My Work: Stories That Resonate
Explore a collection of documentaries anddigital content that highlight my passion for impactful storytelling
Mariame Al-Sheikh Anti- Slavery Militant
“I became aware of slavery in my family… on my father's side, I became aware of it while they were still slaves (...) Today, because we are striving for equality among people, we are considered criminals by them, and that’s why they treat us harshly. For example, in 2014, I was hung for an entire day, and my feet didn’t touch the ground. Can you imagine a pain greater than that?"
Directed and Edited By Wijdane Balbiyar
US Cemetery in Tunisia
In Carthage, Tunisia,
lies the "North African American Cemetery"... a shared memory and immortal sacrifices.
Directed and Edited By Wijdane Balbiyar
The Voice of Amus voting for the first time in his life
“12 years ago, my wedding day was Election Day, when Obama ran for a second term. I remember vividly how the Amish preacher said that our one prayer is worth 10 votes, so there is no need to vote!” Here is the story of Amus, an American who came out of the isolation of the conservative Amish religious sect and decided to influence politics by voting for the first time in his life.
Filmed Edited And Directed by Wijdane Balbiyar
"WARM HEARTS"
A campaign to change the story of refugees and displaced people
by supporting them To get through the cold winter.
Directed and edited by Wijdane Balbiyar
"POST WISELY"
How much is too much? a man's house was robbed after sharing his boarding pass on social media. all videos are based on true stories. it's your life. until you share it. produced and directed by wijdane balbiyar
“THE STREETS SWEEPER
The Algerian woman who swept the streets and lived in precarious conditions, the story of Fatiha Masqalji
Directed and edited by Wijdane Balbiyar
#PROTECTEDUCATIONFROMATTACK
to #saveourfuture we need to safeguard our youth's access to education today, tomorrow, and every day. we need to protect it for all children, everywhere. today, september 9th, marks the first international day to #protecteducation fromattack. let's #unitetoprotect education for all. Produced and Directed by Wijdane Balbiyar
“JAWALA - THE EXPLORER”
poverty and homelessness in america...the other side of the most powerful country in the world!
Directed and Edited by wijdane balbiyar
"THE HAPPY GRANNY"
do you know a grandmother as energetic and funny as fatna?
Produced and Edited by Wijdane Balbiyar
#DoYouLoveIt
Do you like long hours of exercise? would you like to hear the coach scream?
Produced Wijdane Balbiyar
“LEGACY”
staying true to the qatari culture from generation to generation by passing on something as simple as the arabian horse. a symbolic part of the arabian culture gone from simple nomads traveling the deserts to the proud people that qataris became. Creative production, Conception, Editing by Wijdane Balbiyar
Let’s Create Something Meaningful
Whether you have a project in mind or just want to connect, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s collaborate to bring your story to life.