Floriane Kaneza, born onMarch 12, 1987, in Bujumbura, Burundi, is a distinguished Burundian filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and festival director based in Rwanda. She has advanced African cinema through innovative production, direction, and efforts to empower women in the industry.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Floriane Kaneza |
| Date of birth | March 12, 1987 |
| Place of birth | Bujumbura, Burundi |
| Nationality | Burundian |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, festival director |
| Net worth | $200,000-$700,000 USD |
Early Life and Education
Kaneza was raised in Bujumbura and launched her creative path in 2009 with the Kamenge Youth Center theater troupe. She earned a degree in Communications from Hope Africa University in Burundi before pivoting to cinema.
Career
Kaneza began acting in the TV series UMUCO (2011-2012). In 2012, she joined Itulive Media and Communications, advancing from production assistant to director; her debut short Sana (2013) earned a Best Actress award for its lead at FESTICAB.
She contributed to projects like Welcome Home (2013) as line producer and I Mashoka (2014) as casting director. After relocating to Rwanda in 2015, she trained at the Peace Building Institute, interned at Never Again Rwanda as an audiovisual technician, and directed Mashariki African Film Festival (2016-2018).
From 2018-2022, she led CinéFEMMES Rwanda and Urusaro International Women Film Festival, earning recognition as one of Rwanda’s top creative influencers. In 2021, she established Amatuta Productions to mentor young filmmakers, producing Before Sixteen (2024, screened at FESPACO 2025). She wrote and directed Perdue (2023), addressing forced marriage.
Since 2023, Kaneza serves as Director of Distribution and Partnerships at Zacu Entertainment (Canal+ Group), focusing on international promotion of Rwandan cinema and industry networking.
Personal Life
Details about Kaneza’s private life are limited, with no public records confirming a partner or children.
Net Worth
Floriane Kaneza’s net worth is estimated at $200,000-$700,000 as of 2026, drawn from production, festival leadership, and partnerships.
Filmography
- UMUCO (2011-2012, Actress, TV drama series)
- Sana (2013, Scriptwriter/Director, Short fiction film)
- Welcome Home (2013, Line Producer, Short fiction film)
- I Mashoka (2014, Casting Director, Feature fiction film)
- Ashley (2014, Casting Director, Short fiction film)
- Kiswahili (2014, Director, Short documentary)
- Croco in the Museum (Croco au Musée) (2015, Director, Short documentary)
- Why Not Me? (2018, Casting Director, Short fiction film)
- Perdue (2023, Scriptwriter/Director, Short fiction film)
- Before Sixteen (2024, Producer, Short film)
- The Incubation (2024, Production Supervisor, Feature fiction film)
- Weaving Bonds (2024, Production Supervisor, Short fiction film)
Awards and Recognitions
Perdue claimed the Act for Equality prize at Vues D’Afrique 2024 and screened at Silicon Valley African Film Festival. The East African named her among Rwanda’s six most influential creative women in 2021. She juried Zanzibar International Film Festival (2021) and joined OIF’s Fonds Image de la Francophonie panel in 2024.
