Sarabah

Gloria is a producer, director, and editor whose work spans music, science, comedy, activism, and sports. Her documentary projects include Sarabah, a portrait of Senegalese hip-hop artist and activist Sister Fa that won the Golden Butterfly at the Movies That Matter Festival, and Funny You Never Knew, currently in post-production, featuring Fred Willard and Kevin Pollak exploring 1950s comedy. Gloria has collaborated on music-focused films such as The Furious Force of Rhymes and Rappers, Divas and Virtuosos, spotlighting extraordinary Muslim artists, as well as creating portraits of Angelique Kidjo, K’naan, and Michael Franti for Amnesty International. Her advocacy work includes The MisInformant, a satirical campaign for healthcare reform starring Jack Black. Gloria also directed science television for PBS Kids’ DragonFlyTV, filming in swamps, kelp forests, and snowy quinzhees.

Maria is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and writer based in Brooklyn with over 20 years of experience in film, journalism, and radio across three continents. Her acclaimed film Sarabah, about Senegalese rapper-activist Sister Fa, has screened at over 40 international festivals and won the Golden Butterfly and Cine Golden Eagle awards. She has produced and field produced content for National Geographic’s Explorer, Fusion TV’s Shade: Queens of NYC, and ABC News’s NY Med. As a journalist, she has created video and written content for outlets like the New York Times and PassBlue. Maria also brings extensive experience in public art and teaching, having worked with the Times Square Alliance and taught filmmaking at institutions such as SUNY Purchase and Reel Works, where she continues to mentor youth.