In Ramadan 2020, we invited you to share your thoughts and experiences of fasting “alone” for the FIRST time during the COVID 19 global pandemic – an unprecedented time in history. Muslims from around the world responded! Stay posted on SNOW ANGEL FILMS socials for upcoming information about the FULL FILM RELEASE DATE coming this […]

Four unique up-and-coming spoken word artists reclaim their narratives by collaborating on a powerful piece about identity beyond imposed societal perceptions and judgment. CREDITS: FEATURING:(in order of appearance)Shahzad MusaddiqAbdul Karim SmithZohra RazzaqYazan HammadKateland Murphy a FILM by:CMLI (Canadian Muslim Leadership Institute)andSnow Angel Films in ASSOCIATION with ISSA(Islamic Social Services Association) with FUNDING from Inspirit Foundation […]

Four unique up-and-coming spoken word artists reclaim their narratives by collaborating on a powerful piece about identity beyond racism, societal perception and judgement. © CMLI and Snow Angel Films 2019

We’re making a documentary FILMED BY YOU! DEADLINE to submit EXTENDED to FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2020! How will you remember this unprecedented time in history? Capture your RAMADAN DURING COVID19 (and EID!). Film your reality and share your voice with the world and future generations! PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS AND GUIDELINES BELOW. WHAT TO SEND: […]

PRAIRIE MOSQUE OFFICIAL TRAILER from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo. Since its inauguration over forty years ago, the first mosque in Winnipeg has been home to a burgeoning Muslim community that has not forgotten its roots. © Snow Angel Films 2018

Tree of Well-Being – Winnipeg Regional Health Authority from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo. Several new Canadian families talk about how they have coped with the challenges of resettlement as they create "Trees of Well-Being" together – a tool that helps to highlight the sources of resilience in our lives. A project of the WRHA Mental […]

NEW BEGINNINGS TEASER from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo. Sarasvati Productions presents the world premiere of New Beginnings! May 22, 24, 27 at 7pm May 23 at 1:00pm May 25 at 9pm – ASL Interpretation Available May 26 at 4pm Asper Centre for Theatre and Film (at the University of Winnipeg, 400 Colony Street) For tickets […]

I Am Alone – A Yazidi Story from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo. A woman tells her harrowing story about her journey to Canada after the 2014 Yazidi genocide perpetrated by Daesh. Storyteller: Anonymous Directed, Filmed and Edited by: Nilufer Rahman Produced and Written by: Hope McIntyre, Sarasvati Productions Woman: Ayat Mneina Translation and Voice Over: […]

Because We Are Yazidi from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo. A young man recounts his community's harrowing experiences during the 2014 Yazidi genocide perpetrated by Daesh. Storyteller: Diyar Salih Directed, filmed and edited by: Nilufer Rahman Produced by: Hope McIntyre, Sarasvàti Productions Sound Recording: Saira Rahman Sound Mix: Tomás Grau Baena Music: "The Remaining" by Emmett […]

SANCTUARY TEASER from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo. A Muslim woman visits the mosque and for a brief moment wanders into the men’s prayer space. A film by Nilufer Rahman © Snow Angel Films 2017

WAB KINEW: "Health Care is an Act of Love" from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo.

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo.

T. NAUTILUS – A WEIRD NAUTILUS – OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo. Introducing new breakthrough artist, T. Nautilus – Winnipeg singer-songwriter / musician of alternative rock. STOCK FOOTAGE Courtesy of: Janine Johnston Dreks / Shutterstock Videomatic / Shutterstock D.Cz. / Shutterstock RuckZack / Shutterstock Jeremy Sale / Shutterstock Filmed in Winnipeg, Canada. […]

MISERICORDIA HEALTH CENTRE – Winnipeg, Canada from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo. It was such a pleasure to create this video for the Misericordia Health Centre Foundation. "Compassion of the heart for those in need" was the motto used by the founding Misericordia Sisters over a century ago and it continues to inspire the MHC community […]

IN ALLAH'S HANDS – A short film made for the "Positive Parenting as told through Cultural Community Voices" project from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo. A short film on resilience through God-consciousness in Muslim families. (DURATION: 13.5 minutes) STORYTELLERS: Ahlam Jasim and Shafi Korane FILMMAKERS: Saira Rahman and Nilufer Rahman SYNOPSIS: Ahlam Jasim, a Muslim refugee […]

LETTER TO A TERRORIST from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo. As a Muslim, the trauma of our time weighs heavily on my heart. How to respond? What to say? I don't know. All I know is what I feel. So I made this film.

Be My Voice. Tick the Box. GO VOTE! from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo. Young Canadians describe their vision for the future and implore people to vote in order to bring about change. "When you vote, you send a message, that we care, and that we want change." © Snow Angel Films 2015 Music Credit: "Pyro […]

Islamic History Month Canada Greeting 2015 from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo. Shahina Siddiqui, Chair of Islamic History Month Canada, welcomes Canadians to take part in events across the country to get to "Know Each Other" which is the theme for IHMC 2015.

