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VIDEOGRAPHY

WHEN BOMBS
STOP FALLING

​​​Type: Commercial

Location: Jordan

Role: Producer & editor

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Produced by Amy Van Drunen, the Norwegian Refugee Council’s first-ever commercial tells of how even after children have escaped the bombs and bullets, many are still haunted by the memories that follow them and without NRC’s help, many children will be left to face their trauma alone.

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Nominee for Special Prize - World Health Organization HAFF

(HUMAN)ITY

Type: Documentary short​​​

Location: Syrian-Iraqi Border

Role: Producer, Cinematographer, Editor

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Official selection in the 2022 World Health Organization’s International Film Festival - Health Emergencies category.

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Following the 2019 Turkish invasion of Syria, refugees fled to Iraqi soil in search of safety. Once settled into Syrian refugee camps, long-displaced Syrians became the first to welcome the newly displaced.

WHEN THE WORLD IS HEAVY

Type: Documentary short​​​ 

Location: Iraq

Role: Producer, Cinematographer, Editor

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Words by: Morgan Harper Nichols

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A testament to the people of Iraq—the beautiful, resilient, and courageous souls I encountered each day.

LOST A CHILD

Type: Commercial 

Location: Pibor, South Sudan

Role: Producer, Cinematographer, Editor

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Promotional video for a Hunger-themed webinar. 

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Between seven women, they lost 13 children due to hunger in December 2020.​

WHEN WATER
BENDS BONES

Type: Documentary short 

Location: Yemen

Role: Director, Producer & Cinematographer

LOVE SWEET LOVE

Type: Documentary short 

Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Role: Director, Cinematographer

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Michael Wheeler began running in 1975. After witnessing hopefulness and fear, Michael runs to put a smile on the faces of those he encounters, longing to bring peace and joy. ​

RECLAIMING THE NIGHT

​​​Type: Documentary

Location: Lebanon, Norway

Role: Producer 


Watch the full documentary: Reclaiming the Night 

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Norwegian Professor Jon-Håkon Schultz has dedicated over a decade to combating the trauma-induced nightmares of war-affected children with his pioneering programme. On a research trip to Lebanon, Schultz encounters a Syrian child deeply traumatised by a brutal act perpetrated by ISIS. As he grapples with the immense weight of the stories he encounters, there emerges a powerful testament to the human spirit’s ability to confront and transform its traumatic past.

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  • Best Short Film - Go Mental International Film Festival (2024

  • Best Documentary Short - Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards (2023)

  • Best Documentary - Top Shorts Film Festival (2023)

  • Award of Excellence - Global Shorts, Los Angeles (2023)

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WHAT MAKES THE
WORLD BELONG

Type: Documentary short​​​

Location: Yemen

Role: Producer, Cinematographer, Editor

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Azmi shares his heart and why he serves the people of Yemen.

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IN MY FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS

Type: Documentary short 

Location: Amman, Jordan

Role: Producer, Cinematographer, Editor​

PAMOJA

Type: 2017 highlight reel

Location: Uganda, Kenya, India

Role: Producer, Cinematographer, Editor​

HE WANTED TO HELP OTHERS AND HE DID

Type: Documentary short 

Location: Yemen

Role: Director,Producer, Cinematographer

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Munaib is a 22-year-old who turned his dream into reality as he worked within the humanitarian field. Despite personal loss and challenges, Munaib's determination and commitment shine through, making a difference in a country torn by conflict.

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