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Documentry series "Frontiers"

In December 2013, Uruguay became the first country in the world to legalize the cultivation, sale and smoking of Marijuana. Watch as we take you behind the scenes with the activists that fought for the bill from the beginning and see the events that led the way for the passage of this monumental legislation.

The Fight Behind Uruguay's Marijuana Legalization

CSP Media Group - Documentary Reel

CSP Media Group - Narrative Reel

Client: Univision Network 
Campaign: RWJF Census 2020
Year: 2020
Production Company: CSP Media Group

Univision 2020 Census Campaign Florida

There are many who prior to #covidー19 struggle financially and when the panddmic hit, they sunk further into poverty. Imote from Ihugh community in Benue state, Nigeria is one of such. His major source of income is orange sales and because of the lock down his business came to a halt. 

 Filming his story really got me thinking and grateful for what I have. #videography #documentary #nigeria #film #humanitarianaid

Supporting a young farmer during COVID-19 

I found, filmed, edited, and narrated this story for Business Insider in one week -- As the second largest wildfire in California’s history ravages the state, vineyards in Sonoma County rush to harvest grapes before the smoke can ruin their crop. Selected as one of Business Insider's top stories of 2020.

Vineyard Workers Race Overnight To Save Grapes From Approaching Fires | California Wildfires

Pakistan's poor performance in the education sector is mainly caused by the low level of public investment. ... As a result, Pakistan has one of the lowest rates of literacy in the world and the lowest among countries of comparative resources and socio-economic situations.

Pakistan Education Crisis, DW TV

Pitched, filmed, scripted, and edited this story for Insider News about managing ecosystems and stemming the impacts of catastrophic wildfires in California.

Why These Californians Are Starting Fires On Purpose

Pitched, filmed, and edited this story for Insider News about one of the last fully integrated letterpress printing factories in the United States. Video did over 3 million views across social media.

How Books Are Handmade At The Last Printing Press Of Its Kind In The US

Climate change is fulling the immigration to the USA 

Hunger in Central America fuels illegal migration to the U.S. 

2021 Gold Telly Award. 
A small women's school in the Highlands of Guatemala is making a real difference in the life of not only the indigenous women that attend the school but are breaking stereotypes in their community.  

Changing Guatemala's Indigenous Women Lives Through Business Education

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CNBC Is Seeking A Documentary Styled Shooter For Video Profile Series In Croatia 

THE NEW YORKER: After three decades of hiding his feminine impulses, renowned Spanish dancer Manuel Liñán comes out to challenge convention by pursuing his love of performing flamenco—dressed as a woman—in a conservative society with rigid cultural traditions.

Flamenco Queer


TBD Media Deutschland

Mit acht Laborstandorten in Bayern, Sachsen und Baden-Württemberg sowie einem dedizierten IT-Standort und ca. 850 Mitarbeitenden gehört Labor Staber zu den führenden Laborgruppen in Deutschland und ist immer in der Nähe seiner Kunden. Rund 4.000 Einsender*innen (z.B. Arztpraxen, Kliniken, Behörden, Privatpersonen) schicken täglich Proben an das Unternehmen (u.a. Blut, Urin, Stuhl, Speichel, Abstriche), die zeitnah analysiert und befundet werden.
Über 70% aller ärztlichen Diagnosen basieren auf dem Ergebnis einer Laboranalyse. Bei Labor Staber werden täglich Tausende Proben analysiert und Daten verarbeitet. Neben medizinischen Analysen wie z.B. in der Serologie, Klinischen Chemie, Hämatologie, Mikrobiologie und im DNA-Labor werden bei Labor Staber auch Trinkwasseranalysen, Abstinenzkontrollen, Vaterschaftsgutachten sowie humangenetische Untersuchungen durchgeführt. Trotz aller Technik ist weiterhin der Mensch unverzichtbar für den Arbeitsablauf im Labor für medizinische Diagnostik.

