About
Helen Gebregiorgis is an Eritrean–American filmmaker and photographer whose work largely explores stories of identity, migration, memory, and human connection. Her work is rooted in African, black, and diasporic experiences while expanding into broader global narratives about belonging, place, and community.
She has documented in Eritrea, Egypt, Kenya, and Nigeria, with a central focus on human connection. Her photography has been exhibited internationally, including in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, United Kingdom, and the United States.
She believes storytelling can bridge worlds by connecting people across cultures, borders, and histories. Through her visual practice, she aims to create space for deeper understanding, more balanced representation, and more nuanced conversations about how we live, move, and remember. There are countless stories yet to be told, countless connections yet to be made. Her work is committed to illuminating these narratives, one story at a time.
Helen holds an MA in Media and International Development from the University of East Anglia and a BA in Film and Video from Columbia College Chicago. She is currently based in Washington, DC.