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youtube.com/HulheviMedia Hulhevi Media have also carried out training workshops on video production.
Hulhevi Media have been producing documentaries, spots, advocacy/fundraising videos, short films and music videos for more than a decade. Our clients include UN agencies and other international organizations such as Red Cross, WHO, the government and NGOs. Hulhevi Media's body of work covers documentaries, tv spots, music videos, advocacy films on a wide-ranging themes including gender, domestic v
iolence, disability, drug abuse, health and the tsunami. We've conducted media consultancies, research, training on video production, and made presentations in media workshops. Hulhevi has also made productions for NGO advocacy campaigns notably 'Please' campaign of 2009 to raise funds for Care Society. Some of our documentaries were officially selected in international film festivals. Most popular works include Unbelievable Realities (documentary on violence against women), PSA music videos Heyvaa Heyvaa, Furaavaru, Thedhekey Thedhekey, Geveshi Hiyaa & mini-series Maldivians on Mountains. Hulhevi is made up of Al, Narcu, Shaari and Yasir.
The story of legendary Maldivian singer Mariyam Didi. She passed away in October 2023 leaving behind an unmatched legacy in local music and a beautiful personality loved by everyone who knew her.
A short documentary on legendary Maldivian singer the late Mariyam Didi.
Hulhevi Media recently collaborated with fellow filmmakers in Nepal on a short film, The Poplar Trees. Please check out the trailer and give it a like, share, and some love if you can.
An impoverished couple crosses the Himalayas on foot to a more prosperous village, where they are tasked with gathering leaves and chopping wood of poplar tr...
Mariyamdidi ge Vaahaka.
Mee G. Dh. Thinadhooge ran aduge veriya Mariyam Dhahtha aa behey gothun thayyaaru kuramundha documentary egge thankolheh. Full video maa lasthakeh nuve upload vaane.
Cinematographed by Yasir, directed and edited by Shaari.
Check out our 2005 film Himalayan Dreams as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of Maldivian photographer Muha’s extraordinary trek to Mount Everest, Nepal, and Tibet. The film premiered at the 2006 Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival KIMFF and has inspired many Maldivians to trek in the Nepal Himalaya. Muha is the sixth Maldivian to summit a 5600 metres peak and Himalayan Dreams is the first known documentary to record a Maldivian ascent of such an elevation.
https://youtu.be/N7LJ5RTHrf8
In 2005 Maldivian photographer Muha undertakes the extraordinary trek from his home, at sea level, to the foot of Mount Everest and beyond, to Tibet. Himalay...
The century old Maldivian tradition of women's mosques and female imaams may soon vanish forever. But Hulhevi Media in 2011 recorded it in a short film and we are happy, today, to upload the clip about an imaam and her mosque. Please share, comment, and spread word about a unique Maldives custom now under threat.
https://youtu.be/HzdKQh9TTbQ
This short film records a Maldivian womens mosque and it's imaam before the century-old tradition, now under threat, vanishes completely.
Twelve years ago this morning the greatest natural disaster in the country's history hit Maldives leaving 82 people dead and thousands homeless.
This film, made for The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in 2008 is one of our biggest and most eye-opening productions, filming on six islands documenting the lives of families trying to come to terms with reality. Take 45 minutes of your time to see how one moment of relentless nature turned around the lives of almost 4000 people.
The tsunami destroyed Raa Kandholhudhoo displacing the entire population to nearby islands. IFRC undertook their largest construction project yet building an island from scratch to provide permanent housing for the people of Kandholhudhoo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQBPoa65tWM
Dhuvaafaru, la renaissance dune communauté au milieu de locéan Au milieu de lOcéan indien, où il nexiste aucune route susceptible de transporter les matériau...
Here's Hulhevi Media's first 2K short, the inspirational story of Ram Sharan Upreti of Nepal. Many thanks to Ram, Okkhar Square and The Kiss Creatives who partnered with Hulhevi Media in the production of this film.
https://youtu.be/Tt-v6RZMYo8
Watch full documentary here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNun_xqpQDk
Teaser for documentary on street harassment, the much prevalent ill in this society. We're glad that many came forward to share their horror stories especially from the streets of Male'.
