Bridges to Bethlehem

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzEvyAHO7e4&list=PLZsSj7hwIYzI-Zz-vEmSMS9c2snXwfu3M

The Bridges to Bethlehem Christmas documentary series is a series of 12 short documentaries showcasing the rich diversity of tradition surrounding the celebration of the coming of the Christ child across the Middle East. Filmed in six countries (Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, UAE, Egypt and Iraq), the series represents the liturgical customs of churches from all four ecclesiastical families of the Council — the Orthodox, Eastern Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant families.

The purpose of the Bridges to Bethlehem documentary series is threefold. First, the series is meant to inspire Christians of the Middle East and to create a sense of solidarity among the Christian community in the Middle East during the holy season of Hope and despite the existential challenges faced by Christians in the region. Second, Bridges to Bethlehem hopes to increase awareness regionally and internationally of the rich and diverse array of Churches and Christian traditions in the Middle East. And, third, the series seeks to expand the narrative that outsiders hold of Christians in the Middle East through positive images and stories about what it means to witness as a Christian in the land where Christ was born and lived.

I acted as the project manager, coordinating and managing 6 shooting teams in the six listed countries.
I handled the production design, branding, and copywriting in Arabic for social media with the translation into English.