Obed Lamy is a journalist and filmmaker based in Chicago. His short documentary, Once Forgotten (2021), won a Student Emmy from the Mid-America Emmy® Foundations and best Emerging Filmmaker from Fayetteville Film Festival. 

Born and raised in Haiti, Obed cultivated his passion for storytelling Read morefrom his mother, who spent her evenings telling the vivid stories of her childhood during the dictatorship. His work explores collective memory and questions “silences into historical narratives”, bridging the gap between past and present. He has a knack for capturing intimate moments and real-life scenes as a vehicle into the humanity and dignity of his film’s participants.

His work has screened at numerous film festivals, including the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, Bentonville Film Festival, and Toronto Black Film Festival, at the National Museum of History and Culture, and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. 

As a reporter in Haiti, Obed has worked for newspaper and digital outlets, covering presidential elections, natural disasters and social issues. He has been a contributor to international media outlets such as La Presse.ca, Radio-Canada Information, and the Voice of America. In 2018, Obed co-founded Enfo Sitwayen, a multimedia platform focused on media literacy and civic education. 

A Fulbright scholar, Obed earned a Master's Degree in Journalism from the University of Arkansas and honed his creative storytelling skills with a Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Media from Northwestern University.

Babak Alipour is a journalist based in Washington, United States of America.
Photographer, Videographer, Video Editor, Motion Graphic Artist, Producer, Line Producer, Director, Technical Director, Assistant Director, Field Producer, Audio Technician, Lighting (Gaffer), Coordinator, Tele Prompter Read moreOperator, Lower third operator, Studio Technician, TriCaster, LED Wall Operator, LIVE Broadcaster, LIVE Operator, Setting up SETs for Sit Down Interviews, Production assistant, etc.

Li Xiang is a seasoned journalist based in San Francisco, USA, with a rich background in the arts and a steadfast commitment to human rights advocacy. A graduate of the Department of Art History at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in China, Li has leveraged their academic expertise to serve as a Read morecollege teacher, gallery manager, and curator in Beijing, gaining a nuanced understanding of China's cultural scene. Transitioning into journalism, Li has become a prominent voice in media, currently contributing as a journalist and columnist for "Xiang Li's Perspective" on Radio Taiwan International.

In their work, Li has demonstrated a keen focus on human rights, international relations, and cultural exchange. They have reported extensively on sensitive issues, such as the disappearance of Chinese human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng, and have explored the dynamics of cultural events that foster understanding between Han and Tibetan youths. Li's investigative journalism has also shed light on the Chinese Communist Party's United Front Work, offering critical insights into its influence and control tactics within overseas Chinese communities and among the Uighur diaspora.

Beyond journalism, Li is an active member of the literary and human rights communities. They serve on the board of the Independent Chinese PEN Center and coordinate the 10th Women Writers Committee. In 2021, Li authored "ShockingTimes: Human Rights Defender Tell You the Real China," a book published in Taiwan that delves into the realities of human rights in China. For over a decade, Li has maintained close connections with human rights defenders across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, providing them with essential support and amplifying their voices through their dedicated reporting.

Hi there. I am Vugar from Azerbaijan and currently living in Portland, Oregon. I work as a domestic stringer for Voice of America.  I specialize in travel, news, and event videography and photography. This line of work has been a passion for me for many years and I wouldn’t want to do anything else Read morefor work. Candid moments are my favorite and being able to bring those moments to tell a story is something I’m inspired to do every shoot.

Victor Castillo is an independent television news reporter, field producer, camera man and editor based in McAllen, Texas United States of America. He specializes on immigration, drug trafficking and national security issues. He is bilingual (English/Spanish) and can work on both sides of the US-Read moreMexico border.

Moe Khaing is a multimedia journalist, photographer and documentary maker from Burma base in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United State of America. He has over 10 years experience of work experience of photo journalist, multimedia producer and digital reporting experience in Burma and international news.Read more He also has a multi skill both photography and documentary film experience on the filed of breaking news, story feature and interview of political and diplomat leaders.

Documentary Photographer & Multimedia Journalist

David Pashaee stands at the intersection of visual artistry and journalistic integrity. A trained documentary photographer from Los Angeles Pierce College, they have dedicated their career to revealing the untold stories from the world's most Read moreoverlooked regions.

Their evocative visuals have found their way to renowned publications such as The Malibu Times, Acorn Newspapers and VOA Farsi weaving narratives that captivate and inform audiences globally. In each project, David Pashaee's approach is holistic, ensuring every story resonates with authenticity.

Now associated with Paydesk.co, David Pashaee remains steadfast in their mission to spotlight the human stories behind global events. As a conduit of truth and empathy, they invite you to experience the world through their discerning lens.

Enrique García Fuentes is a journalist based in Chicago. Originally from Mexico City, García Fuentes has successfully ventured into all areas of journalism. Before graduating from the University of Colorado, he was already the editor of Cultural Currents, the bilingual supplement of the Campus Read morePress, the student newspaper. He has worked as news director for KMXA AM and KJMN FM in Denver, Colorado. He received the "AIR Awards" for his radio reports on the Columbine student massacre in Littleton, Colorado. García Fuentes has been a writer for various publications. He worked as a reporter for Telemundo and Univision in Chicago. He was also the Televisa correspondent in this city until 2019. He now reports as a freelancer for Univision network. He has produced content for Efe, based in Madrid, Spain, and has created BarrioNews.net in Chicago.

Ramin Barzegar is a Videographer & Editor in Los Angeles, United States of America.
Cinematography and Still Photography 
 Adobe Premiere 
 Final Cut Pro 
3D Max 
 Adobe audition 
After Effect 
Adobe Photoshop 
 Adobe illustrator 
 Adobe lightroom 
 Microsoft Office

Primary clients: Voice Of Amrica
Coverage Regions: Florida
Languages Spoken: Creole, French, English
Years of experience: 6 to 10
HEFAT certification? yes

Jeanty Junior Augustin 
 Media journalist

Jeanty Junior Augustin, graduated in economics at the Faculty of Law and Economics of Port-Read moreau-Prince in 2011. He obtained a certificate in Citizen Journalism, Audiovisual and Photojournalism at Haiti Reporters. He attended at least 5 training courses on photography at the Fondation Connaissance et Liberté (FOKAL) with Haitian and foreign trainers such as: Chéry Dieu-Nalio, Gaël Turine and Paolo Woods.  He has worked for the newspaper Le Nouvelliste for more than 7 years. It publishes in international media such as: Paris Match, Le Temps, RFI, Yahoo News, CBS News, America-Aljazeera, MSNBC, EuroNews, The Guardian, Média Part, AFP and Associated Press in videography. Since December 2014, he has been working as a freelance for the Reuters Agency. He also works for NGOs such as: MSF Belgium, IOM, WFP. He is a member of the kolektif of photographers, journalists and graphic designer named Kolektif 2 dimansyon (K2D). In August 2020, in New York, he took training on the «Hostile Environment Training (HET)» this training is designed for people who work or travel in dangerous places. 


In 2015, he received the Philippe Chaffanjon Award with Juno Jean Baptiste for the multimedia report entitled "La balade de Quai Colomb". He was awarded the «Prix de Relève 2015», Prix Découvrir Haïti. In 2017, he won the prize for the best political photo in Haiti (Loop Haiti) and is in the top 10 of the best photographers in Haiti on several online media (MagHaiti, Ticket Magazine etc.)