“IN OUR OWN VOICES”

Produced by Hadi Zounji and OCD Produktions, Directed by Johanna Silver

Through a raw, powerful spoken-word performance, three Racialized young people confront racism, navigate questions of identity, and reclaim their right to belong on their own terms.

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ABOUT HADI ZOUJI and OCD PRODUKTIONS

Hadi Zounji is a filmmaker and Director of Photography based in Edmonton, Alberta, with over a decade of experience in film and video production. His work spans Canada, Dubai, Qatar, Africa, Lebanon, and Turkey, specializing in narrative storytelling, branded content, documentaries, and promotional films.

With a cinematic eye and global perspective, Hadi has collaborated with organizations including the City of Edmonton, Qatar National Bank, Toyota Motorsport Academy, Longines, Qatar Foundation, and the U.S. Embassy in Qatar.

His narrative credits include The Eldest Daughter, Autotheist, Please Stay, and Sisters, recognized at local and international film festivals. He won Best Cinematographer for Please Stay at the New York Independent Film Festival.

As Director of Photography for Cameroon: Land of the Welcome, he contributed to an award- winning documentary recognized with a Gold Telly Award, two Bronze Telly Awards, and a Shorty Award. His work on Qatar Foundation’s Showtime also earned international recognition. Portfolio: https://vimeo.com/zounjihadi

ABOUT JOHANNA SILVER

Joey (Johanna) Silver is a Métis filmmaker from Morinville, Alberta in Treaty 6 territory. Her work is inspired by her life experiences and by the stories of her ancestors: the rebels, adventurers, and change-makers. Her passion for storytelling is deeply connected to her Métis identity and lived experience.

Her short films have been screened at festivals across North America, including the Regina International Film Festival, First Nations Film and Video Festival , the Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival, and Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival. She is currently in development of her debut Feature film; Victoire: Escape on the Prairie, a historical adventure drama inspired by true events.

Produced with the generous support of the City of Edmonton’s Anti-Racism Grant Program, the Alberta Anti-Racism Grant Program and FAVA.

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