One Light Cinema | Award-winning films from the mosaic of humanity

ONE LIGHT CINEMA – PROMO REEL

A short promotional reel highlighting some of the distinctive achievements and objectives of One Light Cinema in film.

A point-of-view feature documentary following my personal journey through the Middle East in the legendary, 4,000 year-old footsteps of Abraham, seeking the common roots of the Jewish and Muslim peoples. Currently in development – for more information, please contact the director: adam.shamash@gmail.com

WALKING THE OTHER FACE OF PALESTINE (2011)

A short documentary recently completed for the non-profit org Masar Ibrahim (a.k.a. Abraham’s Path Initiative) in Palestine.

The Baptism Site (teaser)

A teaser for a potential upcoming project on the original site on the River Jordan where Jesus was baptized.

My World: Afnan Ahmad Abdallah (2011)

Born in Amman, Jordan to a poor but spirited family of Palestinian refugees, Afnan Ahmad Abdallah is an exceptionally gifted 15 year-old: she knows 4 languages, and her brightness at school has won the admiration of her teachers and peers alike. She speaks about her life’s ambitions and dream to …

La Khaima The Tent of Mile-End - winner of both Be

La Khaima: The Tent of Mile-End (2010)

A multi-award-winning short documentary on a colourful restaurant owner who immigrated from the deserts of West Africa to Montreal, Canada’s vibrant Mile-End neighbourhood- his stories, humour, and community. Winner of Best Film and Best Director awards at Air Canada’s enRoute Student Film Fest 2010 out of 250 competitors.

Canadian Museum of Civilization commercial – 1 of 22 (2010)

One of 22 advertisements for a beloved Canadian national treasure: a historical teddy bear carried by Canadian Lieutenant Lawrence B. Rogers on the battlefield during World War One, given to him by his daughter Aileen. This is one commercial from a series of 22 commercials, commissioned by the Canadian Museum …

ENVOLS (2010)

An exclusive video for Parisian artist Pascale Fournier featuring her recent exhibition ‘Envols’ at the Musée des Avelines in St-Cloud (Paris, France), created by One Light Cinema.

The Dervish of Parc Ex – DEMO (2011)

‘The Dervish of Parc Ex’ is a harrowing true story of despair and human transcendence. When Hassan Jabli left his traditional homeland of Morocco some 30 years ago for Montreal, Canada, he was a free-spirited, adventurous young man; but through a series of reckless decisions and personal misfortunes, he descended …