Where Are You Really From? : A Short Documentary

Help Fund Our Grad Film! - ‘Where Are You Really From?'

What does 'home' truly mean if you've never been there?!

This short documentary offers a unique and fresh perspective on the internal conflicts of first-generation British immigrants who have never visited their ancestral homeland, as they navigate the complex divide between cultural roots and their British Identity, culminating in a journey of self-discovery and belonging.

For many first-generation immigrants, the question of "where are you from?" can be layering and challenging. Imagine growing up in one country, but with heritage from a place you've never seen, or perhaps only briefly visited as a holiday destination, while still feeling like an outsider to a culture that is your own. This documentary aims to give a voice to these individuals as they face questions of cultural connections, personal history, and the search for belonging, questions of cultural connections, personal history, and the search for belonging.

This documentary is being produced by Amaar Zafar, Tiyana Nayee and Skye Leavy, who all share a passion for bringing this story to life, in a dynamic way of storytelling. Our diverse crew come from a variety of backgrounds and share an unwavering confidence in this project. We are dedicated to ensuring that our voices are portrayed in the most authentic way possible, dedicated to ensuring that our voices are portrayed in the most authentic way possible.

Due to the scope of this project, we’re reaching out for your support to enhance our budget for 'Where Are You Really From?', aiming to elevate the production quality and extend the reach of the film. We want to connect with as many people as possible and turn this idea into a reality. With your help, we can cover essential costs, including but not limited to: location fees, travel (internationally shooting), post-production expenses, and expert interviews. Our goal is to produce a 15 minute-long film, with room for expansion if the story calls for it.!

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