About The Filmmakers

Khalil Ashawi

An award-winning journalist
and media producer specializing
in virtual reality and augmented
reality.
He has received prestigious accolades
such as the Google News
Initiative Award, the Premio
Luchetta Prize,
and the Global Content Awards
for his commitment
to producing impactful and
high-quality reports.
He is the founder of Frontline in Focus 
and Frontline in Focus XR,
as well as the co-founder of Tinyhand.

Sami Sultan

Skilled photojournalist from Gaza with over nine years of experience capturing powerful visuals across news, sports, events, and academic settings. Known for creating compelling, high-impact stories under challenging conditions with a keen eye for detail and storytelling.

Hadeel Arja

An award-winning journalist, storyteller, and the founder of Tinyhand and FrontLine in Focus XR, two initiatives dedicated to ethical and immersive storytelling in conflict zones. With over 18 years of experience.

She had a fellowship with Columbia University’s Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, where she specialized in ethical storytelling for children’s journalism in crisis areas. Her work has earned her multiple international awards, including the Samir Kassir and Fetisov Journalism Awards.

Film Produced by Frontline in focus XR