When a Vision Becomes a Movement
In a city where spaces fully dedicated to film, audiovisual production, and the creative arts remain limited, Aras M. Ngongo chose to turn an idea into reality: creating a place capable of bringing together the talent, ideas, and ambitions of a new generation of artists.
As the founder of Orion Center for the Arts, he is driven by a vision centered on creativity, knowledge sharing, and the development of the cultural and creative industries in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Through Orion, his goal is not simply to produce artistic works, but to build a complete creative ecosystem where people can learn, grow, collaborate, and bring their projects to life. A Passion Born from Visual Storytelling. As a filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and cultural entrepreneur, Aras M. Ngongo has spent several years developing projects in film, photography, visual communication, and audiovisual production.
His artistic approach combines emotion, human reflection, and cinematic aesthetics. For him, storytelling is not only about entertaining audiences; it is also about conveying emotions, raising meaningful questions, and creating a lasting impact.
This vision is reflected in the projects developed through Orion Pictures, the film production division within the Orion creative ecosystem. Orion Art Center : More Than a Creative Space Designed as a vibrant and accessible environment, Orion Center for the Arts was created to host:
- Artistic and audiovisual training programs
- Film shoots and creative productions
- Workshops and creative gatherings
- Cultural events
- Collaborative projects
- Initiatives supporting emerging talent
The objective is clear: to provide creators with a professional environment that helps unlock their potential while promoting local culture through modern and ambitious standards. Building a New Cultural Movement
Through his work, Aras M. Ngongo seeks to contribute to a new artistic and cultural movement in Lubumbashi and across French-speaking Africa.
His ambition is to help develop a generation of creators capable of producing powerful, competitive, and authentic work while remaining deeply connected to African realities. For him, art should not be viewed merely as entertainment, but as a powerful tool for expression, transformation, and inspiration.
A Journey That Is Only Beginning
Today, Orion Center for the Arts continues to grow through its projects, partnerships, collaborations, and cultural events. Every initiative led by Orion serves the same purpose: to create a space where talent and ideas can come to life. And this is only the beginning.
“ The true purpose of an artistic space is not only to showcase creative work, but also to reveal and empower the people behind it.” — Aras Ngongo
