This past year I have had the pleasure of being a Co-Instructor for the Pakistan Women's Media Training Progam through Empower Women Media. We helped give 30 young talented women from Pakistan guidance to learn how to produce inspiring and effective films. Here are many of the winners.
I'm so proud of the work and film of Syra Zahid.
Saira Zahid is one of the talented 30 young women from Pakistan who was in The Empower Women Media training program this year. Her film is so inspiring and she was a joy to work with! She won the Diversity Award. Congratulations again Saira. I am so proud of you! #Sairazahid #inspiringwomen
Hidden Identities
“I met Terri through a class I was enrolled in learning how to create media/documentary. I was a total novice to the program and the content that was shared. Terri helped me grasp the important points of learning. She coached me and guided me tirelessly to write my script. Her relentless efforts took me from being a novice to a winner. I was able to write my script and produce a short documentary which won me the GLOBAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AWARD. Terri is a great mentor and coach.”
- Soraya M Deen
Community Organizer, Social Justice and Gender Equality Advocate
Founder of www.MuslimWomenSpeakers.com
“The Empower Women’s Media Fellowship is a powerful tool to elevate women’s voices and to highlight women’s narratives. I work in religious freedom and women’s rights, so I was immediately drawn to the idea despite of my lack of media experience.
Terri Marie was my personal mentor. She reviewed and edited my script, helped me narrow my ideas down, gave me editing advice, and was there for me for every step of my filmmaking process. Most importantly, she believed in me and championed me every step of the way. My film would not have been possible without her mentorship. The title of my short film is “Without Fear” and it is one of this year’s award-winning films.”
- Eleni Spiru
Darkness to Digital Light