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Mountain nature

 Documenting the human journey

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Hello, I’m Elmi

An award-winning Somali-British documentary maker. For 10+ years, my films have screened globally, blending intimate cinematography with raw honesty. Former Founder of Roots TV, Nominee for Australian of the Year in 2023. Based in Australia, I centre dignity, not pity — moving audiences from empathy to understanding.

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Abdulrahim Elmi - Founder · Director- Australia 

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"These stories were inspiring "Screening Night of Grandmother Hands Documentary
05:14
AFTER THE SCREENING | Audience Reacts to "The Courage to Build" Documentary
02:39
BARBERSHOP SHORT
01:30
Teaser, Hope Behind Bars.
01:13
hidden short
00:51
Poetry all woman
02:37
42 amber road
02:02
Stories from the Nile
02:56

Our Highlights

Teaser, Hope Behind Bars.

Teaser, Hope Behind Bars.

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