REU2045028_PM_20210609 - Director & DOP (with equipment) needed for 1 day documentary shoot in Munich.

I Produced, directed and shot the Nigeria insert for NBCUniversal Road to Carbon Neutral

NBCUniversal's Road to Carbon Neutral Ep 7 (Nigeria Feature)

CBSGTL173_PM_20210525-Director and DOP (with equipment) needed for 1 day documentary shoot in San Jose, California, U.S.A 

Documentary-style shooter for CNBC Make It's Millennial Money series

Episode for the CNBC show “making it”

CNBC is looking for documentary-style shooter for an Amusement Park/Roller Coaster story in Buena Park, CA

I worked as ENG Director of Photography on this project

The Voice Nigeria Season 3

Horoscope reading for Page Six, this is a pilot episode of a series.

Readings With Reda - Pilot

Judith Estrada Garcia

SV Clean Energy has invested over $1.6 billion in renewable energy projects totaling more than 700 megawatts (MW) of capacity and nearly 175 MW of battery capacity. These projects deliver on the community’s commitment to clean energy that brings jobs and economic benefits to the state. For more information on SVCE power sources please visit www.svcleanenergy.org/power-sources. 
 
The wind project featured in this video is AES Mountain View located in Riverside County.

SV Clean Energy Projects

In this tutorial, we will walk you through how to unlock your iPhone with Face ID even while wearing a mask with iOS 15.4 and later versions.

How To Unlock Your iPhone With A Mask (Face ID) - Tech Insider

Susana Rodriguez Gacio has Albinism and has been blind since birth, but that hasn't stopped her from breaking barriers and becoming a Paralympian and doctor.

Meet Groundbreaking Paralypmian Susana Rodriguez Gacio

HIT TRAILER - YouTube

Uruguay's Marijuana Legalization Debate on Vimeo

Mind The Bump www.mindthebump.de 
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A FILM BY MIND THE BUMP PRODUCTIONS

DIRECTED, WRITTEN, AND PRODUCED ΒY BASTIAN FISCHER & VICKY MARKOLEFA

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
BASTIAN FISCHER

CINEMATOGRAPHY
BASTIAN FISCHER
VICKY MARKOLEFA

UNDERWATER  FILMING
BASTIAN FISCHER
VICKY MARKOLEFA

ADDITIONAL FILMING 
A FILM BY MIND THE BUMP PRODUCTIONS

DIRECTED, WRITTEN, AND PRODUCED ΒY BASTIAN FISCHER & VICKY MARKOLEFA

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
BASTIAN FISCHER

CINEMATOGRAPHY
BASTIAN FISCHER
VICKY MARKOLEFA

UNDERWATER FILMING
BASTIAN FISCHER
VICKY MARKOLEFA

ADDITIONAL FILMING 
HEDI CHOUCHANE (Lobna Ben Nakhla interview)
Inan Tok (aerial footage of sea turtle DEKAMER)

MUSIC BY MATI PALAIOLOGOS

NARRATED BY ERIC ASCH

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
VICKY MARKOLEFA
EFI STARFA

PRODUCER
MEDASSET - Mediterranean Association to Save the Sea Turtles

POST-PRODUCTION
MIND THE BUMP PRODUCTIONS

EDITED BY
BASTIAN FISCHER
VICKY MARKOLEFA

SOUND DESIGN
BASTIAN FISCHER
MATI PALAIOLOGOS

SOUND MIXING
MATI PALAIOLOGOS

PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS
FLORION GOGA
HEDI CHOUCHANE
NAFIZ TOK

POSTER DESIGN
IMAD SAIHI / PILIER

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In the framework of the MAVA funded project Conservation of Marine Turtles in the Mediterranean Region

ARCHELON
DEKAMER
MEDASSET
MedPAN
National Marine Park of Zakynthos (N.M.P.Z.)
SPA/RAC
WWF Greece
WWF North Africa 
WWF-Turkey

MY NAME IS BLUE DOCUMENTARY TRAILER

A short feature showcasing the remarkable talents of world renowned tap dancer, storyteller and TED speaker, Andrew Nemr.

