SIMONE, 2022. A short narrative film about a young mother and her child navigating the New York City subway system. VIMEO STAFF PICK and featured on SHORT OF THE WEEK.
There is something magical about The Brooklyn Youth Chorus's rehearsal space. Four days a week, a group of 40 young adults travel from multiple schools in several different neighborhoods in New York City and pile into a two floor Brooklyn townhouse. There, they spend hours refining their vocal skills. In the process, they make everlasting friendships, they gain a sense of confidence, they learn how to express themselves and they push themselves to be better.
Directed by Aisha Amin. Made in collaboration with the Jacob Burns Film Center Creative Culture Program. Premiered at BamCinemaFest 2021.
SONIA. Directed and Edited by Aisha Amin. Shot on Super 8 Film.
EMRAA, 2018. A short documentary film about the experiences of Muslim-American women.