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

October 2023

Oct 07

07 October 2023

Nature and Wellbeing- Who is Malden Film Series (Event #2)

Lincoln Commons, Cross Street and Bryant Street
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…

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Oct 14

14 October 2023

Place and Identity: Who is Malden Film Series (Event #3)

Wilbur Fiske Haven House, 339 Pleasant Street
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…

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Oct 28

28 October 2023

Who is Malden Finale: Program and film highlights, panel discussion (Event #4)

Jenkins Hall – Malden High School, 77 Salem Street
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…

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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.

Martha Bezzat

Kobena Bonney

Karen Buck

Pamela Bronder-Giroux

CD Collins

Jessica Frazier Vasquez

Filmbuilding Mentors

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.

Ways to Contribute

Be a Fiscal or Food Sponsor

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