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SALAAM B'Y

a story of a muslim newfoundlander

 


 






 OUR JOURNEY


Donate to the Journey

Edmonton



Al Rashid Mosque

Friday, October 4, 2019

Presented By: Al Rashid Mosque and Edmonton Interfaith Centre for Education and
Action

Whitehorse

Westmark Hotel

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Fogo Island

Joe Batt’s Arm Town Hall

Friday, May 31, 2019

Presented By: Fogo Island Pride and Town of Fogo Island

St. John’s

The Rooms

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Presented by: The Rooms

Charlottetown

City Cinema

Sunday, May 26, 2019

Presented by: Charlottetown Film Society

Halifax

Social Justice Education Symposium

Fort Massey United Church

Saturday, May 25, 2019

Presented by: Educators for Social Justice Nova Scotia

Fredericton

The Cultural Centre

Friday, May 24, 2019

Presented by: Multicultural Association of Fredericton and The Hive Fredericton
Immigration Business Centre

Saint John

Saint John Free Public Library

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Presented by: YMCA of Greater Saint John

Regina



Regina Public Library

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Presented by: Regina Open Door Society


 

Moose Jaw

Moose Jaw Cultural Centre

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Presented by: Moose Jaw Multicultural Council

Saskatoon

Roxy Theatre

Monday, April 15, 2019

Presented by: Saskatoon Open Door Society

 

 

2019 Canada Tour Partner


OTHER SCREENINGS

February 21, 2019 @ Central Alberta Film Festival, Red Deer, Canada (Nominee -
Best Documentary Short)

November - December 2018 @ United Nations Global Migration Film Festival,
Multiple Shows in Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Iraq, Romania, and Uganda

December 15, 2018 @ Canada Short Film Festival, Saint John, Canada (Award of
Commendation)

December 9, 2018 @ Voiceless International Film Festival, Oakland, USA

November 18, 2018 @ The Green Room Playlist, Edmonton, Canada

November 11, 2018 @ Fort McMurray International Film Festival, Fort McMurray,
Canada

November 3, 2018 @ Justice Film Festival, New York City, USA

November 3, 2018 @ Guelph Film Festival, Guelph, Canada

October 18, 2018 @ Muskoka Independent Film Festival, Gravenhurst, Canada
(Winner - Best Documentary)

October 13, 2018 @ Commffest Global Community Film & Arts Festival, Toronto,
Canada

September 22, 2018 @ Muslim Writers Collective, Toronto, Canada

September 20, 2018 @ Chicago South Asian Film Festival, Chicago, USA

September 16, 2018 @ Vox Popular Media Arts Festival, Thunder Bay, Canada

September 2, 2018 @ MuslimFest, Mississauga, Canada

August 17, 2018 @ Regina International Film Festival and Awards, Regina, Canada
(Nominee - Best Canadian Short)

July 1, 2018 @ Canadian Diversity Film Festival, Toronto, Canada (Winner - Best
Documentary)

June 23, 2018 @ Nickel Independent Film Festival, St. John’s, Canada

June 20, 2018 @ Pop-up Screening, Clarenville, Canada

April 20, 2018 @ Emerging Lens Cultural Film Festival, Halifax, Canada

April 6, 2018 @ Redline International Film Festival, Toronto, Canada (Nominee -
Best Documentary Short)

host a screening


CBC RADIO DOCUMENTARY



Synopsis

Aatif Baskanderi grew up in a place where not many people looked like him or
believed in the same things that he did. As a Muslim child of Pakistani
immigrants, Newfoundland became home. His experiences growing up on “the rock”
was like something out of a storybook. On this cold, isolated island in the
Atlantic ocean, Aatif learned sincerity and appreciation for others that would
set him up for remarkable success in life. 

