Film is a powerful communications medium. Through visual images, stories, music and sound within a short time you can reach the hearts and minds of the viewer in ways that are not possible through the written word. With the advances in technologies and the access to new distribution channels it is now possible for even small organizations to reach out to a much larger audience than they had access to before. Since 2003 I have been involved with filmmaking with Eckova Productions.
Skills
Consulting with the client to identify the overall scope and objectives of the film
Developing the concept, structure and film pre production plan
Film direction of film production team and post production
Developing the script based on the client interviews, location interviews and story line
Developing a distribution and marketing plan
Developing a communications plan including film as one of the components
Films
Voices Unheard. ActionAid. Direction.
When the Mountains Moved. Asia Foundation, script, preproduction
Marie Stopes Society Pakistan. Preproduction, script, co-direction
Coastal Communities. WWF. Preproduction. Post production advisor
Community Based Disaster Risk Management. NRSP / Diakonie. Concept, Director
Training for Disaster Risk Management. NRSP / Diakonie. Concept, Director
Baitul Sukoon Cancer and Hospice. Baitul Sukoon. Concept, preproduction, script
A Different World. Volunteer Center Orange County. Preproduction, script
Lyncharm Pottery Studio Tour. Lyncharm Pottery. Co-director
The Trip: An American Adventure. Eckova. Preproduction, research, script, camera
The Change Agenda: Faisalabad. DFID / SPU. Concept development, preproduction
Mangroves, women and water, bio diversity, juniper forests. IUCN. (in production) preproduction
Films in Development
These films are at the stage of concept development, research and building funds for production. If you are interested in the details please contact me
Home is Where the Heart Is – How will Mom cope in that big house all by herself? Who will look after Dad, now that Mom is gone? More and more Canadians are facing similar questions as their parents age. Today’s boomers are increasingly concerned about the health and well-being of their parents, many of whom are living well beyond the age of ninety. A forum for intergenerational discussions of issues such as housing and care giving is desperately needed. Bringing young people, potential care givers, middle-aged folks and the elderly together for a frank conversation opens up the possibility for innovative and thoughtful solutions to the situation. 50 minute Documentary film.
Developing Communities, Changing Lives: Lessons in Leadership and Capacity Building - A Documentary Film. Belief in People as a Base for Sustainable Development through comparison and investigation of three countries and organizations.
Changing Lives of Women - A Documentary Film. Impact on the lives of women and their community through housing. Based on women laborers from the feudal land system in Sindh
