A community-wide program that connects the people,
places, and stories of Malden through discovery-based filmmaking.
Filmbuilding Malden is a city-wide, city-funded program that connects communities through collaborative filmmaking projects, film screenings, and public media art events. 24 members of the Malden community have formed six groups to create six short films along the theme Who is Malden.
The planning for this pilot program began in 2022. Following an orientation in May, the groups have been meeting and have begun to premiere these films as part of the Who is Malden Film Series. Four screening events take place in various locations in Malden. These are free and open to the public and include discussion.
Events
Malden, MA 02148 United States
As part of the Filmbuilding Malden: Our City in Motion program, the City of Malden and Urban Media Arts (UMA) is pleased to invite the…
Malden, MA 02148 United States
As part of the Filmbuilding Malden: Our City in Motion program, the City of Malden and Urban Media Arts (UMA) is pleased to invite the…
Malden, MA 02148 United States
As part of the Filmbuilding Malden: Our City in Motion program, the City of Malden and Urban Media Arts (UMA) is pleased to invite the…
Filmbuilders
The filmbuilders were selected through an application process. Media experience was not required. Some of the participants have little or no experience creating media. A few have created films, videos, and/or photography. The filmbuilders were selected based on their interest and connection to Malden and a willingness to collaborate with and meet new people from various backgrounds.
Filmbuilding Mentors
Dan Girmus
Dan Girmus is a filmmaker based in Boston. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, he serves as Senior Video Producer at Klaviyo and teaches Documentary Production and Personal Storytelling at Emerson College. His work has screened at Visions du Reel, Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, and IFF Boston.
Nasara Hassan
Nasara Hassan is a filmmaker and Educator who loves storytelling. He obtained my Bachelor of media in screen production and public relations from Murdoch university, Perth, Australia. His filmmaking career began in Dubai where he wrote, directed, and produced short films. As an educator he has had the privilege of working with students at Boston University on a project that allowed him to be a guide during production. He is currently producing a short film and teaching elementary school students filmmaking. He believes that with the right inspiration and medium in hand, we all have the ability to be impactful storytellers.
Asma Khoshmehr
Asma Khoshmehr is a multifaceted Boston-based filmmaker experienced in writing, directing, producing, and cinematography. She has worked on short films, documentaries, music videos, and virtual reality projects, with a focus ongenerational trauma, forced displacement, forced marriage, and political sexual violence under dictatorship. Asma specializes in 2D and 3D animation, volumetric cinema, and photography. Her exhibitions have been showcased in various locations, including Iran, India, South Korea, Italy, and the United States. Her work has been featured in publications such as Art Reveal Magazine and Peripheral Arteries Biennial. Asma has been awarded several scholarships, including the Virgin Unite Award and MASS MoCA residency. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Theater while completing her final year of film studies at Emerson College.
Alexander Nezam
Alexander Nezam is an avant-garde filmmaker that has produced experimental, documentary, and narrative films about migration and social integration. His award-winning 2019 feature documentary, We Are Not Together, has premiered in 7 countries and screened at NYU, Harvard, and University of Milano. He was the recipient of the 2021 Creative Fellowship from the Othering and Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley, and is currently pursuing an MFA in Film and Media Art at Emerson College.
Bilal Saed
Bilal Saed is an accomplished filmmaker, specializing in documentaries. He is a patient teacher and eager to help people aspiring to learn more about film and video production. Bilal is trilingual and enjoys learning about new cultures.
Ways to Contribute
We welcome sponsors to help fund the community screenings and discussion or to donate food for our screening receptions. This is a great way to plug in to the program, community, and get word out about your work and community values. Email filmbuildingmalden@gmail.com if interested in being a Food Sponsor. Fiscal sponsors click below or email ose@umaverse.org
Various opportunities to be part of this program are available. Fill out a form and we will be in touch.
The Team
Staff
Karyn Alzayer
Marketing Coordinator
Meredith Rumore
Program Coordinator
Anne D'Urso Rose
UMA Liaison
Marcel Schwab
Data Analyst, Social Impact Reporting
Tom Flint
Artistic Director
Ose Schwab
Program Lead
Amanda Hurley
Intern Liaison
Jozef Zekanoski
WeVideo Support, Assistant Mentor
Interns
Zachary Bennett
Video Production and Editing Support Intern
Yipeng (Nicole) Kong
Video Production and Editing Support Intern
Catherine Leuba
Marketing and Arts Coordination Intern
Ella Nasca
Marketing and Advertizing Intern
Sydney Roth
Video Production and Community Liaison Intern
Partners
Cara Cargill
Essential Partners Liaison
Mina Kim
Community Engagement Consultant
Bybiose Larochelle
City Advisor
Maria Luise
City Liaison
Elena Martinez
City Language Access Specialist
Community Advisors
Fatiha Ainane
Director of Emerging Markets and Community Relations @ Ascendus
Parto Korshidi
Public Health Professional
Souad Akib
Executive Director. American Association for Arab Women
Cecilia Nuñez O’Doherty
Fifth Grade ELL Educator in Malden, Local Artist & Jeweler
Conrad Mitala
Managing Director @ Nunjie Capital Group
Karen Phillips
Healthcare Professional, World Traveler & Community Volunteer
Daniele Deghi
Sales & Marketing @ Brazilian Times Newspaper
Mary D'Alba
Owner of Spiritualitygirl LLC.
Nathalie Fanfan-Glyman
Fashion Stylist, Personal Shopper & Event Planner
Mo Saeed
Founder/CEO @ OrbisPay & Social Entrepreneur
Sponsors
Food Sponsors
Contact Us
We would love to hear your questions, thoughts, and ideas!