My (Refugee) Life

2023, Editor

Postcard Productions for Breaking Barriers

Director: Sam Forsdike

Producer: Rich Bentley

Cinematographer: Naomi Hancock

‘My (Refugee) Life’ looks beyond the numbers and behind closed doors to follow five refugees as they navigate temporary accommodation, employment, love, family and education in the UK. We put together a trainee crew of refugees to tell the stories of Bahaa, Bahadury, Gulsom, Joel and Zarith.

• Winner: Best Documentary - Soho London Independent Film Festival.

• Barbican Centre premiere 2023.