Private Project

Running Towards A Dream

James Nyak is an athlete who had lived in the conflict area of Bentiu. After his father died in a civil war in 1999, he moved to Kenya. James managed to compete in the Olympics in Rio during 2016 and again in Tokyo during 2020. With help from the International Olympics Committee and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, James was able to establish himself as an Olympian and pursue his passion for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

  • Rafat Alsayyed
    Director
  • Rafat Alsayyed
    Producer
  • Weldon Hovey
    1st Assistant director
  • Nick Kablarevic
    Co-producer & Sound Editor
  • Roberto Mendoza
    Director of photography & Colourist
  • Evan Vlajkov
    Behind the scene photographer
  • Noah Embrack
    Transmedia producer
  • Anthony Kubelka
    Composer
  • Kevin Kawczynski
    Picture Editor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 12, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Sheridan College
Director - Rafat Alsayyed