Congo Rising Welcomes You

Preparing for the future by powering the imagination through accessible education and film, Congo Rising is a 501c3 corporation.

What we are Doing

Building the Cinema Industry
Establishing power sources to facilitate internet access and file exportation

In a few years, we want the DR-Congo to be regarded as a center of excellent film rather than a center of violence.

Tshoper with his parents at the premiere

Empowerment through Art

Join Us

Discover the transformative power of storytelling at Congo Rising. Immerse yourself in our current project: Joseph and Simeon, a tale of brotherhood, forgiveness, and resilience. Join us on this journey of creativity and empowerment.

The Making of the Film

WELCOME

Though we suffered broken bones, inadequate internet, and bad audio, we managed to get this film made!

Joseph and Simeon

Joseph and Simeon will premiere in Mbuji Mayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo in March 2026, and in the USA in August, 2026

Kinshasa:
We work with pioneering filmmakers in the DR-Congo to restore cinema to the country. (It was lost thirty years ago.)

Beyond that, we film lectures and demonstrations which can be shown throughout the country (via RACHEL) to introduce educational programs even in the most rural areas.

The Journey

Bimpa Production started with four people in Kinshasa. They began making short films and producing each other's work. Soon, they established a film festival. (In 2020, it had its 7th edition.)

For years, they met weekly according to the schedule of when electricity would be available to power their laptops and phones. Things have improved greatly, but we aim to make power accessible, reliable and expandable.

Meetings were once scheduled according to the availability of electricity.

Today, Bimpa is ready.

Ways We Help the Film industry and empower marginalized populations

Mbuji Mayi: We work with Disu Production

We work with the Albino population of the Kasai area

We plan on having a studio and a film festival in Muji Mayi in 2025

Heart of Africa

Heart of Africa 2: Companions

Heart of Africa

Called a "cultural revolution" in Kinshasa, this film signaled the return of cinema to the DR-Congo with its 2020 premiere. Though slowed by COVID19, it was the #1 foreign film in the USA when theaters closed.