Thank you Nufoshey for your assistance.
September 8: one year since the demise of Nasira Abdulla, a hardworking outcast who survived on the streets of Male'. This is a bittersweet short clip of the little screening we had for her, different from the one we posted earlier. She was pleased enough to want to shoot another video this year.
Nasira ge Vaahaka: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwTfTpmjVLQ
Finally it's up. The visual component of our Buruni Lady Ballad Preservation Project conducted to document the epic Buruni Kamana Raivaru as a book and digital audio. This film studies one of Maldives' most renowned legends Dhon Hiyala and Alifulhu which is based on the ballad.
Hosted by Mona, Abulho; Music by Mutti; Filmed by Yasir; Edited by Shaari; Directed by Narcu.
Much gratitude to U.S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka for funding the project with The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, which supports the conservation of cultural sites, objects and forms of cultural expression in developing countries.
Sit back and enjoy. Do share if you have friends who may be interested.
A research film on one of Maldives' favourite legends Dhon Hiyala and Alifulhu, as part of a project to preserve the epic Buruni Lady Ballad (on which the st...
April 2, World Autism Awareness Day.
This is the story of Ahu, made for "Please" campaign of 2009, highlighting the challenges in a country with limited resources to assist children like him.
Filmed by Yasir, directed & edited by Shaari.
Story of 8 year old Ahzam, diagnosed with autism, made for 'Please' campaign 2009 to raise funds for Care Society. Ahu is a student at Care Development Centr...
Clips from a film we made for Red Cross. Watch it full on their channel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQBPoa65tWM
Ten years ago this morning giant waves rendered Raa Kandholhudhoo uninhabitable. The entire population of almost 4000 were displaced to nearby islands who lived with host families and then in temporary shelters for years. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies carried out their largest construction project yet to build 600 houses and infrastructure on the uninhabited island of Dhuvaafaru for the people of Kandholhudhoo.
This film documents the lives of Kandholhudhoo families relocated to five islands, Alifushi, Hulhudhuffaaru, Meedhoo, Maduvvaree and Ungoofaaru, and Dhuvaafaru four years later.
December 3 - International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Today we also revisit the moving story of Juloodh, a blind Imam from Feydhoo, who doesn't let his condition stop him from pursuing his passions. Another wonderful personality.
Mohamed Juloodh, a blind Imam from Maldives, tells his story in the short film from the footage of the documentary "Opening Doors", we made for Handicap Inte...
December 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Let's take a moment to appreciate the incredible story of Hussainkoe from Shaviyani Funadhoo who proves that courage and willpower can overcome any challenge. One of the most remarkable people we have met.
The man who defines 'beating the odds'.
The Maldives capital Male was formerly called Athamana Hura and belonged to a small fishing community that lived on Giraavaru, who were among the earliest settlers in the country. In 1968 the people had to relocate to Hulhule due to heavy erosion and when their male population dwindled to less than 40, insufficient to perform Friday prayer.
A Giraavaru islander recalls their unique way of life and resettlement.
A Giraavaru islander describes the story of how his community was moved from their home island to Hulhule and the Maldives capital Male more than four decade...
Today, 1 October, is UN International Day of Older Persons, marked to recognize their contribution to the society and to examine the issues affecting them. This year's theme is "Leaving No One Behind: Promoting a Society for All."
This is our tribute to senior citizens, song on healthy ageing made for Manfaa Centre on Ageing and Aged Care Maldives. Vocals by Aishath Naseera, composed by Zero Degree Nashid, lyrics by Ahmed Naseer.
Aishath Naseera of Minivan Vayaa fame makes her comeback with this song on healthy aging, composed by Zero Degree Nashid. Video by Hulhevi Media.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsJkfC9rUAE
Short clip from the private screening we held for her. She enjoyed it and was pleasantly surprised to know of the overwhelming response to it.
Rest in peace Nasira Abdulla. 1956-2014.
Nasira ge Vaahaka cinematographed by Yasir, directed & edited by Shaari. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwTfTpmjVLQ
Nasira. The nonconformist; the street survivor; the defier; the fighter; the free spirit. Rest in peace. Your story will live on. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwTfTpmjVLQ
Her funeral is going to be held at Aa Sahara after Asru. Please join to pay her final respects.