MATT CHATS with LISA VOGT and SUSAN PRENTICE on CHILD CARE from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo. Lisa Vogt and her husband Jack Rach invited Matt Henderson to their home to talk about why a national childcare strategy is so important. Professor Susan Prentice joins Matt and Lisa for a discussion of the challenges families with […]

MATT CHATS WITH NIIGAAN SINCLAIR on KAPYONG BARRACKS and SHARING SPACE from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo. Matt Henderson, NDP Candidate for Winnipeg South Centre, chats with Niigaan James Sinclair about the Kapyong Barracks and the Federal Court of Appeal’s recent ruling that the government should have consulted with Treaty One First Nations regarding the selling […]

TRAILER – THE CORNISH LIBRARY: LIVING ROOM OF THE COMMUNITY 1915-2015 from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo. Produced for MTS ON DEMAND Directed by: FRANK ADAMSON © Sky West Productions 2015 For 100 years, the Cornish Library has been a treasured place for Winnipeggers. Located in Armstrong’s Point, the oldest residential neighbourhood in the city, Cornish […]

ISSA – Islamic Social Services Association from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo.

T. NAUTILUS – FEEL IT NOW – OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo. Introducing new breakthrough artist, T. Nautilus – Winnipeg singer-songwriter of alternative rock. Featuring parkour and free running stunts by Marc Selby Directed and shot by Saira and Nilufer Rahman Edited by Nilufer Rahman Special thanks to: Erin Hembrador Crystal Staryk […]

GIVE 30 and WINNIPEG HARVEST 2014 from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo. Take a tour of the WINNIPEG HARVEST with Rami, TaHa, Osama and Ahmed, who are gearing up for the Muslim fasting month of RAMADAN and the GIVE 30 CAMPAIGN. What is GIVE 30? It’s a campaign to raise funds and awareness about hunger and […]

GIVE 30 – WINNIPEG LAUNCH 2014 from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo. Give 30 is a Canada-wide initiative to fight hunger during the month of Ramadan. Donate the money you save while fasting to your local food bank! Everyone, regardless of faith, is encouraged to participate! This initiative is about caring for our neighbours and making […]

RESURRECTION from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo. A woman finds herself trapped in a small, dark room and has to find the courage to get out. with Marie Chao written and directed by Nilufer Rahman edited by Tony Capes © 2013 Produced at Maine Media College

The Canadian Muslim Women's Institute (CMWI) from Nilufer Rahman on Vimeo. The Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute (CMWI) is a Winnipeg-based non-profit community organization that is dedicated to the economic, social and spiritual empowerment of women. Since its founding in 2006, CMWI has continued to grow and expand its programs, especially its services for newcomer women […]

A little prefabricated mosque makes its way across the trials and beauty of the Canadian landscape in a celebrated and unprecedented 4000 km (2500 mile) journey by road and river from the prairie city of Winnipeg to the small arctic town of Inuvik. As the northernmost mosque in the western hemisphere establishes its roots in […]

A new perspective on female infanticide Produced, written and directed by Saira as part of the Digital Film Production Program at Langara College, Vancouver.   Genre: Commercial Running Time: 30 seconds Format: HDV

Exploring the ironies of smoking Produced, written and directed by Nilufer as part of the Digital Film Production Program at Langara College, Vancouver. Genre: Commercial Running Time: 30 seconds Format: HDV

Two sisters have a picnic in celebration of graduation and come to realize that they have reached a crossroads. Grad Day is Saira’s student film produced, written and directed as part of the Digital Film Production Program at Langara College, Vancouver.   Official Selections: National Screen Institute Online Film Festival, Canada, 2010 Women in Film […]

A lighthearted comedy about culturally diverse moviegoers who get on each other’s nerves while viewing a foreign film. They quickly discover that some things need no translation. Foreign Film is Nilufer’s student film produced, written and directed as part of the Digital Film Production Program at Langara College, Vancouver. Official Selections: The Riverside International Film […]

Music video of an upbeat, eclectic jazz song written and performed by Vancouver musician, singer/songwriter, Glen Sherman and band. The band’s musical instruments mysteriously disappear during their break from rehearsal. Who’s the culprit? She Got Away With It was produced by Saira and Nilufer as part of the Digital Film Production Program at Langara College, […]

A brief portrait of the Winnipeg Central Mosque.

Introducing the Canadian Muslim Leadership Institute, a unique initiative aimed at building bridges between communities through dialogue and collaboration.

A group of Winnipeg youth have only four days to write, record and perform their own raps to a theatre-filled audience. This Spring Break workshop was organized by MEAAC (Manitoba Ethnocultural Advisory and Advocacy Council) and IRCOM (Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba).