Spotlight Series
If you are a female filmmaker living in Saudi Arabia, then this Spotlight Series is all about you!
Blake Donovan, Founder
Across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, countless talented women are pursuing their dreams of working in the film industry. For some, that means studying filmmaking in a university, shooting student films, and learning new techniques and concepts of storytelling. Others have joined the workforce and begun their careers working on set or in production houses to gain on-the-job experience. Still others are faithfully watching online tutorials and using the resources they have to develop their creative capabilities with the same motivation and drive as those previously described.
At the Sunflower Seed Foundation (SSF), we believe that no matter which career stage a woman might currently be in, her work is commendable and should be celebrated, especially when that work is marked by persistence, dedication, and the humble unyielding desire to learn and grow.
Please take a moment to read about the amazing filmmakers below! For information on how to participate in the Spotlight Series, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Khawlah Halawani
Picture the Bajdah Desert’s red sand baked by 27°C (81°F) temperatures. You’re dripping, not with water, but with sweat. Long, yet gripping hours fill the day. Does it sound like an ideal work environment? For Khawlah Halawani – a freelance second assistant camera operator and still photographer based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – this type of challenging setting is exactly what she craves. In fact, it’s right where she found herself after landing a position in the camera department of Hollywood’s Desert Warrior.
Being in the Spotlight is Easy as 1, 2, 3…
1. Follow
@sunflowerseedfoundation on instagram and message us that you are interested.
2. Interview
We’ll ask you to tell us more about your experience in film and, if selected for the series, we will set up a virtual interview to learn more about you and your work!
3. Feature
Following the interview, provide us with a professional headshot, pictures of you on set, and/or any other photos of your work to accompany your spotlight piece.
… And Share!
When the spotlight piece is released, don’t forget to share it with your friends and family to celebrate your hard work and achievements!
Further Details:
By expressing interest in the SSF Spotlight Series, you are confirming that you are a woman pursuing a career in film currently residing in Saudi Arabia and that you are 18 years of age or older. You are also giving us the right to publish the materials that you provide to us in correlation to your spotlight piece. If at any time you would like your spotlight piece to be removed from our platforms, please provide written notice to us at [email protected] and we will be more than happy to comply. This notice must be sent to us directly by the filmmaker who is the subject of the spotlight piece.
In all ways, we aim for this to be a positive experience for all involved and a pathway for people to come together across industries, countries, and cultures under the unified mission of encouraging and supporting others.
