THE CARD (Short film, 2016)

Exciting news!! I’ve been working on a short film this year and I’m super excited to share it with you! It’s called, The Card, and it’s hitting festivals this year, God willing! The Card is my first ever independent short film, and I was lucky enough to work with such an incredibly talented cast and crew. StayContinue reading “THE CARD (Short film, 2016)”

Welcome!!

Hello Everyone!! Welcome to my new website! My name’s Asil. I love traveling, filmmaking, photography, journalism, writing, and reading. I’m a storyteller, and this website is my way to share stories with you, and it’s also for you to come along on this crazy, wonderful journey with me. All my social media links (Youtube, Facebook,Continue reading “Welcome!!”

Talking to UWindsor about France Trip

So excited to have been interviewed for this article about our trip to France! 🙂 If you’d like to know what our trip was like, check it out in the link below! http://www.uwindsor.ca/dailynews/2013-08-20/creative-writing-students-find-inspiration-france

Our Muslims of Windsor Documentary!!

Here it is!!! Our documentary about Windsor’s Muslim Community! I had so much fun making this with Nuha Elalem. We were so inspired by what we learned and we hope you’ll be, too! Don’t forget to share and comment! 🙂 I’d love to know what you think!

Anxiety Disorders in University Students – Part Two

This is part two of a two part series looking at Anxiety Disorders in University Students Susan, who used to be “a health freak,” also started smoking cigarettes secretly two months ago. She smokes about one cigarette every three days and the hookah about once a week. “I smoke cigarettes when I feel so stressed.Continue reading “Anxiety Disorders in University Students – Part Two”

Anxiety Disorders in University Students – Part One

This is part one of a two part series looking at Anxiety Disorders in University Students  Her heart pounds madly as her hands fidget. “Susan” checks her pulse without anyone noticing. It’s too fast. She can’t breathe and she feels faint– she grabs the edge of her desk. The writing on her exam is tooContinue reading “Anxiety Disorders in University Students – Part One”

“Strings” Poetry Video!!

Hello Everyone! My new poetry video, called “Strings” is finally here!! The poem is about each and every one of us. It’s about all those crazy thoughts inside our heads that can tie us down and stop us from living the life we deserve. It’s about how we all have the power within us to drownContinue reading ““Strings” Poetry Video!!”

“The Choice” Poetry Video!!

Hey guys! My new poetry video is for my poem called “The Choice.” It was first written when I was in grade 12 about how I felt picking my programs in university, and essentially choosing my career path. It wasn’t easy, but I ended up making the right choice (Alhamdulilah) after my first year ofContinue reading ““The Choice” Poetry Video!!”