For NETFLIX
AlRawabi School for Girls - Behind the Scenes Featurette
The bullied outcasts at the prestigious Al Rawabi School for Girls plot a series of risky takedowns to get back at their tormentors.
Personal - Canada
To Be A Boy
Gender role is subconsciously defined by our society and cultural background. Wolfie, is a gender independent 6-year-old boy. He is fortunate to have three parents and three siblings who are supportive in every way. But that doesn't mean it's an easy path for him. The simplest things like going to the bathroom or joining a sports team can be traumatizing. The result, bullying that leads to feelings of social exclusion. At the age of 6, Wolfie is an outspoken advocate, a word kids of his age don't even know what it means. TO BE A BOY are images of a young boy who is not afraid to show who he is, and who he wants to be. His family hopes Wolfie's journey can inspire other parents, and the world to accept gender freedom and expression.
Personal - Jordan
El Kashasheen - Hearts of Feather
Samer and Bilal Maroun, originally from Jaffa, Palestine, have been training pigeons for the past 30 years in downtown Amman, Jordan. Their story is simple yet heart warming. In a volatile and politically unstable region such as the Middle East where differences stem out of identity, race, religion and social status, the twin brothers were able to rise above these differences through the simple life they chose, the goodness of their heart and their acceptance of everyone regardless of their religion or their origin.
For UNHCR - Amman
Taking the First Step
Wisam’s spine was shattered after an explosion threw her from the roof of her home in Syria. She managed to get to Jordan and was taken to a hospital in the capital Amman for an operation to repair her broken vertebrae. Doctors told her that the damage to her spine meant she might never walk again.
For UNHCR - Zaatari Refugee Camp
Too Young to be a Bride
Omaima Hoshan is a young, ambitious and brave teenage girl. She advocates for women’s right to education and she also discourages early marriage. Omaima runs painting and acting classes to educate young girls and parents on underage marriage.
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For UNHCR - Zaatari Refugee Camp
Syrian wrestling champ inspires young refugee’s dreams, Zaatari Refugee Camp
Young Mohammed was adrift after arriving at Za’atari camp, but an encounter with a Syrian wrestling champion gave him new hope.
For UNHCR - Zaatari Refugee Camp
Candy man offers Syrian refugees a sweet taste of home
Abu Rabee' used to own a factory in Daraa which produced the traditional Syrian sweets known as Raha – a delicacy the town is know for. When his factory was bombed, Abu Rabee' fled with his family to Jordan. From his small caravan in Za'atari refugee camp, Abu Rabee' decided to start making the famous sweets again using basic tools. The profit he makes is small, but Abu Rabee' continues to make the sweets to keep memories of home alive.
For UNHCR - Azraq Refugee Camp, World Refugee Day
10 years old Solaf survived after Syria missile strike
“I remember when a missile hit the graveyard in our town, and the body of someone called Mousa came out of the ground.”
Solaf, 10 years old, vividly recalls
For UNHCR - Amman
Poorest Syrian refugees facing ruin due to underfunding
Without urgent injection of US$116 million, UNHCR will be forced to suspend cash aid to 87,000 vulnerable Syrian families in the region from June.
For UNHCR - Zaatari Refugee Camp
Origami helps Syrian refugee shape new life in exile
After fleeing Syria's conflict, Fadi turned to his hobby to help with life in Jordan's Za'atari refugee camp.
For The Record Waterloo - Canada
Growing Into Me
It is estimated that 10-20% of Canadian youth are affected by a mental illness or disorder - the single most disabling group of disorders worldwide according to the Canadian Mental Health Association. This is the story of Anya Block, a 26-year-old who was diagnosed with psychosis.
For The Record Waterloo
Nature Buzzz
Mike Roth is the owner of Nith Valley Apiaries, A local honey producer based in New Hamburg Ontario. Mike worked for the previous =business owner when he was 16 before he decided to purchase the business at the age of 18. Roth takes care of approximately 350 beehives on 20 different farms.