Journalism Feature Story -- Stepping into Story

Years of drought and economic instability are taking their toll  on the mental health of Colorado's ranchers and farmers. 

Journalism Feature Story -- Treating Depression in Farm Country

Kaiser Permanente gave us the backstage pass to their production facility where we followed the life of a prescription pill from first order to patient delivery.

Commercial Production -- Kaiser Permanente - How It's Made

Groundbreaking artist Refik Anadol presents his new multi-sensory data installation, "Glacier Dreams" – which premiered at Art Dubai in March 2023.

Glacier Dreams: Iceland

Devotees brought chocolate treats to the Thekkan Palani Balasubramania temple in Alappuzha, Kerala state on Monday, to offer the tasty treat to the gods as sign of worship in what has become a unique neighbourhood tradition.

Devotees offer "Nestle" Sweets to God 

Drone footage captured India's largest floating solar power plant at the Banasura Sagar Dam, in Kerala, Monday. The plant, which contains 40 solar panels, is set to become operational on January 21. The second phase will increase the amount of panels to 1,950. 

Floating Solar plant 

India's annual elephant 'Rejuvenation' period kicked off on Tuesday at the Punnathoor Elephant yard in Guruvayoor, Kerala, as weary elephants receive rewards for a year of hard graft with a resting period that spans the month of July.

The therapy begins with a massage bath in the morning, followed by a feast of specially prepared rice, green gram, horse gram and mineral mixtures laced with ayurve

Ayurvedic Spa for elephants  

The USAA, a leading financial and insurance provider for the military community, wanted to show their dedication to military families. Working with VSA Partners in Chicago, Intersect profiled Gene Kranz, former NASA flight control director for Apollo 13. We shot in Houston and worked closely with NASA to get access to locations and archival footage.

USAA - Gene Kranz

The CNN Heroes series profiled Minneapolis’ Vednita Carter, who has helped more than 6,000 victims of sex trafficking. Once a former sex worker herself, Vednita has built an army of survivors who have joined her crusade to end sex trafficking. Taking an empathetic approach to a difficult subject, we worked to make the women comfortable on camera while also protecting their identities.

CNN HEROES - Vednita Carter

We were commissioned by Procter & Gamble to show how Always sanitary pads are changing the lives of young girls in Kenya. With access to affordable feminine health products, girls are able to stay in school longer. We mobilized a crew in Nairobi in less than 24 hours. Working in both English and Swahili, we produced and directed both video and stills. 

P&G Always

Part of a series we have been working on with Facebook to showcase different small businesses in the region and how they use Facebook to grow their community. I travelled to Thailand with the client and managed the filming and audio for the shoot as well as the drone shots.

Boost with Facebook - Happy Field Happy Farm, Thailand

We were commissioned by Autodesk to help create (shoot and edit) their employee video ahead of their CEO visit to Singapore. All shot and edited in Singapore.

Autodesk / employee video 

We were commissioned by French production Image in Production on behalf of construction giant Bachy Soletanche to handle all the filming for this project in Singapore over the course of several years. The project involves building tunnels for part of the new Thomson-Eastcoast line as well as the Orchard Road station which will also serve as an interchange with the North-South line.

The construction of Orchard Station & tunnels, Thomson-East Coast line - Singapore MRT

The Phantoms - Take The World (Music Video)

For this commercial I was assigned to create a commercial video for Cellhelmet's Altitude X Case. My duties were to produce, shoot, and edit the entire video. 

Cellhelmet - Altitude X Commercial

I Produced, Directed, Shot, and Edited this music video for Danger Twins. 

We shot this video over the span of two days in Nashville, TN both in Studio and on-location at chosen spots in the city. 

