From Not Alone

Photos captured by director of photography and camera operator Zuhair Lokhandwala and camera operator Chirag Satikuwar.

Featuring the mesmerizing artistry of Sacha Jafri, Not Alone is a poetry film that explores the transformative and communal power of creative expression.

The team includes director, writer, and narrator Maryam Ghouth; music composer Arash Behzadi; director of photography and camera operator Zuhair Lokhandwala; camera operator Chirag Satikuwar; gaffer Marc Pascual; and editor Presley Viegas.

Laurels include:

1. Winner Best Poetry Film - Experimental, Dance & Music Film Festival in Toronto
2. Winner - Poetry in Motion Festival in Colorado Springs
3. Winner - Emirates Film Festival
4. Winner - London Director Awards
5. Winner - Golden Lion International Film Festival (GLIFF)
6. Winner - Indo Dubai International Film Festival
7. Winner- Golden Bridge İstanbul Short Film Festival
8. Finalist - Resonans - A Fringe of Nature & Culture in Copenhagen
9. Nominee - Sydney Short Film Biennale by CINEVERSE
10. Nominee - Barcelona Indie Awards
11. Honourable Mention - Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
12. Honourable Mention - New York Film & Cinematography Awards
13. Honourable Mention - Hombres Videopoetry Award in Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Italy
14. Official Selection - Giove International Film Festival, Italy
15. Official Selection - Fotogenia International Cinepoetry in Mexico City