexplored rivers. Through hardships, scientific discoveries and his own growing interest in birds, he finds hope for a new future for his homeland-one that involves protecting this magnificent landscape for future generations. Currently available on National Geographic’s YouTube channel. Visit the logo below to watch the full film.

Awards & Nominations:

• Angola’s UNITEL Move Awards 2022 winner for Best Documentary & Best Director

• Riviera International Film Festival Best Documentary Nominee for 2022

• 2022 Featured screening at COP27 in Egypt

• Screened on Angolan National Television and the National Airline