Danger Twins - Radar (Official Music Video)

Director of photography, breaking news,  and field production of long and short-format documentaries, episodic doc-reality, unscripted television/film, international communication, and location scouting domestically and abroad. It also specializes in documentaries. Extensive experience in the coverage and analysis of broadcast news operations and the training of camera operators, video editors, and producers. I have directed workshops in several Latin American countries.
Awards:  2021 Golden Peoples Telly Award.
                   2022 Bronze Peoples Telly Award.
                   2023 Silver Peoples Telly Award 
I have extensive experience working in remote locations in and around Guatemala, Belize, and the Yucatan Peninsula jungles. Extensive travel in Latin America.
With 20 years of news and documentary remote-location jungle videography experience,  I have worked with Discovery Channel, History Channel, Travel Channel, National Geographic Newsy, Reuters, CNN, ABC, BET, CBS, NBC, and PBS.

Martin A.

Shravan Vidyarthi is the founder of Intersect,  a global video and photo production company. We make it easy for corporations and nonprofits to tell great stories anywhere in the world.

Why “intersect?” Because we defy boundaries and love bringing ideas and people together. 

We help our clients define their creative vision, and bring it to life with seamless shoots and artful post-production.

Recently we’ve been on location in Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Jamaica, Senegal and Rwanda for clients like Land O’Lakes and the MasterCard Foundation, and we are excited to see where our work takes us next.

Intersect was founded by Shravan Vidyarthi, a filmmaker and photographer based in New York and his native Nairobi, Kenya. His documentaries have screened on PBS and at MoMA, appeared in The New York Times, and won awards at international film festivals. Shravan has broad experience in the developing world, and speaks English, French, Swahili and Punjabi.

Shravan V.

Documentaries are my passion. In 2008 I premiered my first feature-length documentary, Hit, about the personal stories behind some of the most famous songs in my home country, Uruguay.
Currently, Im working on my second film with co-director Claudia Abend: Never Better tells the stories of a group of eighty-somethings who decide to start all over just as they reach a moment in life when everything seems to have been done: run a marathon at 85, learn to read and write at 80, or divorce a high-school sweetheart at 82.
Aside from film, Ive worked as a journalist since college in print and television, and more recently as a freelance videographer at Agence France-Presse.
Uruguay is a very under-reported country, full of compelling stories to tell: did you know that hip-hop a completely alien rhythm in the local culture is being used in some barrios to keep teenagers away from drugs? Or that a group of scientists is trying to determine the genetic factors that might explain why Uruguay is the country with the most ageing population in the region? Or that the president Jose Mujica is trying to create a government-run marijuana market?

Adriana L.

Hi there, I am a passionate cameraman, a versatile non-linear editor and a second to none sound recordist. I am experienced in working under pressure, to tight deadlines and at a high quality for international news organizations like CNN International, BBC, CBS and DW Deutsche Welle. I believe in experiments to achieve creative and compelling images and audio beds, am always willing to go the extra mile to set my work apart from others. I have vast technical knowledge and experience and am multi-skilled. I am a fast learner and can adapt to new technologies very quickly.

I have worked at CNN International Islamabad as a cameraman, I covered many news events and made several news and feature stories. Currently I am working for different broadcasters like BBC World News, CBS, DW Deutsche Welle (German TV Channel), CCTV English (China Central TV) and GlobalPost on their news/feature stories and live setups through AKS Films and as a freelancer. With news I also work on long and short films and observational documentaries. I have worked on many documentaries but a few are here where I worked as DOP/Cameraman "The Long Way home" UNDP and “To walk with pride” for Rotary International. As sound recordist for "Every Last Child" commissioned by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. "Beverley Giesbrecht" CBC Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. "Choked Pipes" Heartfile NGO. 

I was trained by CNN’s senior international cameramen, film makers and sound engineers like  Farhad Shadrawan, Scott Mcwhinnie and Engineer Richard Stocks. I have worked with EMMY, PRIX ITALIA, BAFTA, award winning Film Maker/Director Tom Roberts. 

Sana U.

