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Now is not the time to be afraid. Today more bombs were dropped on Gza, and at least 31 people were killed, of which six were children. Why do we continue to send American arms to slaughter children. @americandoctorfilm @sundanceorg

A big exhale. Proud to share that AMERICAN DOCTOR, my directorial debut, will world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.

@americandoctorfilm is a vérité documentary following three prominent physicians–Palestinian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian—friends who couldn’t be more different, but are bound by the shared oath to save lives. Filmed in unfolding, on-the-ground scenes, the story follows them from a Gazan hospital under siege, to the halls of Congress. Together they fight to keep a promise to their Palestinian colleagues and patients, to continue the struggle where it matters most: the United States.

Thank you for your trust, @thaerahmadmd, @markperlmuttermd and @fsidhwa. It’s been such an honor and privilege to learn from you.

To our dear director of photography, @ibrahimotla, and co-producer, @mohammedsawwaf. Hope this marks the beginning of our promise to you and your families — to bring this story back to the US in a meaningful way.

It took six production countries to lift this film: the US, Palestine, Malaysia, Qatar, Denmark and Japan. And field production in Jordan, and music composition in Canada.

And it took this team, to make our film a reality. Thank you for being on this journey.

Director: Poh Si Teng
Producer: Poh Si Teng, @kirstinebarfod, @reemhad
Co-Producers: Mohammed Sawwaf, Elk Film @elkfilm_cph
Editors: Christopher White @ccw_pix Ema Ryan Yamazaki @emaexplorations
Directors of Photography: Ibrahim Al Otla, Chris Renteria @mooshidofilms
Original Music: Suad Bushnaq @musicbysuada
Cinematographers: Arthur Nazaryan, Poh Si Teng, Ramzy Haddad @bravobaba
Additional Cinematographer: Rafael Roy @rafaelroy_dop Nicholas Lindner
Sound Recordist: Shuling Yong @yongshuling
Associate Editor: Mizuki Toriya
Assistant Editor: Joseph Rana
Impact Producer: Imran Idzqandar @imranidz Archival Producer: Yi Xie @storiesbyyi Producer Assistant: Liva Polack @livapolack
ColorEffects: Fumiro Sato
Graphics: Rhopro
Sound Design and Post: Kristian Eidnes Andersen @patricksvanebergvejen

AmericanDoctorFilm
@sundanceorg #SundanceFilmFestival

A big exhale. Proud to share that AMERICAN DOCTOR, my directorial debut, will world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.

@americandoctorfilm is a vérité documentary following three prominent physicians–Palestinian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian—friends who couldn’t be more different, but are bound by the shared oath to save lives. Filmed in unfolding, on-the-ground scenes, the story follows them from a Gazan hospital under siege, to the halls of Congress. Together they fight to keep a promise to their Palestinian colleagues and patients, to continue the struggle where it matters most: the United States.

Thank you for your trust, @thaerahmadmd, @markperlmuttermd and @fsidhwa. It’s been such an honor and privilege to learn from you.

To our dear director of photography, @ibrahimotla, and co-producer, @mohammedsawwaf. Hope this marks the beginning of our promise to you and your families — to bring this story back to the US in a meaningful way.

It took six production countries to lift this film: the US, Palestine, Malaysia, Qatar, Denmark and Japan. And field production in Jordan, and music composition in Canada.

And it took this team, to make our film a reality. Thank you for being on this journey.

Director: Poh Si Teng
Producer: Poh Si Teng, @kirstinebarfod, @reemhad
Co-Producers: Mohammed Sawwaf, Elk Film @elkfilm_cph
Editors: Christopher White @ccw_pix Ema Ryan Yamazaki @emaexplorations
Directors of Photography: Ibrahim Al Otla, Chris Renteria @mooshidofilms
Original Music: Suad Bushnaq @musicbysuada
Cinematographers: Arthur Nazaryan, Poh Si Teng, Ramzy Haddad @bravobaba
Additional Cinematographer: Rafael Roy @rafaelroy_dop Nicholas Lindner
Sound Recordist: Shuling Yong @yongshuling
Associate Editor: Mizuki Toriya
Assistant Editor: Joseph Rana
Impact Producer: Imran Idzqandar @imranidz Archival Producer: Yi Xie @storiesbyyi Producer Assistant: Liva Polack @livapolack
ColorEffects: Fumiro Sato
Graphics: Rhopro
Sound Design and Post: Kristian Eidnes Andersen @patricksvanebergvejen

AmericanDoctorFilm
@sundanceorg #SundanceFilmFestival

A big exhale. Proud to share that AMERICAN DOCTOR, my directorial debut, will world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.

@americandoctorfilm is a vérité documentary following three prominent physicians–Palestinian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian—friends who couldn’t be more different, but are bound by the shared oath to save lives. Filmed in unfolding, on-the-ground scenes, the story follows them from a Gazan hospital under siege, to the halls of Congress. Together they fight to keep a promise to their Palestinian colleagues and patients, to continue the struggle where it matters most: the United States.

Thank you for your trust, @thaerahmadmd, @markperlmuttermd and @fsidhwa. It’s been such an honor and privilege to learn from you.

To our dear director of photography, @ibrahimotla, and co-producer, @mohammedsawwaf. Hope this marks the beginning of our promise to you and your families — to bring this story back to the US in a meaningful way.

It took six production countries to lift this film: the US, Palestine, Malaysia, Qatar, Denmark and Japan. And field production in Jordan, and music composition in Canada.

And it took this team, to make our film a reality. Thank you for being on this journey.

Director: Poh Si Teng
Producer: Poh Si Teng, @kirstinebarfod, @reemhad
Co-Producers: Mohammed Sawwaf, Elk Film @elkfilm_cph
Editors: Christopher White @ccw_pix Ema Ryan Yamazaki @emaexplorations
Directors of Photography: Ibrahim Al Otla, Chris Renteria @mooshidofilms
Original Music: Suad Bushnaq @musicbysuada
Cinematographers: Arthur Nazaryan, Poh Si Teng, Ramzy Haddad @bravobaba
Additional Cinematographer: Rafael Roy @rafaelroy_dop Nicholas Lindner
Sound Recordist: Shuling Yong @yongshuling
Associate Editor: Mizuki Toriya
Assistant Editor: Joseph Rana
Impact Producer: Imran Idzqandar @imranidz Archival Producer: Yi Xie @storiesbyyi Producer Assistant: Liva Polack @livapolack
ColorEffects: Fumiro Sato
Graphics: Rhopro
Sound Design and Post: Kristian Eidnes Andersen @patricksvanebergvejen

AmericanDoctorFilm
@sundanceorg #SundanceFilmFestival

Deeply honored @patricethemovie has been recognized with the Emmy Award for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking.

Disability rights and rights of any kind that we are championing in the United States must be expansive, especially with the US government’s direct support of Israel’s military campaign in Palestine.

Since the genocide began, at least 21,000 children in Gaza have been permanently disabled. More than 40,000 have sustained war-related injuries, according to a recent report by the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

And that figure does not even account for the psychological harm that has affected more than a million children.

Behind each number is a child, a family, an entire world that has been shattered. Honoring the spirit of this award means standing with those children and their families. It is fighting for their right to live fully, freely and with dignity.

#Emmys2025 @artists4ceasefire @televisionacad #Emmys

Deeply honored @patricethemovie has been recognized with the Emmy Award for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking.

Disability rights and rights of any kind that we are championing in the United States must be expansive, especially with the US government’s direct support of Israel’s military campaign in Palestine.

Since the genocide began, at least 21,000 children in Gaza have been permanently disabled. More than 40,000 have sustained war-related injuries, according to a recent report by the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

And that figure does not even account for the psychological harm that has affected more than a million children.

Behind each number is a child, a family, an entire world that has been shattered. Honoring the spirit of this award means standing with those children and their families. It is fighting for their right to live fully, freely and with dignity.

#Emmys2025 @artists4ceasefire @televisionacad #Emmys

Deeply honored @patricethemovie has been recognized with the Emmy Award for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking.

Disability rights and rights of any kind that we are championing in the United States must be expansive, especially with the US government’s direct support of Israel’s military campaign in Palestine.

Since the genocide began, at least 21,000 children in Gaza have been permanently disabled. More than 40,000 have sustained war-related injuries, according to a recent report by the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

And that figure does not even account for the psychological harm that has affected more than a million children.

Behind each number is a child, a family, an entire world that has been shattered. Honoring the spirit of this award means standing with those children and their families. It is fighting for their right to live fully, freely and with dignity.

#Emmys2025 @artists4ceasefire @televisionacad #Emmys

Deeply honored @patricethemovie has been recognized with the Emmy Award for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking.

Disability rights and rights of any kind that we are championing in the United States must be expansive, especially with the US government’s direct support of Israel’s military campaign in Palestine.

