VoVo Productions

10/12/2025

I was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for my work supporting Indigenous rights and our natural world.

As an , I was raised with the value of — our volunteers once wore badges that read “Work No Words.” It’s an ethos I try to live by.

As a solo , I’ve found new meaning in life by supporting Indigenous communities to tell their own stories, reclaim their narratives, and protect their languages, cultures, and lands — all through the power of a lens.

I’m honoured to stand alongside incredible recipients, and I take this as a reminder to keep doing the work — quietly, purposefully, and in service.

03/28/2024

The Gitanyow Nation’s fight to protect their traditional territory against industry, climate change, and colonization is vividly captured in Farhan Umedaly’s award-winning short film, ‘HA NII TOKXW: Our Food Table’ featuring Dr. David Suzuki.

The 40-minute documentary will take center stage at the opening night of the inaugural Festival on Friday, March 29th, as part of ‘Environmental Night,’ a curated selection of four films that celebrate the beauty and resilience of nature while advocating for crucial conservation efforts.

“The timing of this presentation couldn’t be more important,” says Joel Starlund/Sk’a’nism Tsa ‘Win’Giit, Executive Director of the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs.

“Intense wildfires are predicted for this summer, and Indigenous communities are on the front lines. As Gitanyow’s glaciers melt and watersheds dry from climate change, LNG development looms over our territory, threatening our food security and way of life.”

Following the screening, an engaging question and answer session with the filmmaker and Starlund promises to ignite meaningful discussions on environmental stewardship.

04/16/2023

The story of the Wilp Wii’Litsxw Meziadin has had a global reach over the past year. Our has been seen by thousands across Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and the Americas at numerous having earned some of the accolades seen here. We would like to thank the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs for trusting us with this important story, their story. It is beautiful to see this film become an important tool to bring people around the and to help protect a truly sacred place.

05/25/2022

While in the fall of last year our film HA NII TOKXW: Our Food Table (link in bio) screened at - This helped launch an protected area for the nation that will protect from mining and other industrial activity. We are honoured to be able to do this meaningful work

05/24/2022

Some unique perspectives of district in the region of . We travelled to lake to film ecologically sensitive for an upcoming film. The here is harsh, unforgiving and rugged - a total contrast to the and of the ethnic people who live here. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they undergo a time of uncertainty and instability in already difficult circumstances .tj

05/24/2022

Nothing good comes easily. Time, patience, tenacity, the right tools and commitment to telling the story. I believe the animals can sense our intentions, so when you’re working to protect them and the ecosystems that they’re apart of, they seem to show themselves and lend their support.

03/01/2022

We are on a mission to empower others through positive storytelling, especially the original storytellers of our lands - Check out our free film indigenous-focused film program happening this spring

Our program is FREE. You’ll never pay for what we offer. So why do we do it? We believe that your story matters.

02/08/2022

This is Lax Kwaxl (Dundas Island) - the traditional territory of the people on the North Coast of British Columbia - every year they come here to harvest and collect seaweed from the edges of rocks along the unforgiving, open seas. We came here to document this process in a to help preserve these for future generations. It is a magical place filled with spiritual energy - you can feel it. The water is crystal blue, the , pure white sand, and at night you hear the howling of wolves under the brightest stars you’ve ever seen.

02/02/2022

It looks like a painting - but this is very much a real of the corridor in the remote region of . This is the native land of the people who follow the interpretation of . This area is rich with a vibrant and where many communities live alongside the . The road beside this river is actually the - the trade route which brought silk and spices from the farthest reaches of all the way to

01/17/2022

Posted • "HA NII TOKXW: OUR FOOD TABLE" featuring David Suzuki and the indigenous Gitanyow people of Northern British Columbia. Producer & Director, Farhan Umedaly. Official selection to the 2022 WCFF.

The WCFF mission is to inform, engage and inspire wildlife conservation through the power of film
The 12th year anniversary in New York, October 14-20, 2022 at the Cinema Village Theater. Film screenings, panel discussions, networking, receptions and more. Additional dates at other venues: TBA.