On-the-Ground Production in the Middle East
On-the-Ground Production in the Middle East
SINAM Television and Film Production has received international recognition at the prestigious Telly Awards for two documentary productions created for Asharq Documentary, further reinforcing the company's reputation for producing impactful investigative and human-centered documentary content.
Among the award-winning productions was Seeking Refuge in the Unknown, which earned three Bronze Telly Awards in the General-Scripted category. The documentary explores the growing issue of drug abuse and addiction among refugee communities, examining the social, psychological, and economic factors that contribute to substance dependency. Through in-depth investigations and first-hand accounts, the film highlights how changing social environments, isolation, integration challenges, and economic pressures can increase vulnerability to drug use. The documentary also provides a detailed look at the scientific and practical dimensions of addiction, its effects on individuals and communities, and the mechanisms through which illicit substances are distributed and sold in Germany. By combining investigative journalism with human stories, the film sheds light on a complex issue that affects both refugees and the societies in which they seek a new beginning.
The second production, Afghanistan: Uncontrolled Weapon, was honored with the Gold Telly Award in the General Film & Shorts category. The documentary investigates the widespread circulation of weapons in Afghanistan and examines the security, political, and humanitarian consequences of uncontrolled arms proliferation in the region. Through extensive field reporting and exclusive interviews, the film offers audiences a deeper understanding of one of the most pressing challenges facing Afghanistan today.
Are you working on a documentary film and need high-quality archival footage to complete your project?
Sinam can provide exactly what you need through its extensive international network and strong professional relationships with media institutions around the world. We are able to secure global archival material, including rare footage, historical events, conflict coverage, and visuals from world capitals and centers of decision-making.
In addition, Sinam maintains its own exclusive library containing more than 700 hours of archival footage filmed across over 40 countries — including hotspots, frontlines, and key political and economic hubs.
Our unique archive includes:
Field footage from wars and conflict zones
Political coverage from high-level meetings and international summits
Human-interest stories from crisis areas
High-quality visual material ready for documentary and television production
With our specialized content and archive management team, we can assist you with research, indexing, licensing, and providing precisely the material your project requires, regardless of its scale or editorial demands.
With Sinam, you never have to worry about missing footage or limited access — we support your production from concept to final cut.
The Kurds’ Weapon: Who Will Fire the Last Bullet in the Foothills of Kurdistan
The story of the Kurds’ weapon: how it emerged and what fate awaits it.
A documentary that traces the central question:
Who will fire the last bullet in the foothills of the Kurdistan Mountains?
A documentary film aired on Sky News Arabia.
The Empire of Rifaat al-Assad
This Al Jazeera–produced documentary investigates how Rifaat al-Assad built a vast financial and real-estate empire through cross-border corruption networks and organized crime. The film explores his escape from France following a prison sentence for corruption charges and follows the numerous criminal investigations pursued against him across several European countries, shedding light on the complex web of money, power, and accountability behind the case.We encounte