One Nation Many Voices Filmmaker Awards: 2007 Winners combines the winning films from last year's online film contest with the backstory of the filmmakers who created them. Viewers are introduced to Grand Prize winner Lena Khan, who recently graduated from UCLA Film School; animator Mediha Sandhu illustrates her life with the magic of her drawings; youth winner Rene Dongo reveals the inspiration for his prize-winning entry; Sharif Rosen takes us inside the UMMA Clinic, the subject of the award-winning documentary; Qasim Basir has the story behind his winning drama "Glimpse"; and Ali Ardekani shows us the man behind his comedic alter ego Baba Ali. Hosted by Link TV's Wendy Hanamura and comedian Azhar Usman, it's a program full of drama, insight, and laughter.
VIEW FILMMAKER PROFILES AND FILMS:
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Lena Khan - Winner: Grand Prize & Best Under 60 Seconds
Watch her films, A Land Called Paradise and Bassem is Trying. |
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Ali Ardekani - Winner: Best Comedy
Watch his film, Muslim While Flying. |
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Qasim Basir - Winner: Best Drama
Watch his film, Glimpse. |
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| Mediha Sandhu - Winner: Best Animation/Musical
Watch her film Arranged. |
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| Sharif Rosen - Winner: Best Documentary
Watch his film, Healing Our Community. |
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| Rene Dongo - Winner: Best Youth 18 and Under
Watch his film, The Countdown. |
LEARN MORE:
2007 Contest Winners and Videos Online
2008 One Nation Contest is Underway!