Hulhevi Media's cover photo
Hello peeps. Here it is, the story of Nasira.
Filmed by Yasir, Directed & Edited by Shaari.
The country has always known her as the mad woman. Now she opens up.
Video profile of Nasira coming up. She has always put up with every harassment, abuse and label imaginable for the life she chose. Now you're about to hear the side you haven't heard: hers.
Minivan News article on our Buruni Kamana Raivaru Preservation Project. The project produced three outputs: a book and digital audio of the ballad which tells one of the country's most epic legends Dhon Hiyala aai Alifulhu, and a film studying the story.
Minivan News - The first for independent news in the Maldives
If you couldn't turn up for the first screening you don't want to miss this opportunity. It's happening again this Wednesday night. The film has now been enhanced with an additional interview so it's even worth a second watch. Free entrance. Event sponsored by Salt Café & Restaurant
Date/time: 11 June 2014, 8.45pm.
Venue: Salt Café building, 5th floor hall.
Spread the word and see you there.
Screening on 11 June 2014, Salt Cafe building, 5th fl. Free entrance. Visual component of Hulhevi Media's Buruni Kamana Raivaru Research and Preservation pro...
Highlights of our miniseries Maldivians on Mountains which follows the adventures of two Maldivian trekkers to Mount Everest.
Broadcast on TVM in 2010.
A short film re-edited from Hulhevi Media's four-part TV series Maldivians on Mountains, in which two Maldivians trek from sea-level to Mount Everest. The hi...
Our new music video for UNFPA and UN Women on the occasion of Women's Day. This time a madhaha. Theme: "Equality for Women is Progress for All."
On occasion of the International Women's Day 2014, UNFPA and UN Women supported a Maldivian madhaha music video on the theme "Equality for Women is Progress ...
Buruni Kamana Raivaru Research and Preservation Project closing event tonight (15/2), 8.45pm at Faculty of Management & Computing auditorium, Sosun Magu. Free entrance.
Documentary on Dhon Hiyala aai Alifulhu, which is based on the raivaru, to be screened. Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0agUPRR_s3A&list=UUKOsKMnuAZw5CRBbzrB9e3Q&feature=c4-overview
It's finally happening. The long overdue release of Dhon Hiyala aai Alifulhu research film. Concluding one of our biggest endeavours yet which also includes publishing a book and audio CD of Buruni Kamana Raivaru (the source of the story).
Saturday, 15 February at 2045. Faculty of Management and Computing auditorium. You don't want to miss this. So mark your calendars and spread the word.
Video component of our Buruni Ballad Research and Preservation project. http://minivannews.com/travelandarts/us-funds-digital-preservation-of-traditional-mal...
First public screening of Strides, a documentary we made for UNDP advocating gender equality in sports, tonight. Plus inspirational stories of disability. Screening starts 9pm at Kofo Cinema, Merry Side opposite Masveringe Park. A discussion on our work to follow after the screenings.
Also notable entries by other videographers. Do drop by. It's going to be good fun. Limited seats and tickets go on sale at the cinema 8pm for MVR20.
New video up. A family who holds their head up despite the challenges.
Story of a three-year-old with Down's and his family who keeps a positive outlook.
Screenshot from our upcoming video.
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Mariyamdidi ge Vaahaka. Mee G. Dh. Thinadhooge ran aduge veriya Mariyam Dhahtha aa behey gothun thayyaaru kuramundha documentary egge thankolheh. Full video maa lasthakeh nuve upload vaane. Cinematographed by Yasir, directed and edited by Shaari.
Blind Imam Mohamed Juloodh's story from the footage of documentary "Opening Doors", made for Handicap International. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcPJePXmQ_8
Song for 'Thinakun Ekeh' campaign launched by Maldivian Network on Violence Against Women. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bGSpTyO178
Olympic rower Guin Batten becomes the first to row solo across Zero Degree channel. 2010. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMVle2FnRi8
One of four documentary shorts for 'Please' campaign, 2009. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUnhYiAX6MU
