Za'atari: Through the Lens

06/08/2019

excited that we're making progress on our rough cut of the film!

20/06/2019

The first step is also the hardest.
Let's come together and take a step with refugees on 🌎🌍🌏
One of .film 's main characters, 📸 .khalf , photographs his son learning to stand on his own two feet.
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We are currently raising funds to complete production and post production of this documentary film. All donations will be used to hire translators to subtitle footage, edit, compose music and complete post. The producers and directors are donating their time and putting a lot of heart into giving these young voices a chance to tell their stories. We would be most grateful for your support! Donations are welcome on www.gofundme.com/zaatari (The link can be found in our bio).
Photos on this page have been taken by the four main characters in the film.
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03/01/2019

Happy belated New Year to all!

12/12/2018

We've officially reached over $10,000! Your generosity is overwhelming and we're extremely grateful to all those who have donated so far. The campaign is still open so please continue to pass around to all your friends and family!

What is Za'atari: Through the Lens? Za'atari Through The Lens is a documentary film about a young man who lost everything to the Syrian civil war and yet found a way to bring hope to others through his passion for photography. It is the story of resilience and finding light in the darkest of tim...

28/11/2018

- We're proud to release this early teaser for documentary Za'atari: Through the Lens on this year's GivingTuesday. Please consider donating to the film as we move into the next stage of production! Thank you! https://www.gofundme.com/zaatari

This is "Za'atari: Through The Lens | GoFundMe Trailer" by Red Shiba Media on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

27/11/2018

- We're proud to release this early teaser for documentary Za'atari: Through the Lens on this year's GivingTuesday. Hope you will consider donating to the film as we start to finish up and head into the next stages! Thank you all again.

- We're proud to release this early teaser for documentary "Za'atari: Through the Lens" on this year's Giving Tuesday. Hope you will consider donating to the film as we start to finish up the film and into the next stages! Thank you all

24/10/2018

Producer Sunshine de Leon speaks about the importance of highlighting refugee stories on the Early Edition ANC.

21/10/2018

- We've raised over $9000!!! That's just incredible. The wonderful photographers in Za'atari wanted to send their thanks to all those supporting this beautiful film. Enjoy and don't forget to keep donating, our gofundme is still open! Let's reach our ultimate funding goal together! https://www.gofundme.com/zaatari

13/10/2018

Photos of amazing young photographers, Ali, Qasem and Yousef proudly announcing their first gallery exhibit. Thank you for your continued support in getting their story out to the world!

https://www.gofundme.com/zaatari

03/10/2018

Filming with a brilliant 6 year old girl in Zaatari Refugee Camp. Farah is a poet, an advocate for girls education and dreams of becoming a doctor one day. We're looking forward to sharing her story through photography and film!

30/09/2018

3rd day of shooting in Za’atarí Refugee Camp! “Za’atari: Through the Lens” Documentary. Countdown to the exhibit. Please support www.gofundme.com/zaatari