Mohamed Masli

Many believe that creating documentary films doesn't significantly impact the community. However, through this cinematic medium, I brought to light numerous issues and staunchly defended the rights of the vulnerable.

I am Mohamed Masli, a documentary filmmaker.

In 2017, disillusioned with discord-driven media, I sought a creative and cultural realm free from constraints. My passion for people's stories led me to filmmaking, where vivid realities could shape entire films. Amid our nation's turbulent times of political and security instability, I found ample material on societal woes.

Documentaries became my compelling medium to educate, focusing on vital causes like women's election rights and the rights of the disabled. Filming brought immense responsibility, entering strangers' homes and forming familial bonds, sharing their lives, and staying connected.

This journey, though challenging due to financial obstacles and societal caution towards cameras, was rewarding. Convincing individuals to share their stories or assert their rights proved an arduous task, considering fears of exposure in my country.

Despite hurdles, documentaries remain vital to unveil unresolved issues and ignite necessary dialogues. Yet, without theaters, collective cinema culture, and amidst free speech suppression, how will these films ever reach the public eye?