A DJ in the Territories

Deidre co-wrote “A DJ in the Territories” with Mohammed Abugeth, a forthcoming short film that was shortlisted for the Palestinian Sunbird Production Award Competition. This film was fully funded by 41 backers on Kickstarter and is currently in pre-production.

Artist, designer and filmmaker Khaled Jarrar, designed the awards’ trophy, which is inspired by the Palestine Sunbird. This bird has been pushed out of the diminishing green spaces in Palestine to urban overcrowded spaces. Against all odds, the bird managed to stay alive and cope outside of its natural habitat. This small Palestinian bird has become a symbol of resistance and resilience.

Log line: “A musician uses his DJ set to defend what is left of his country.”