Rory Kilalea is a multi-talented individual with a diverse range of skills and experiences spanning over three decades. Since 1975, he has worked extensively in the creative industries, including feature films, theatre, television, radio, animation, and education. With a career that has taken him to various parts of the world, Rory has had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, from feature films to television and radio productions, as well as academic lectures.
As a writer, Rory has penned numerous award-winning plays and short stories that have been produced or published in several countries, including the UK, South Africa, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Malaysia, and the US. He has also taught film directing and creative writing in various locations, such as Goldsmith Hall, Athens, Jerusalem, Johannesburg, South Africa, and the Middle East.
Rory is a passionate campaigner and has directed and written many AIDS-related projects for various charitable foundations, including UNESCO, The Ford Foundation, and Johns Hopkins University (USA). He has also consulted on several capacity building projects in Africa with Media For Development (Harare/USA).
Currently, Rory is working as a freelance producer, director, writer, and teacher. He is writing and producing a 28-minute animated program against violence for the Middle East youth market, as well as completing a novel and school anthology 'In the Continuum'. Additionally, he has recently facilitated writers' workshops for young Zimbabwean writers on behalf of the Zimbabwean Film Institute, and he currently lectures and mentors BA Filmmaking students at the Met Film School at Ealing Studios in London.
