Our documentary project Gaza Sunbirds has been selected at Impact Lab 2026. The FIFDH programme for professionals returns for an 8th edition! Impact Days is made up of inspiring public events – both online and in person in Geneva – and an annual Impact Lab training programme for international film projects. The Gaza Sunbirds follows Ala’a, a young Gazan cycling champion whose life changes forever when he’s shot by an Israeli sniper. Determined to rebuild, he sets his sight

Gaza Sunbirds won the Dogwoof Award at at San Sebastián’s Lau Haizetara Forum. Here is an extract from the article: "[...] Produced by Belgium’s Harald House and the U.K.’s Perfidious Productions, “ Gaza, Sunbirds ” is directed by journalist Flavia Cappellini. The project follows cyclist Alaa al-Dali, shot during Gaza’s 2018 Great March of Return, who goes on to build a para-cycling team from fellow amputees. “We call ourselves Freebirds,” the teaser began. After October 7,

At the 2025 DocsBarcelona festival, our documentary project Sunbirds (WT)   achieved remarkable recognition by securing three prestigious awards. This compelling film chronicles the journey of the Gaza Sunbirds, a para-cycling team from Gaza, as they strive to represent Palestine on the global stage amidst the challenges of conflict and adversity . °Special Mention DocsBarcelona Best Project Award °Al Jazeera Documentary Channel Co-production Award °San Sebastian Lau Haizeta

We are happy to announce that our production, Gaza Sunbirds ,  has been selected to participate in the 20th edition of Sheffield DocFest’s MeetMarket , which will take place June 19th and 20th, 2025! This prestigious UK based documentary pitching forum brings together bold, creative nonfiction projects with international decision-makers, funders, and collaborators. We’re proud to join 49 inspiring projects from around the world in this year’s lineup. Read more here:...