Stewart Kyasimire

Stewart Kyasimire is a filmmaker, executive producer, columnist, founder and CEO of Create Anything, the first and only black-led TV production company in Scotland.[1][2]

Stewart Kyasimire
Born (1980-09-20) 20 September 1980
Kisumu, Kenya
Occupations
  • Filmmaker
  • Columnist
  • Executive Producer
  • Director
Known for
The Wedding
Anansi Boys
Four Kings
Black and Scottish
Bash the entertainer - Behind The Smiles
WorksCreate Anything
RelativesJean Johansson (cousin)
Websitecreateanything.co.uk

Career

Kyasimire is known for his contributions in the film and television industry, primarily through his role as the executive producer and managing director of Create Anything.[2] The company has had the opportunity to collaborate with major broadcasters such as Amazon, BBC, and Channel 4.[2][3]

Create Anything and other notable works

Kyasimire's notable works include the drama The Wedding where he is the executive producer on BBC iPlayer, where he served as the executive director. The project was nominated for a Broadcast Digital Award in 2023, underscoring its critical success.[4][5][6] He directed the series Four Kings starring Frank Buno, Lennox Lewis, Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn.[7]

He also directed and produced the documentary Behind the Smiles the story of social media star Bachala Mbunzama, AKA Bash The Entertainer.[8]

However, his significant work may be the documentary Black and Scottish, produced for BBC Scotland.[9][10] This documentary presented the experiences of eminent black Scots across different generations, earning two BAFTA nominations for its groundbreaking approach and content.[11][3][12]

Advocacy and recognition

Kyasimire has been an outspoken advocate for the Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community.[13] His contributions to diversity in the media have included numerous appearances on BBC Radio and BBC CDX, and participation as a panelist at various networking events.[14] His efforts were acknowledged by the BBC in 2020, with his inclusion in the BBC's Future Figures 2021, alongside individuals like sir Lewis Hamilton and olympian Alice Dearing.[15]

Other works

Kyasimire directed a 6-part behind-the-scenes documentary for Neil Gaiman's Anansi Boys. In this role, he interviewed cast and crew, diving deep into the Anansi myths. Kyasimire also served as the director of photography for the Channel 4 production Is Covid Racist?.[16][17]

Personal life

Kyasimire is of Scottish nationality.[18] He is related to presenter Jean Johansson, who is his cousin.[19][20] He has also had the opportunity to work with actor Colin Salmon during his career.[21]

See also

References
  1. "Stewart Kyasimire". Scottish Documentary Institute. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  2. McMahon, Liv (11 Dec 2020). "Scottish production companies Create Anything and Channel X Hopscotch selected for Channel 4's Emerging Indie Fund". The Scotsman. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  3. Newlands, Rebecca (2022-10-13). "Real Glasgow wedding inspires new BBC drama with Guilt and River City stars". Glasgow Times. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  4. "Invitation to The Wedding on BBC Scotland". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  5. "The Wedding". Screen Scotland. 2021-03-19. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  6. "The Wedding Shadowing Scheme: Meet the Trainees". Screen Scotland. 2022-10-05. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  7. Farber, Alex. "Amazon Prime to relive classic Benn & Eubank battles". Broadcast. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  8. "Bash The Entertainer: Behind The Smile - BBC Scotland Documentary". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  9. Scullard, Vickie (2020-06-10). "Netflix's new category and 14 powerful programmes about racism". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  10. "BBC Scotland - Black and Scottish". BBC. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  11. "Ncuti Gatwa: The Scottish-Rwandan roots of the 14th Doctor Who". BBC News. 2022-05-09. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  12. "The racism of the present is rooted in the racism of the past". The National. 2020-06-14. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  13. "Black voices in documentary with Vanessa Kanbi and Stewart Kyasimire". Scottish Documentary Institute.
  14. "Stewart Kyasimire". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  15. "BBC - 1Xtra's Future Figures 2021". BBC. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  16. Kyasimire, Stewart (2020-06-07). "Black Scots filmmaker battles to shield daughter from racism 'virus'". Daily Record. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  17. "Watch Is Covid Racist? | Stream free on Channel 4". www.channel4.com. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  18. "'We live in a country which has made significant change and has not been afraid to confront racism'". GlasgowLive. 2020-07-31. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  19. "Tern TV - Programme - Black and Scottish". Tern. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  20. Dingwall, John (2019-09-29). "Sex Education star targeted in vile 'get n****r out' racist abuse at Fife school". Daily Record. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
  21. Scougall, Murray. "Something new: Film-maker Stewart Kyasimire on a big day which inspired new series of shorts". The Sunday Post. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
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