Filmmaker/journalist/photographer with an established track record of producing impactful, innovative work for media companies such as the BBC, The New York Times, NBC, The Guardian and Al Jazeera over the last decade. Currently in New York – via Latin America, London and Moscow.

Portfolio: www.frederickbernas.com
Videos: www.vimeo.com/frederickbernas
Instagram: @frederickbernas

Other clients include: The New Yorker, NOWNESS, LA Times Studios, VICE, The Economist, TIME, Bloomberg, Reuters, AP, Monocle, UNHCR, Rolling Stone, Great Big Story, Atlas Obscura, Insider, Spiegel TV, CNBC, Fusion, 60 Second Docs, Wired, Vocativ, TBD Media, International Committee of the Red Cross, Global Citizen, CNBC, Roads and Kingdoms, CBS, France 24.

Frederick B.

James is a highly skilled, reliable (and unflappable!) DP based in Denver, Colorado. He has traveled extensively, shooting and visually directing projects for commercial clients, nonprofit organizations and the media, both individually and through his production company, Chance Multimedia. With a background in journalism, James is proficient at developing visual narratives/stories and specializes in interview based content. James owns and operates the Sony Cinema Line of cameras. Recent clients include the BBC, Getty Images, Airbnb, CBS and the Packard Foundation.

James C.

Austin Meyer is a documentary filmmaker and photographer based in Oakland, CA. He is a National Geographic Explorer and his work has been featured by HBO, Hulu, Apple TV, National Geographic, The New York Times, Washington Post, The Atlantic, PBS NewsHour, and Al Jazeera among others.

Meyer graduated from Stanford University with a B.A. degree in creative writing and an M.A. degree in journalism. After graduation, he was selected as the winner of the New York Times’ International Reporting Trip with Nicholas Kristof competition, for which he reported for the New York Times in Baltimore, India, and Nepal.

Meyer has worked as a videographer at the Los Angeles Times and was awarded an IDEO storytelling fellowship, during which he reported for Slate on the social and environmental impacts of hydropower dams along the Mekong River in Southeast Asia. In 2018 Meyer was awarded a National Geographic Explorer grant to create a documentary film on maternal healthcare in Zambia. His documentaries have screened at the American Documentary, Mill Valley, & Milwaukee Film Festivals, as well as in the National Geographic Short Film Showcase and Atlantic Selects series.

Meyer’s purpose as a documentarian is to tell stories that change the way people walk through the world by inspiring empathy, curiosity, and wonder. He is passionate about telling vulnerable and intimate stories that are emotionally moving, break down stereotypes, and compel people to take action in order to make our world a better place.

www.austinmeyerfilms.com
@austinmeyerfilms on social media

Austin M.

Ashik K.S has been active in Multimedia journalism since the past two decades, covering major events and assignments for national and international media houses. His latest stint was for two years with Zoomin.TV, a leading online news network in Europe. He worked as the Video Journalist (VJ) Network Coordinator- Asia on January 1, 2014. During his tenure, he has synchronized and worked with about 300 VJs from Asia particularly in South Eastern countries. In the process, he has developed good contacts in these regions, enabling him to identify, groom and recruit potential VJs for the international Online News Network. 

As a producer of documentaries, an experienced Video journalist, and editing and computer skills are also not away from me.


ASHIK K.

Seventy Six Films is a dynamic film production company with over a decade of experience. Our talented team of creators will make your ideas come to life. From commercials, feature documentaries, music videos and brand films, we do it all. 

Our team is skilled in creating projects or boost an existing project through providing expert services in variety of positions such as DP, Director, Producer and more. We also provide high quality video and recording equipment for our shoots. This helps save time and cost for our Clients. 

In every project, our mission is to create impactful visuals for effective storytelling. We excel in helping individuals and organizations use video to tell their stories, share their message, and build marketing momentum for their brand. Whether it’s a brand documentary, a social media clip, or a commercial, we use creativity and the best industry leading technology to tell your story.

Seventy Six F.

     Derek is a freelance video producer based out of Long Beach, CA. His creative journey began in the US Navy as the command photographer for USS Howard (DDG 83) a guided-missile destroyer. While onboard he engaged in documenting such activities as hunting submarines, foreign government training exercises, and volunteer work in underprivileged communities abroad. 
     Beginning in 2017 he began his freelance career back stateside working with local wineries and small businesses in the bay area while completing his bachelor's degree in Radio, TV, and Film from San Jose State University. While in college he won awards for Best Cinematography and Scriptwriting for films he produced for college film festivals. 
     His freelance career started to pick up speed in 2018 when he signed with Silicon Valley Clean Energy as their content creator, from 2020-2021 they completed a first of its kind, 5-hour training course on home electrification, serving as a tool to educate contractors and homeowners about living the all-electric lifestyle. Derek has been involved with productions with some of the top tech companies in the bay area including LinkedIn, Intuit, PayPal, and Apple.
     If you need a top-tier, professional, and easy to work with video producer, then Derek is no question the choice for you.

Derek M.

Established in 2007, Somerville Media is a leading corporate video production company providing a range of specialised video production roles in Singapore and across the region. 
I am a seasoned cameraman, DP and director with a rich background in the industry since 1999 spanning both Europe and Asia. Originating as a broadcast journalist for the Associated Press Television and later France 24, I possess broad experience in storytelling, expertly conducting interviews and orchestrating high-quality video content.

With a team of first class freelancers as well as fulltime video editors, our strength is in producing premium corporate videos, in-depth case studies, authoritative thought leadership interviews, and captivating human interest stories. 

Somerville Media offers a comprehensive suite of services, encompassing everything from pre-production planning to post-production delivery, all based on your expectations and budget requirements. We also provide a range of specialised roles including sound technicians, grips, camera assistants, and more.

Equipped with a selection of highe-end 4K cameras, as well as complete lighting and audio sets, we are prepared to meet any project's needs. Additionally, we have the capability to source any extra equipment required to ensure the highest production quality.

Please reach out to me to discuss your video production needs.

Greg S.

Dylan White is a producer, cinematographer, photographer, and editor focusing on productions and motion graphics for brands and artists. He most recently serves as a Creative Content Producer for Deeplocal. Previously, Dylan served as creative lead for Hearst Televisions Digital Studio where he produces branded documentaries and commercials within all of Hearst’s television markets in the U.S. Prior to his time with Hearst, Dylan was a producer at LittleThings where he produced, shot, and edited branded video content for Disney, LittleBits, American Greetings, and CVS alongside original editorial video content adored by LittleThings 50M+ uniquely visited platform.

Since 2014 he has produced, directed, shot, and edited music videos for major and independent artists.

His work has been featured in The Huffington Post, RollingStone, CMT, and The New York Times. 

Dylan W.

I'm a cameraman, producer, and editor with a lot of expertise. Working in the television and film industries in Nigeria, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Rwanda, Cameroon, Mauritius, and Tanzania for the past 16 years. 

NBCUniversal, Bloomberg, ITV, Synlab, Oxfam, United Nations FAO, Mercy Corps, Christian Aid, Jica, International Cricket Council, Deloitte, are some of the clients that have contracted me at various times to shoot and produce videos during my 16 years of experience.

I am capable of working independently as well as in groups. In all of my years, I have received several commendations and I would be glad to provide you with referees that would attest to the quality of my work and team engagement.


Toba O.

CSP Media Group is a full production company that helps clients to create and develop the visual project they want to accomplish. We are a one-stop shop for any video project from pre-production to post production and everything in between.
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We aim to always give our clients the best experience possible through their journey in every step of the way! From the content creation that represents the idea they want to develop, providing the best equipment and crew necessary to make it happen. Our goal is to find and create the perfect team for our client. Everyone in our team is trained to handle the most advanced equipment in the market and our speedy post-production team is also proficient in graphics and effects.
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Our Partner Company GreenLight & Cameras has been around since 2007 helping costumers and crew members with the best technical and logistical support in their projects. Every project has different needs and we make sure those needs are met.
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We are more than just a company, we are a film community.

Cesare S.

Why should we work together?

I work at the crossroads of visual storytelling and communications, forging a unique blend that infuses exceptional value. This distinct approach enables me to craft narratives that not only inspire but seamlessly align with your brand's objectives.

My storytelling canvas spans diverse landscapes, encompassing corporate narratives, riveting documentaries,  editorials, and reportage projects. My portfolio is a testament to a rich tapestry of collaborations with some of the world's foremost brands and organizations.

From the spark of an idea to the final polish, I provide a seamless experience that places you at the heart of the creative journey.

I deeply respect the value of time and resources. Through streamlined processes, I ensure not only the highest quality but also the efficient completion of each project, always mindful of deadlines and budgets.

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What is your story? Let's work together to craft narratives that captivate and inspire.

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BIO

Vicky Markolefa is a Documentary Director, DoP, and Producer based in Greece and Germany. Since 2006, she has been working independently and with leading organizations and media outlets in over 30 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Central America. 

Her solid track record and background in ESG and Sustainability Communications and her belief in the power of storytelling to inspire positive change, led her to co-found the acclaimed production house Mind the Bump in Munich in 2016. 

Her portfolio features collaborations with media agencies and institutions (United Nations, European Commission, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, WWF, Medicins Sans Frontieres, ActionAid, CNN, Euronews, Bloomberg, and Google). Her projects have received recognition and awards in several festivals and exhibitions worldwide. 

In 2020 she became a mentor with the Women On Top organisation. Since 2021, she is curating WomenPhotoGR the first online community in Greece dedicated to embracing the female perspective and the artzine WZINE. ​


AWARDS
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- Media & Communication

Best Sustainable Documentary and Corporate Video Production Company - Germany, Mind the Bump Productions, Media Innovator Awards 2022 / Corporate Vision.

Corporate Affairs Excellence Awards – Sea Change Greek Islands, 2018.

Super Brands - Médecins Sans Frontières Greece, 2016.

Brand of the Year – ActionAid, 2014
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- Documentary Films
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'Indigenius Loci'

Grand Prize - Best Picture, Zlaty Voci Film Festival 2023
Best Documentary - International Documentary Festival of Ierapetra and Awards 2023
Silver - Best Short Documentary - Thessaloniki Free Short Festival 2023
Best Short Documentary Award, Cinergo International Film Festival 2023
Audience Award, Kalamata International Documentary Festival 2023
Odysseus Special Award, International Documentary Festival of Castellorizo Beyond Borders 2022
Honorable Mention, Greek Documentary Festival DocFest 2022
Best International Short Documentary Award, Black Cat International Award 2022
Best Direction Award, Toamna La Voronet 2022
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'My Name Is Blue'
3rd Runner Up, Underwater Category, Vaasa Wildlife Festival 2022
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'The Last Fisherman'
Nomination: Best International Documentary | ALTFF 2018 – Canada
Semi-Finalist: Rome Independent Prisma Film Awards 2018 – Italy
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'EGEO – The Sea For Me'
Best International Short Film - GeoFilmFestival 2020 - Italy
Best Ecological Documentary Award  | Short Cuts Film Festival 2018 – Serbia
Festival Award – Ierapetra International Documentary Festival 2018 – Greece
Semi-Finalist – A Rebel Minded Film Festival – USA
 
'Excision'
Best film – Mediawave Film Festival 2016.
Best Gender Equality Film – 2015 Bilbao International Film Festival.
2nd Best Documentary – DOCFEST 2014.
Best Music Award – LGFF 2014.
2nd Prize – Ierapetra International Documentary Festival 2014.
Nomination Best Film, MiradasDoc International Documentary Film Festival 2014.

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