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
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…

Free
Oct 14
14 October 2023
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…

Free
Oct 28
28 October 2023
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…

Free

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.

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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

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Karyn Alzayer

Marketing Coordinator

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Meredith Rumore

Program Coordinator

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Anne D'Urso Rose

UMA Liaison

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Marcel Schwab

Data Analyst, Social Impact Reporting

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Tom Flint

Artistic Director

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Ose Schwab

Program Lead

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Amanda Hurley

Intern Liaison

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Jozef Zekanoski

WeVideo Support, Assistant Mentor


Interns

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Zachary Bennett

Video Production and Editing Support Intern

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Yipeng (Nicole) Kong

Video Production and Editing Support Intern

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Catherine Leuba

Marketing and Arts Coordination Intern

ELLA class of 2020 HHS

Ella Nasca

Marketing and Advertizing Intern

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Sydney Roth

Video Production and Community Liaison Intern


Partners

Cara Cargill

Cara Cargill

Essential Partners Liaison

Mina Kim

Mina Kim

Community Engagement Consultant

Bybiose Larochelle

Bybiose Larochelle

City Advisor

Maria Luise

Maria Luise

City Liaison

Elena Martinez

City Language Access Specialist


Community Advisors

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Fatiha Ainane

Director of Emerging Markets and Community Relations @ Ascendus

Parto Korshidi

Parto Korshidi

Public Health Professional

Souad Akib

Souad Akib

Executive Director. American Association for Arab Women

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Cecilia Nuñez O’Doherty

Fifth Grade ELL Educator in Malden, Local Artist & Jeweler

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Conrad Mitala

Managing Director @ Nunjie Capital Group

Karen Phillips

Karen Phillips

Healthcare Professional, World Traveler & Community Volunteer

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Daniele Deghi

Sales & Marketing @ Brazilian Times Newspaper

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Mary D'Alba

Owner of Spiritualitygirl LLC.

Nathalie Fanfan

Nathalie Fanfan-Glyman

Fashion Stylist, Personal Shopper & Event Planner

Mo Saeed

Mo Saeed

Founder/CEO @ OrbisPay & Social Entrepreneur

Sponsoring Partners

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Essential Partners

Sponsors

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Food Sponsors

Contact Us

We would love to hear your questions, thoughts, and ideas!

More about Discovery-Based Filmbuilding

About the Filmbuilding Experience

What is a Filmbuilder video produced and edited by Keren He.

About the Filmbuilding Approach