Since the genocide began, at least 21,000 children in Gaza have been permanently disabled. More than 40,000 have sustained war-related injuries, according to a recent report by the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

And that figure does not even account for the psychological harm that has affected more than a million children.

Behind each number is a child, a family, an entire world that has been shattered. Honoring the spirit of this award means standing with those children and their families. It is fighting for their right to live fully, freely and with dignity.

#Emmys2025 @artists4ceasefire @televisionacad #Emmys

Thrilled that AMERICAN DOCTOR is heading to @sheffdocfest for our UK Premiere on June 11!

Director @pohsiteng and Producer @reemhad will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A.

Additional screenings will be on June 12 and 14, followed by Q&As with Reem Haddad.

@americandoctorfilm is a vérité documentary following three prominent physicians–Palestinian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian—friends who couldn’t be more different, but are bound by the shared oath to save lives. Filmed in unfolding, on-the-ground scenes, the story follows them from a Gazan hospital under siege, to the halls of Congress. Together they fight to keep a promise to their Palestinian colleagues and patients, to continue the struggle where it matters most: the United States.

Looking forward to sharing the message of the doctorsin Sheffield. 🎬

A deeply urgent portrait of medicine, witness, and moral responsibility, AMERICAN DOCTOR follows three physicians—Palestinian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian—whose shared oath to save lives binds them together even as the world around them fractures. What begins as a mission to treat patients in Gaza becomes a confrontation with the limits of medicine under siege, and the burden of carrying testimony beyond the hospital walls.

Filmed in unfolding vérité, the story moves from a besieged Gaza hospital to the halls of Congress, tracing how Dr. Thaer Ahmad, Dr. Mark Perlmutter, and Dr. Feroze Sidhwa transform clinical experience into public advocacy. As friends with sharply different voices and approaches, they are united by a single commitment: to honor a promise made to their Palestinian colleagues and patients by continuing the fight in the United States.

Director Poh Si Teng is an Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker and producer. Her work includes ST. LOUIS SUPERMAN and PATRICE: THE MOVIE, and she brings extensive experience as a journalist, former documentary commissioner for Al Jazeera English, and creative executive at ABC/Disney. She is the founder of Tiny Boxer Films, producing nonfiction films and series for global audiences.

🎤 Post-Screening Discussion with director Poh Si Teng, and film protagonists Dr. Thaer Ahmad, Dr. Mark Perlmutter, and Dr. Feroze Sidhwa.

🎟️ Friday, June 12 at 6:00 PM
📍Regal Gallery Place

#dcdoxfest26

A deeply urgent portrait of medicine, witness, and moral responsibility, AMERICAN DOCTOR follows three physicians—Palestinian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian—whose shared oath to save lives binds them together even as the world around them fractures. What begins as a mission to treat patients in Gaza becomes a confrontation with the limits of medicine under siege, and the burden of carrying testimony beyond the hospital walls.

Filmed in unfolding vérité, the story moves from a besieged Gaza hospital to the halls of Congress, tracing how Dr. Thaer Ahmad, Dr. Mark Perlmutter, and Dr. Feroze Sidhwa transform clinical experience into public advocacy. As friends with sharply different voices and approaches, they are united by a single commitment: to honor a promise made to their Palestinian colleagues and patients by continuing the fight in the United States.

Director Poh Si Teng is an Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker and producer. Her work includes ST. LOUIS SUPERMAN and PATRICE: THE MOVIE, and she brings extensive experience as a journalist, former documentary commissioner for Al Jazeera English, and creative executive at ABC/Disney. She is the founder of Tiny Boxer Films, producing nonfiction films and series for global audiences.

🎤 Post-Screening Discussion with director Poh Si Teng, and film protagonists Dr. Thaer Ahmad, Dr. Mark Perlmutter, and Dr. Feroze Sidhwa.

🎟️ Friday, June 12 at 6:00 PM
📍Regal Gallery Place

#dcdoxfest26

🎬 Meet Poh Si Teng - the director of American Doctor

Poh Si Teng is the founder of Tiny Boxer Films, which produces non-fiction feature docs, and documentaries and unscripted-series for the US and global majority markets.

“I am making AMERICAN DOCTOR not just to bring it to life, but to mobilize the network I’ve built overin the documentary field to ensure it is seen."

