The concept of Sahbi arises for the most part from the experiences of a young Sahrawi that I had the opportunity to meet in Madrid. It is not a biographical work but more of introspection into the life of this person by whom I’ve been inspired.

The project is the new proposal by Firstworldcinema, an independent production company of short films and music videos focused in social awareness. Sahbi, to date is our most ambitious project. The short-film is the second of a trilogy that draws real life experiences from Lavapiés the very lively multicultural neighborhood in the center of Madrid. The first film titled Destins Croisés was self-financed and is available online for anyone wanting to see the first chapter of the series.

As we grow as a company artistically we also want to make enchance the quality of our product to maximize your viewing pleasure, that's why we turn to this funding outlet. Now, I’ll introduce our team!

 El Equipo

Dirección Chris Baz

The Independent director residing in Madrid has directed and collaborated on several productions in the United Kingdom and Spain (short films, documentaries and music videos). In 2004 in England he founded the production company Firstworldcinema, which in its origins was a Cinema Forum to later become what gives it’s name to all his productions.

His work always takes a peculiar look at the world. He strives for his work to have a social undertone, raising the issues that inspire with a special human approach.

Director de Fotografia Dani Torres

From his beginnings in the mid-1990s as a camera production assistant, he has not stopped working in the audiovisual world. Dani has worked alongside the great international photographer Eugenio Recuenco. He directed, photographed and edited music videos, reports and short films. He has worked with artists such as Jarabe de Palo, Ana Torroja, Pereza, Yerbabuena, Alejandro Sanz and many others. He has collaborated on two projects with Firstworldcinema; on the short film ** Destins Croisés ** and on the music video Justice Universal both as Director of Photography and Camera Operator.

Vimeo: Dani Torres https://vimeo.com/danitorres/videos

Sonido Directo y Diseño de Sonido Sergio Martinez Borrás

He graduated from the lnternational School of Television and cinema in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba. During his time as a Production sound mixer and sound designer, on "La Piscina" he won several international awards. He also worked on the feature film "Con Fidel pasa lo que pase" by Serbian Director Goran Radovanovich. On other films such as, "Anfitriones", they won third prize given by CineFondation at Cannes. He also worked as a Production sound mixer and sound designer on ** Destins Croisés **.

Iluminación Antonio Vaquero

Since his commencement in 1996 as a photographer of press and fashion, Antonio has always been connected to the audiovisual world. In 2008 he graduated with a degree in Director of Photography and Lighting from CEV School - Superior School of Communication, Image and Sound. Since then he has worked on short films and music videos with artists such as Celtas Cortos, Mago de Oz, Rosana, Sergio Dalma, Vanesa Martín and Javier Vargas.

Eva Muñoz Producción, Script & Ayd Dirección

The multifaceted Eva has worked with us from the beginning taking roles in several different departments. She has learned by experience and a great deal at that. Eva coordinates the production, for example, she solves unforeseen problems, makes sure that we have minimal delay and takes care of the small details so that no leave remains unturned. In short, that everything goes as planned.

Otros Miembros del Equipo

Ayte. Dirección   Pablo Palma

Ayte.Producción Adolfo Ortega

Ayte. Dirección de Fotografía Patrick Bazounguissa

Guión Chris Baz

Ayte. Iluminación Tony del Sio

Steadycam Ramón Díaz

Script Eva Muñoz

Op. Boom Ernesto González Dorado

Dirección de Arte Monica Luque

Vestuario Jara Venegas

Op. Drone Jesús Alvarez

Ayte. Op. Drone Mercedes Conde

Maquillaje Clara Estevez

Ayte. Maquillaje Lionel del Castillo

Reparto

For this trip we have brought together actors with great experience and vitality that have been known to support new talent.

As the protagonist, Yslem Hijo del Desierto. The well-known Saharwi rapper has been defending and spreading the cause of his people for years in Spain and abroad. He has collaborated with minor roles in productions such as Destins Croisés and Baraka, where he has acquired some interpretive experience. He will debut with his first leading role giving life to Omar

Ana Otero, with a long career in theater, film and television, gives us her time and talent to play Lydia Frutos, the Spanish mother of Omar.

Youtube: Ana Otero Videobook

We are also accompanied on this trip by two Moroccan actors residing in Spain with more experience and talent, Ben Azhara and Said El Muaden.

Youtube: Ben Azhara Videobook

Said El Muaden Showreel

Youtube: Said El Mouden Videobook

My connection to the Saharawi people arises from having met and filmed several projects with Yslem. Through him I have gotten to know the struggle of his people and many other anonymous people who altruistically dedicate their effort and time to make the cause of the Saharawi people visible. On the trip to the refugee camps in Dajla (Algeria) in April 2015 (Festival Fisahara - edition XII) we filmed the video Universal Justice. The experience gave me the opportunity to check first-hand the living conditions in the Saharawi refugee camps. Our aim is to give voice to their cause in a novel and honest way, setting the scene in Madrid and in particular the neighborhood of Lavapies where the plot unfolds. It is also a look at the senselessness of violence as a vehicle for solving problems. In essence, Sahbi explores the vulnerability of the human being and how the pursuit of justice can unleash our most combative side.

Youtube: Touring for Freedom

Youtube Lanza un dedo al cielo

Youtube Cuestión de Fe

Youtube Justicia Universal

A qué destinaremos vuestras aportaciones

Verkami 5%

Scenography interior decoration, tools, transport, etc.

Makeup and Characterization make up and get actors into character.

Camera Material and Machinery material that will be used in the recording of the short film: camera, tripods, steadycam, optics, etc.

Post-production Editing, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Color Grading (Image Processing), Subtitling, etc.

Catering Diets for the technical team and cast during the shooting days.

Distribution preparation of DVD copies, international festivals, projections, etc.

About the recompensation

The idea of the project once completed is to send it to national and international festivals, but also to exhibit it in cultural and social centers, universities and institutes in Spain.

One of the aims of the project is to raise awareness and generate debate about the endless conflict in Western Sahara. In case the target is exceeded, the remaining funds would ensure a bit more working room.

Once all the phases of post-production have been completed we will announce the premiere and from that date the rewards will be delivered.

Calendar

The script is written and has been thoroughly studied by the cast, the film crew is prepared, the shooting locations have been hashed out and the technical material for the shooting chosen is waiting to be turned on.

Once Verkami's (40 days) campaign is completed with "success", the last steps will be made to finalize details, last rehearsals and in about 3 weeks we will be ready to shoot.

Then we will go to post-production that can last between 8 and 10 weeks. We will announce the date of release.

From the Sahbi team,

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