As an engineer with a keen interest for social justice, he embarked on a journey
to connect the two. Guided by his Muslim & Newfoundlander values, this led him
to studying at the London School of Economics, researching Fair Trade farmers in
Palestine, working on malaria prevention in Sierra Leone, informing science
policy in Canada, the UK & Europe, leading Engineers Without Borders across
Canada, and leading innovation at multi-national enterprises and startup
incubators. He is currently the CEO of The Northpine Foundation - one of
Canada’s largest private foundations.

While Newfoundland and Labrador faces tumultuous economic times, Aatif returns
to his home province to share his story of inclusion in hopes of inspiring a new
generation of Newfoundlanders to live their dreams.

At a time of increasing racial injustice across the west, Aatif’s story is a
reminder of what can happen when a community welcomes newcomers with open
hearts.


FILMMAKER + TEAM

Nazia Sharfuddin

Co-Founder

Aatif Baskanderi

Co-Founder

AMAR WALA



@amarwala

www.amarwala.com

With his debut feature The Secret Trial 5 (2014), Amar Wala established himself
as a daring new voice in Canadian cinema. The film would earn him the 2014
Magnus Isaacson Award at RIDM, and the Special Jury Award for Emerging Filmmaker
at Hot Docs. A graduate of York University's acclaimed Film program, Amar is
known for his incredible eye and keen sense of social justice. His works often
revolves around themes of race, immigration, and identity.

Firmly planted as one of Toronto's top young documentarians, his scripted work
has also garnered high praise at home and abroad. His first short film, The Good
Son, premiered at the Dubai International Film Festival and caught the attention
of TIFF Director Cameron Bailey, who named Amar one of Toronto’s Top 10
Filmmakers in 2008 (Now Magazine).

Amar recently directed the series PAYDAY for Viceland, as well as a documentary
series for the CBC entitled We Are Canada.

Alex Shutsa

EDITOR

Andrew Sheppard

CINEMATOGRAPHER

Ryan

Mariotti

CINEMATOGRAPHER

Colten Parker

Creative Director & Designer

Fatima Dhooma

Design Strategist

Naema Baskanderi

UX Specialist & Designer

Richard Churchill

Education Adviser

Trevor Taylor

Education Adviser

Tooba Ather

Research Analyst

 



 


CAST


AATIF

Aatif Baskanderi was born in Sarnia, Ontario and moved to Clarenville,
Newfoundland & Labrador at the age of five. Fueled by his Muslim & Newfoundland
values, he completed his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering & Master of
Technology Management degrees at Memorial University, and a Master of Social
Policy & Development at the London School of Economics, leading to a diverse
career centered on innovation for social good.


NAZIA

Nazia Sharfuddin was born in Bangladesh and moved to Toronto at a young age,
which became home. Guided by her goal of serving vulnerable populations, she
pursued medicine, completing her core Internal Medicine residency in Calgary and
subspecialty General Internal Medicine residency in Edmonton where she was Chief
Resident. She is currently practicing medicine in the Greater Toronto Area.
Nazia aspires to contribute to an inclusive society by working towards health
equity and sharing unheard stories.


HABIB & FARZANA

Habib & Farzana Baskanderi moved to Canada from Pakistan in the 1970s. Initially
traveling to different towns in Ontario, they ended up moving to Clarenville,
Newfoundland & Labrador with their 3 young children in 1989 to accept a chemical
engineering job at the local refinery. Farzana & Habib have traversed the ups
& downs of building a life in Canada, always driven by faith, ambition &
optimism.

 


ROSEY

Rosey Hodder grew up in a big family farm in a small community just outside
Clarenville. She met Aatif in primary school and became great friends all the
way through to graduating high school. She studied food sciences and is now a
food safety specialist. Rosey currently lives in St. John's with her husband and
a 2nd child on the way.


IAN

Ian Froude studied engineering at Memorial University, where he met Aatif. He
has always been a community leader, from traveling abroad with Engineers Without
Borders, to founding the St. John’s Tool Library. In September 2017, Ian was
voted to represent Ward 4 on St. John's City Council, where he lives with his
wife, son, and two dogs.

 
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