Watch American Doctor at RAFF
📅 12 June | 17:30 hrs
📍 LantarenVenster, Rotterdam
🇵🇸 Part of Palestine Film Day
🎟️ arabfilmfestival.nl

#RAFF2026 #MeetTheFilmmaker #RotterdamArabFilmFestival #RAFF #PalestinaCinema

🎬 Meet Poh Si Teng - the director of American Doctor

Poh Si Teng is the founder of Tiny Boxer Films, which produces non-fiction feature docs, and documentaries and unscripted-series for the US and global majority markets.

“I am making AMERICAN DOCTOR not just to bring it to life, but to mobilize the network I’ve built overin the documentary field to ensure it is seen."

Watch American Doctor at RAFF
📅 12 June | 17:30 hrs
📍 LantarenVenster, Rotterdam
🇵🇸 Part of Palestine Film Day
🎟️ arabfilmfestival.nl

#RAFF2026 #MeetTheFilmmaker #RotterdamArabFilmFestival #RAFF #PalestinaCinema

🎬 Meet Poh Si Teng - the director of American Doctor

Poh Si Teng is the founder of Tiny Boxer Films, which produces non-fiction feature docs, and documentaries and unscripted-series for the US and global majority markets.

“I am making AMERICAN DOCTOR not just to bring it to life, but to mobilize the network I’ve built overin the documentary field to ensure it is seen."

Watch American Doctor at RAFF
📅 12 June | 17:30 hrs
📍 LantarenVenster, Rotterdam
🇵🇸 Part of Palestine Film Day
🎟️ arabfilmfestival.nl

#RAFF2026 #MeetTheFilmmaker #RotterdamArabFilmFestival #RAFF #PalestinaCinema

When the path ahead is unclear, turn to those who have walked it. Craig and Cindy Corrie, relentless advocates for the people of Palestine.

That path was chosen for them by the unimaginable loss of their daughter Rachel Corrie. For over two decades they continue to show up with grace. There is so much to learn from people like that.

Thank you to Craig and Cindy, and to everyone who welcomed American Doctor: @rachelcorriefoundation @jvptacoma @tracyrectorart from @4thworldmediaorg @theborgenproject my new friend Libby Hakaraia from @maorilandfilm and @siffnews for the invitation and for bringing us all together.

When the path ahead is unclear, turn to those who have walked it. Craig and Cindy Corrie, relentless advocates for the people of Palestine.

That path was chosen for them by the unimaginable loss of their daughter Rachel Corrie. For over two decades they continue to show up with grace. There is so much to learn from people like that.

Thank you to Craig and Cindy, and to everyone who welcomed American Doctor: @rachelcorriefoundation @jvptacoma @tracyrectorart from @4thworldmediaorg @theborgenproject my new friend Libby Hakaraia from @maorilandfilm and @siffnews for the invitation and for bringing us all together.

When the path ahead is unclear, turn to those who have walked it. Craig and Cindy Corrie, relentless advocates for the people of Palestine.

That path was chosen for them by the unimaginable loss of their daughter Rachel Corrie. For over two decades they continue to show up with grace. There is so much to learn from people like that.

Thank you to Craig and Cindy, and to everyone who welcomed American Doctor: @rachelcorriefoundation @jvptacoma @tracyrectorart from @4thworldmediaorg @theborgenproject my new friend Libby Hakaraia from @maorilandfilm and @siffnews for the invitation and for bringing us all together.

When the path ahead is unclear, turn to those who have walked it. Craig and Cindy Corrie, relentless advocates for the people of Palestine.

That path was chosen for them by the unimaginable loss of their daughter Rachel Corrie. For over two decades they continue to show up with grace. There is so much to learn from people like that.

Thank you to Craig and Cindy, and to everyone who welcomed American Doctor: @rachelcorriefoundation @jvptacoma @tracyrectorart from @4thworldmediaorg @theborgenproject my new friend Libby Hakaraia from @maorilandfilm and @siffnews for the invitation and for bringing us all together.

When the path ahead is unclear, turn to those who have walked it. Craig and Cindy Corrie, relentless advocates for the people of Palestine.

That path was chosen for them by the unimaginable loss of their daughter Rachel Corrie. For over two decades they continue to show up with grace. There is so much to learn from people like that.

Thank you to Craig and Cindy, and to everyone who welcomed American Doctor: @rachelcorriefoundation @jvptacoma @tracyrectorart from @4thworldmediaorg @theborgenproject my new friend Libby Hakaraia from @maorilandfilm and @siffnews for the invitation and for bringing us all together.

