Raghdan Alhennawi

👩🏽‍🚀 Published Projects

🎥 A war unfolding: The struggle for Ukraine | Close Up: As a part of my collaboration with the documentary department at Deutsche Welle, I contributed to the production of an insightful documentary, "A War Unfolding: The Struggle for Ukraine," for their renowned Close Up series. This piece skillfully examines the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, offering viewers a detailed analysis of the complex geopolitical tensions and the resilient struggle for control. The experience underscored my ability to craft compelling narratives on significant global issues within a well-established documentary framework.

🎥 War in Ukraine: A week that shook the world | DW News: In collaboration with the news and current affairs department at Deutsche Welle, I was involved in the production of this powerful documentary which garnered over a milion views and was broadcasted under DW News. This documentary critically examines a pivotal week in the Ukrainian conflict that sent ripples through the global political landscape. My contribution to this project emphasized my capability to co-create in-depth and engaging content on current global affairs that resonate with a wide audience.

🎥 Model of the Daily Rundown | FIFA World Cup 2023: In my role as a Production Manager and Content Lead at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and as the youngest member of the team, I had the responsibility of producing an array of comprehensive daily rundowns. These were showcased prominently on various screens dotted along the Corniche. A testament to the quality and relevance of the content I managed is this video titled.

🎥 Heritage Village | FIFA World Cup 2023: As the youngest Production Manager and Content Lead for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, I was instrumental in crafting over 200 pieces of captivating content for the event. A notable example is the video I produced about the Heritage Village, a captivating portrayal of Qatar's rich culture and vibrant traditions. This work exemplifies my capacity to generate and manage high-quality, culturally resonant content for a global audience, demonstrating my effectiveness even within the demanding, high-pressure context of an international event such as the World Cup.

🖼 Visual Announcements | FIFA World Cup 2023: In my capacity as Content Lead at the FIFA World Cup, I oversaw the production of compelling visual announcements. These segments, which blended captivating visuals with clear, concise messaging, played a crucial role in maintaining the event's smooth flow, informing attendees about match schedules, venue updates, safety protocols, and more. This task required meticulous planning and management, testing my abilities to deliver under a high-stakes, fast-paced environment. The success of these visual announcements underscored my ability to lead and execute strategic content initiatives for global events.

🎥 Mini-Documentary: TRT World Explained: As the director, producer, and animator of the in-depth Mini-Documentary "TRT World Explained," I provide an all-encompassing view of the Turkish media scene with a special focus on the TRT World channel. With insights gleaned from exclusive interviews with TRT World professionals and media analytics scholars, we explore the multifaceted process of content creation and the channel's distinctive strategies for audience engagement.

🎥 Explainer-Video: Chhaupadi in Nepal Explained: As the director, animator, and producer of this comprehensive Explainer Video, I delve into the traditional practice of Chhaupadi in Nepal. This informative video illuminates the cultural ritual where women, deemed 'impure' during menstruation, are confined to a cattle shed or a makeshift menstruation hut. Gain a deeper understanding of the societal beliefs and the challenging experiences these women endure during this traditional observance.

🎥🎙️ Talk Sporty to Me: In my multifaceted role as producer, co-host, music editor, animator, editor, and cinematographer, I crafted an engaging and entertaining video podcast about the Indian cricket team and star player, Virat Kohli. This video podcast delves into the dynamic world of cricket and the Asia Cup, shedding light on the fervor surrounding cricket in Doha and featuring fan perspectives on India's performance. We scrutinize key matches and explore leadership dynamics within the team, alongside analysis of Virat Kohli's distinctive contributions. Beyond just match analyses, the podcast offers insights into the team's cohesion, media representation, and cultural significance of cricket as a social event.

🎙️ Podcast: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Philosophy: Journey through the lens of international students from the Global South, as our hosts Raghdan and William from Syria and Uganda unravel the mysteries of the world. Our student-run podcast series based at Northwestern University in Qatar, "The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Philosophy," delves into the ideas of different philosophers and discusses wide-ranging topics such as the inequity of borders and the essence of contemporary love.

📹 Social Media Videos: People Powered: During my tenure at People Powered, I took charge of producing, animating, and editing captivating social media videos. These videos were crafted to engage and resonate with audiences across various social media platforms. By leveraging my skills in visual storytelling and animation, I successfully created visually compelling content that conveyed powerful messages and drove meaningful engagement.