The New Somalia

From "Solutions Inside Out," a short film from Said Fadhaye x Africa No Filter

The story of Somalia continues to be defined by stereotypes of conflict, poverty, disease, corruption, and poor leadership. But look beyond the headlines, and you’ll find a country that’s creative, innovative and entrepreneurial. This is the story of Somalia, told better. This film is a product of the Solutions Storytelling Project.

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Mogadishu, Somalia

Said Fadhaye

Said is a Somalian filmmaker, photographer and editor who's lived and worked in Kenya and the UK. For the past 10 years, he's been working with various TV and Film companies as a Camera operator and editor, including Aljazeera, BBC, Channel 4 news. He's gained immense knowledge & experience on multiple genres from news; documentaries, digital, music videos, and commercials.

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Film Credits

Director: Said Fadhaye

Cinematography: Said Fadhaye, Mohamud Otama

Featuring: Juweria Abas, Sana Ashraf, Mohamed Cantobo, Mohamed Diini

Story Consultants: Lerato Mogoatlhe, Nasya Smith

Executive Producers: Sky Dylan-Robbins, Gabriel Diamond

Music provided by: Aar Maanta, Khalid Kamil, Astaan Music, Goljanno

News Footage Courtesy of: CNN, Al Jazeera, BBC News

This film is a product of the Solutions Storytelling Project, a Skoll Foundation-supported initiative from the Video Consortium that connects regional filmmakers and social innovators in the Global South to produce solutions-focused short documentaries that catalyze positive change.

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