When the path ahead is unclear, turn to those who have walked it. Craig and Cindy Corrie, relentless advocates for the people of Palestine.

That path was chosen for them by the unimaginable loss of their daughter Rachel Corrie. For over two decades they continue to show up with grace. There is so much to learn from people like that.

Thank you to Craig and Cindy, and to everyone who welcomed American Doctor: @rachelcorriefoundation @jvptacoma @tracyrectorart from @4thworldmediaorg @theborgenproject my new friend Libby Hakaraia from @maorilandfilm and @siffnews for the invitation and for bringing us all together.

When the path ahead is unclear, turn to those who have walked it. Craig and Cindy Corrie, relentless advocates for the people of Palestine.

That path was chosen for them by the unimaginable loss of their daughter Rachel Corrie. For over two decades they continue to show up with grace. There is so much to learn from people like that.

Thank you to Craig and Cindy, and to everyone who welcomed American Doctor: @rachelcorriefoundation @jvptacoma @tracyrectorart from @4thworldmediaorg @theborgenproject my new friend Libby Hakaraia from @maorilandfilm and @siffnews for the invitation and for bringing us all together.

When the path ahead is unclear, turn to those who have walked it. Craig and Cindy Corrie, relentless advocates for the people of Palestine.

That path was chosen for them by the unimaginable loss of their daughter Rachel Corrie. For over two decades they continue to show up with grace. There is so much to learn from people like that.

Thank you to Craig and Cindy, and to everyone who welcomed American Doctor: @rachelcorriefoundation @jvptacoma @tracyrectorart from @4thworldmediaorg @theborgenproject my new friend Libby Hakaraia from @maorilandfilm and @siffnews for the invitation and for bringing us all together.

When the path ahead is unclear, turn to those who have walked it. Craig and Cindy Corrie, relentless advocates for the people of Palestine.

That path was chosen for them by the unimaginable loss of their daughter Rachel Corrie. For over two decades they continue to show up with grace. There is so much to learn from people like that.

Thank you to Craig and Cindy, and to everyone who welcomed American Doctor: @rachelcorriefoundation @jvptacoma @tracyrectorart from @4thworldmediaorg @theborgenproject my new friend Libby Hakaraia from @maorilandfilm and @siffnews for the invitation and for bringing us all together.

🎬 American Doctor

When three American doctors enter Gaza to save lives, they find themselves caught between medicine, war, and politics,risking everything to expose the human realities behind the headlines.

An urgent and deeply moving documentary about courage, complicity, and the fight to bear witness.

Screenings:
CT: Sat, 6 June 8:00pm Ster-Kinekor V&A

JHB: Sat,13 June 7:00pm Rosebank Nouveau

#Encounters2026 #EncountersDoc

American Doctor is at @festivaldecannes Marché du Film! Connect with members of our film team, our distributors @watermelonpictures and sales @autlookfilmsales throughout the festival:

May 15 — Munir Atalla from @watermelonpictures will be speaking on the panel “The Power of Place: Stories Without Borders.”

May 15 — Join us for our market screening of the film.

May 16 — Our composer @musicbysuada will be speaking on the panel “Rising Forces: Arab Talent Regionally and Internationally.”

May 19 — Our editor and Oscar-nominated filmmaker @emaexplorations will be giving a keynote titled “The Edit Is The Film.”

Excited to be part of the conversation at Cannes and hope to see you there!
@marchedufilm

American Doctor is at @festivaldecannes Marché du Film! Connect with members of our film team, our distributors @watermelonpictures and sales @autlookfilmsales throughout the festival:

May 15 — Munir Atalla from @watermelonpictures will be speaking on the panel “The Power of Place: Stories Without Borders.”

May 15 — Join us for our market screening of the film.

May 16 — Our composer @musicbysuada will be speaking on the panel “Rising Forces: Arab Talent Regionally and Internationally.”

May 19 — Our editor and Oscar-nominated filmmaker @emaexplorations will be giving a keynote titled “The Edit Is The Film.”

Excited to be part of the conversation at Cannes and hope to see you there!
@marchedufilm

American Doctor is at @festivaldecannes Marché du Film! Connect with members of our film team, our distributors @watermelonpictures and sales @autlookfilmsales throughout the festival:

May 15 — Munir Atalla from @watermelonpictures will be speaking on the panel “The Power of Place: Stories Without Borders.”

May 15 — Join us for our market screening of the film.

May 16 — Our composer @musicbysuada will be speaking on the panel “Rising Forces: Arab Talent Regionally and Internationally.”

