What Lies Beneath
Commissioned by Elisava University (Exhibited in Barcelona, IDEAL Contemporary Art Centre, 2022)
A short film exploring how our community navigates British society and how the political, social and economic landscape of the UK has affected ethnic minorities. The film considers how we, collectively and individually, are constantly fighting for our right to exist freely.
Written, Directed & Produced by AZEEMA Agency - Jameela Elfaki, Sunayah Arshad, Evar Hussayni
Editor - Jameela Elfaki
Subtitles - Sunayah Arshad
Grade - Carter Simpkin
Sound Design -Olivia Melkonian
Voices - Larena Amin, Nour Khairi, Dalia Al-Dujaili, Mumtaz Sheikh, Tahera Khalifa, Ghaith Hilal
Digital + VHS footage - Jameela Elfaki, Sunayah Arshad, Evar Hussayni, Dalia Al-Dujaili, Naailah Khalifa, Fatima Benjelloun, Samara Amjad
Drone footage + Operator - Stem Studios
Co - Director
In collaboration with Pinterest UK, we documented three groups of wonderful women from our beautiful community in London and discovered how they observe Ramadan and celebrate Eid. Touching on rituals of food, henna and more, they give us a glimpse into their cultures and traditions, and what makes this time of year so special.
Creative Director and Co-Director: Jameela Elfaki
Executive Producer, VHS Footage + Subtitles: Sunayah Arshad
Co-director, Art Director & Interviews: Evar Hussayni
Videographer, Editor & Colour Grader: Angela Steps
1st AC: Yzza Slaoui
Creative Consultant: Ayat Al-Muhaisen
MUA: Maha Alselami
Sound: ‘Tal3a’ ‘طالعة’ by Kareem Samara & Bint Mbareh
Talent: Shayma Bakht, Afsha Bakht & Munir Baig, Isra & Aminah Al Kassi, Malika Satori, Hanane Taoubi & Rasha Boche
Executive Producer, Casting + Creative Direction
Move without limits - Nike x AZEEMA