Sara Ishaq

Sara Ishaq Yemeni is a film producer who has been nominated for her work Karama Has No Walls for the Oscars 2014.

Life

Sara Ishaq studied at the University of Edinburgh, where he received a Master of Fine Arts degree in directing in 2008 was followed by a diploma in " Documentary Filmmaking " (such as: production of documentaries), the British London Academy of Radio, Film and TV. In her time in Scotland, she says:

"I'm not just a Yemeni woman living in Scotland, but I'm a Scot Yemeni woman, so I have two different cultural backgrounds. I have an Islamic background, and Yemeni culture is very much ingrained in me. "

"I'm not only a Yemeni woman who lives in Scotland, I am a Yemeni- Scottish woman, I have two cultural roots. I have an Islamic background and the Yemeni culture is deeply imbedded in me "

Although they are not only learns Yemen no subsidies but partially active resistance to the movies she does not want to leave but to create a cultural space the land. She teaches workshops in the movies and is an activist against the regulation of film and cinema scene in Yemen.

"It's silly for the government to restrict the cinema movement. Cinema can hugely empower Yemenis and raises awareness of Yemenis about the situation in Yemen, we have a rich culture and beautiful scenery. Kind can boost economy in Yemen. "

" It's stupid to limit the government to cinema movement. Cinema can emancipate Yemenis and create awareness towards one's own situation - we have a rich culture and beautiful landscapes. Art can bring the economy to the front. "

Since Yemeni women hardly come into contact with sports and is often denied the visit of gyms she teaches to emancipate women locally yoga.

Work

  • 2008: Liberation Through Art
  • 2009: Sheikh Jarrah: Families of East Jerusalem
  • 2011: Marie, My Girl
  • 2012: Karama Has No Walls ( about: dignity has no boundaries )
  • 2013: The Mulberry House ( Original title: Bayt al toot )

Ishaq's first great work Karama Has No Walls deals with the Arab Spring, particularly March 18, 2011 in the state by sniper 52 civilians were shot and the subsequent upheaval in the public protests in Yemen 2011/2012. Her next film, The Mulberry House then deals with the consequences of the turmoil in domestic scenarios of the inhabitants of Yemen, especially with their own family.

Award

  • 2013: Scottish Short Film Award at the Glasgow Film Festival for the mighty human and telling a story in Karama Has No Walls
  • 2012: British Academy of Film and Television Arts for Karama Has No Walls
  • 2013: Muhr Arab Award at the Dubai International Film Festival for The Mulberry House
  • 2014: Oscar for Best Short Documentary for Karama Has No Walls
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