Experienced in Film, Edit and production with main body of work in the Environmental and Sociopolitical arena."Film making is a way to show our human journey and help unite community with deeper understanding"In film since 2006, learning on location in the U.K with front line journalists and independent reporters. Baraka has worked from New Zealand since 2010 producing short films, reports, mini-documentaries, Public Promotions (Political/Business), Events, Music Videos and films for diverse private clients. Her work title ember::vision runs a Youth Mentoring program in partnership with Waiheke Cinema Trust and Creative Communities Nz.Clients include:Auckland Council/Local Board Bach Winery/Fullers FerriesPiritahi Marae :: The Adorning Our Whare Whakairo (2016) (Full length Documentary)Once Upon An Island TrustNz Body Art Awards (2017 - 2019) Tuatara Collective - Matariki Tedx nz (Camera)Te Whare Taonga O Waiheke - Waiheke Art Gallery (2017 - 2021) Artist In Residence - Short FeaturesWaitalks - Public Seminar eventsWaiheke Youth Music Video series & showcase (2015-2018). (Mentor/Director/Producer)Highlights: Judging Hau Ora Youth Film Awards (Waiheke)Footage has been featured on TVNZ, MAORI TV, TV3 and Reel News (UK)A regular contributor of local Cinema shorts (2008 - 2023)Tertiary Education: Human Development/Anthropology/PsychologyOngoing Anthropological study across a diversity of individual, family and community groups. focusing on Human & Environmental Rights and creating deeper visual insights into the relationship between people and environment."The best part about film making is the ability to work with so many extraordinary people, and make a positive difference.I am privileged to be able to chose projects that support and stay true to my kaupapa of Social and Environmental support.That is an enormous achievement in an ever- changing world and we endeavor to assist others to do what they love and to live a life with purpose and meaning"