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@dohafilm Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Doha was special. Lucky to have met so many incredible people. But sadly, I didn’t take any photos… so I’m left with flight and HOTEL room photographs. Also - loved meeting @misanharriman and @andymsee - their work ‘ Shoot the People’ was a great watch. + Thanks for your time & words of encouragement about my project. Meant a lot. Ending on a high note: I found the coolest McDonald’s spot (see last picture). Already missing it all. Until next time 🇶🇦

Images from 2023 to 2025. Some are older shots I finally got around to editing, others are reworks of past photographs. I often return to my old images - there’s always something new to fix.

Missing the gang, Greece, ferry rides, and my daily souvlaki. Thought I’d share a few scenes/moments. As VOYAGE TO TINOS heads into... @izmirkisafilmfestivali Back home for me ! @ccloudpictures @nik.kousounadis @desnatadaoentera @zoesigalou @gordon.wsh_ @kodak_shootfilm

A special post for a group of lovely people. People of Villa San Silvestro. Especially Mario. Last September, I had the privilege of meeting and working with Mario, made possible through the support of his son, @enrico_palombs We spent a beautiful few days together - filming for my short film. After 4–5 days of shooting, our schedule clashed. The crew had to return home for other commitments, and I had to travel to Perugia to film another scene before heading back to London. We still had a few scenes left to film with Mario, so we agreed that the team and I would return in November to complete them. But just a few weeks later, in mid-October, we received the heartbreaking news that Mario had passed away. Now, nine months on, with the green light from Enrico - I want to share some of the photos and videos. I look back on them from a place of privilege/gratitude. Walking with him, talking, eating, simply being. And the cool neighbours. I can’t forget them. One neighbour - had her house burning down and offered us to come inside for coffee. Another neighbour, look alike of Willem Dafoe (coolest guy alive). So many great characters in one place. I can go on and on. Great memories. Hope to visit and see everyone at Villa San Silvestro again in the near future.

Three years ago, I began working on a personal story titled: The Birds Have Also Gone. It wasn’t about Palestine — it was about a bird. But like many film projects, it was difficult to make. 8 months ago, in light of the ongoing Israeli occupation of Palestine, I returned to the script’s original concept and reshaped it to reflect today’s reality. The title remains the same. Maybe it was always meant — however sad — to transition from its original idea to become a voice for Palestine. I’m proud to stand up against injustice with this project, and I’m happy to go on this journey with @mu.taymour @chaosfilms2022 @filmlabpalestine @cinephiliaproductions Thank you for your selection.

Collection of self-portraits. Number two.

My latest short-film project. ‘Traditions Have Also Gone’. A follow-up on ‘Gone’. This was the most challenging and rewarding filming experience. Here are a few behind the scenes. From pre-production, costume design/set design, music, practice choreography sessions and lastly the actual events. Event* We have so many people to thank. 1. Fabiola, Sandro & their daughter Chiara. Food and company. Felt like my family. 2. Franco, Silvia & Chiara @chiaradiegoli thank them for their support. 3. Anne ‘the American’ Robichaud - BEST local guide / person 4. Francesco - photographer (Sopra) 5. Sicilian Chiesa - Photographer 6. Nikolaus 🇬🇷 - First Assistant 7. Team Milano - cinematographers 8. @giacomopaparelli from Umbria Webcam - head of festival Live broadcasting in Umbria 9. Team InVideo - Festival Camera team 10. Maurizio - Ticket office 11. Maurizio - host 12 @bear_ippo - translator/crossbow shooter/friend All of the actors, performers, dancers, coordinators, stunt teams …. Mayor of Assisi, Stefania Proietti @stefania_proietti_assisi @calendimaggiodiassisi @magnificapartedesotto @nobilissimapartedesopra So many more names to include but my memory is exhausted. Apologies @gemma_mancinelli @zezegule @jacobs.films An endless list of people. See you again, very soon!

‘When, All We Were is Gone’. A recent project - which I finished directing. July 2023. Turkish Breakfast. 39 degrees. 8 am. City Gaziantep, province Nurdağı. 5 months ago the population was 40,000. Seated in the living room, I asked questions about the first night/weeks of the earthquake. Into the deep stillness. The Earth climbed vertically upwards, stooping horizontally at the speed of a roaring sea air. Rocked and swayed, gravity responded with a downward crash. The population halved to 20,000. Escaped our roofs in pyjamas, sheltered underneath the shelling winter snow. Endless phones calls. Mixed with positive news and sadly - death. All age groups, surround a burning car tire, which left their lungs gasping for air. No electricity or food supplies. Buckets planted on the ground - filled by the rain. Eventually, weeks later, aid arrived. More stories were shared. At this moment, the living room where we were seated - aggressively slide back and forth. I understood the fear. I strained my lower back, that’s how quickly I accelerated off the couch. This project has been incredibly challenging. I want to thank everyone in Izmir, Pazarcik, Kahramanmaras, Gaziantep and Hatay. I have dozens of people to thank in Turkey. Thank you all. Including @zezegule and @ates.mmet . Lastly, my team in London - Thank you.

Self-portrait. May 2023. A continuation of my collection of self-portraits. From seasides, Barking construction site (afro?), greatfield and a dried-up road -leading to a mountain top in Izmir.

May 2023. 60x80. Post-earthquake reflection/expression. A red canvas covered by bandaids. A band-aid represents conflicted pain, but also the process of healing. Yet, in this case - the bandaid may never complete its purpose.

May, 2023. “Ocean of sunflower seeds” A retrospect on my background. Also popular amongst many other countries. This piece of ‘art’ or ‘glued sunflower seeds’ is from a memory. Friends and families gathered by the sea in Izmir, Turkey. 2019. Eating salty sunflower seeds by the salty sea. Non-stop. Sounds kinda rubbish but it was cool when creating it.