May 19 — Our editor and Oscar-nominated filmmaker @emaexplorations will be giving a keynote titled “The Edit Is The Film.”

Excited to be part of the conversation at Cannes and hope to see you there!
@marchedufilm

American Doctor is at @festivaldecannes Marché du Film! Connect with members of our film team, our distributors @watermelonpictures and sales @autlookfilmsales throughout the festival:

May 15 — Munir Atalla from @watermelonpictures will be speaking on the panel “The Power of Place: Stories Without Borders.”

May 15 — Join us for our market screening of the film.

May 16 — Our composer @musicbysuada will be speaking on the panel “Rising Forces: Arab Talent Regionally and Internationally.”

May 19 — Our editor and Oscar-nominated filmmaker @emaexplorations will be giving a keynote titled “The Edit Is The Film.”

Excited to be part of the conversation at Cannes and hope to see you there!
@marchedufilm

American Doctor is at @festivaldecannes Marché du Film! Connect with members of our film team, our distributors @watermelonpictures and sales @autlookfilmsales throughout the festival:

May 15 — Munir Atalla from @watermelonpictures will be speaking on the panel “The Power of Place: Stories Without Borders.”

May 15 — Join us for our market screening of the film.

May 16 — Our composer @musicbysuada will be speaking on the panel “Rising Forces: Arab Talent Regionally and Internationally.”

May 19 — Our editor and Oscar-nominated filmmaker @emaexplorations will be giving a keynote titled “The Edit Is The Film.”

Excited to be part of the conversation at Cannes and hope to see you there!
@marchedufilm

American Doctor is at @festivaldecannes Marché du Film! Connect with members of our film team, our distributors @watermelonpictures and sales @autlookfilmsales throughout the festival:

May 15 — Munir Atalla from @watermelonpictures will be speaking on the panel “The Power of Place: Stories Without Borders.”

May 15 — Join us for our market screening of the film.

May 16 — Our composer @musicbysuada will be speaking on the panel “Rising Forces: Arab Talent Regionally and Internationally.”

May 19 — Our editor and Oscar-nominated filmmaker @emaexplorations will be giving a keynote titled “The Edit Is The Film.”

Excited to be part of the conversation at Cannes and hope to see you there!
@marchedufilm

American Doctor is at @festivaldecannes Marché du Film! Connect with members of our film team, our distributors @watermelonpictures and sales @autlookfilmsales throughout the festival:

May 15 — Munir Atalla from @watermelonpictures will be speaking on the panel “The Power of Place: Stories Without Borders.”

May 15 — Join us for our market screening of the film.

May 16 — Our composer @musicbysuada will be speaking on the panel “Rising Forces: Arab Talent Regionally and Internationally.”

May 19 — Our editor and Oscar-nominated filmmaker @emaexplorations will be giving a keynote titled “The Edit Is The Film.”

Excited to be part of the conversation at Cannes and hope to see you there!
@marchedufilm

Empire founder Ghazi Shami joins AMERICAN DOCTOR as Executive Producer, expanding the collaboration between Empire and Watermelon Pictures across soundtracks and music licensing.
 
Directed by Poh Si Teng, the documentary follows three American doctors who travel to Gaza to provide medical aid in the middle of a war zone.

Empire founder Ghazi Shami joins AMERICAN DOCTOR as Executive Producer, expanding the collaboration between Empire and Watermelon Pictures across soundtracks and music licensing.
 
Directed by Poh Si Teng, the documentary follows three American doctors who travel to Gaza to provide medical aid in the middle of a war zone.

AMERICAN DOCTOR (dir. Poh Si Teng), made with the assistance of WMM’s Production Assistance Program, won the top Audience Award at Hot Docs — the Hot Docs Audience Award. Congratulations!! @americandoctorfilm @pohsiteng

“When you’re in doubt... return to your people.” ❤️

Poh Si Teng, Director of the acclaimed documentary “American Doctor,” shares the harrowing reality of trying to fund a film that Hollywood wouldn’t touch. After running out of funds and knocking on every closed door in the US, she found the “wind in her sails” through the grassroots generosity of the Malaysian people.

In just two short trips, they raised almost $180,000 to ensure the stories of Gaza’s physicians were told.

A powerful reminder: if one door is closed, find another way.

Produced by @mpac_hollywood at The Muslim House®.

Supported by @dorisdukefdn.

#Sundance2026 #AmericanDoctor #FilmFunding