12 December 2022

‘Why Is My Son on the List’ Published on De Groene Amsterdammer

An investigative long read about the Top400 published in De groene Amsterdammer. Based on the decade long research behind my new film ‘Mothers’. Big thank you to Evert de Vos who co wrote with me. The article is in Dutch. I hope to have an English version soon.

18 October 2022

My Documentary Mothers Selected for IDFA

Happy to announce that my new film titled Moeders / Mothers selected to premiere in IDFA 2022. Proud to be listed in the Frontlight section showcasing a leading cohort of truth-seeking filmmakers who don’t compromise on stylistic integrity. More screenings will be announced on the IDFA webiste soon.
Amsterdam
10 November 2022, 17:30

12 October 2022

The Gender Games

New Backlight episode, The Gender Games, on gender and sports. A vibrant conversation, featuring Judith Butler, Payoshni Mitra , Anne Liebermann , Pia Mann. The episode was aired on VPRO on 29 August 2022, now available online. Pls note the link has a geo block.

20 July 2022

Boek Van De Toekomst - VPRO Tegenlicht

A transcript of my most memorable conversation with Patrisse Cullors, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement. Rewritten and published in a book next to wonderful makers stories. The book of the future, complied to celebrate 20 years VPRO Tegenlicht. Designed by Irma Boom.

16 February 2021

The Debut of My Film “Moving Humanity Forward” on Vice USA Today

The debut of my Backlight episode ‘Matchmakers in migratie’ renamed “Moving Humanity Forward” on Vice USA today. The film was made in a grim political climate of the Trump era. Depicting Hamdi Ulukaya, a Kurdish businessman who made working with refugees a part of his business model.
15 February 2021

19 January 2021

Rotterdam, Een Postkoloniale Stad in Beweging

So Proud to receive this book featuring our work on the cover. In good company along side other talented creatives. The book features a wonderful essay by CaroVanDenPluijn which recounts our outdoor photography project Say My Name Rotterdam.
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
15 October 2020

09 July 2020

A New Story Published in the Summer Edition of De Groene Amsterdammer

A story about my grandmother, pirates and the fabulous Yemeni soup. Big thanks to Simon van Melick who co wrote with me and Xandra Schutten for giving me platform. I hope to have the English version online soon.

29 June 2020

The Road to Finance My New Film, Get on the Bus

Vlaams Audiovisual Filmfonds awarded us a co-production grant for our feature length documentary Get On The Bus. We are thrilled and grateful for this experience.
Amsterdam—Brussles

29 June 2020

We’re Launching a New Website!

Today I am launching this new website! It is designed by Amir Avraham, a talented Israeli graphic designer based in Amsterdam. I am blessed by his love for the work and his emphasis on an intuitive user experience. Please let us know if you experience any bugs or issues.
Amsterdam

29 June 2020

BlackLivesMatter

My recorded conversation with Patrisse Cullors for VPRO backlight in the film BlackLivesMatter. The English language version is trending on Amazon, with more than a million views. Although this conversation took place in 2016, we are still unfortunately experiencing the full force of state violence.
Amsterdam

07 February 2020

Temporary Contact Nominated for the Gouden Kalf Competition NFF 2018

New media constantly demand new narrative forms. The mobile documentary A Temporary Contact appreciated for its innovative form and immersive user experience. Project is made in collaboration with Sara Kolster.
NFF, Utrecht
28 September — 06 June 2020