Our pilot episode features a grassroots change maker, Evelyne Keomian, on a mission to break the cycle of poverty through education in her home country of Ivory Coast and her new community of Silicon Valley.
A Divine Journey
DOCUMENTARY SHORT IN POST-PRODUCTION
A Divine Journey profiles a young changemaker, Divine Mugisha, striving to overcome the hardships of living in extreme poverty. The story follows her heroic journey as she sets out to study psychology to treat depression and prevent suicides in disadvantaged and refugee communities.
Divine grew up in extreme poverty, facing hunger and mental health challenges. Despite her struggles, she dedicates her life to creating change and advocating for human rights. As a young advocate, she started Supportive Pillar Organization, a CBO dedicated to helping youth stay in school. On a mission to address mental health issues, Divine recognizes she must now leave home to pursue her own education so she can better serve her community.
FEAR NOT Screening Highlights at Silicon Valley African Film Festival
Fear Not’s protagonist Evelyne Keomian shared her reflections from SVAFF:
"I could see fearlessness in the eyes of a young woman from Los Angeles who shared that Fear Not has ignited a fire in her to start a cross-cultural exchange of art knowledge between students in Los Angeles and the African Continent." This is a testament to the film's ability to inspire cross-cultural connections and dialogue.
We are so proud to share that our very own Evelyne Keomian, the inspirational protagonist of Fear Not, has been honored with the prestigious Humanitarian Award at North Hollywood CineFest.
Evelyne showcases her unwavering dedication to making the world a better place. Through her tireless efforts in empowering underprivileged communities, she has touched the lives of many and continues to inspire us all. This award is a testament to Evelyne's remarkable spirit and her unyielding belief in the power of education to drive positive change.
Unmasked: Real Heroes, Untold Stories is a docuseries profiling five change makers across Africa leading social movements to solve issues of marginalization and to improve their communities for the better.
Unmasked: Real Heroes, Untold Stories is fiscally sponsored by The Film Collaborative (TFC). Contributions to the docuseries project are now tax-deductible by submitting donations through the non-profit organization, TFC. We are actively fundraising to produce the docuseries and are grateful for contributions to help bring the project to life.
