MA Documentary and Factual graduate Ifeatu Nnaobi creates uplifting documentary
By MetFilm School
08 May 2025
At MetFilm School Berlin, our MA Documentary and Factual students are encouraged to tell bold and authentic stories that challenge dominant narratives – and recent graduate Ifeatu Nnaobi’s work is a powerful example of that.
Ifeatu directed A Portrait of Muhammed, a powerful and compassionate short film that follows Muhammed, an asylum seeker from The Gambia who has carved out a meaningful life for himself in Berlin. Despite the challenges facing African migrants in Europe, Muhammed’s story is one of hope, resilience, and joy.
The film captures Muhammed as a multifaceted individual: an activist, a musician, a community leader, and even a skateboarder. We see him laughing and living, all while dedicating himself to the fight for migrant rights in Kreuzberg, Berlin.
Through his work as a social worker and co-founder of We Are Born Free Empowerment Radio — one of the first African-run radio stations in Europe — Muhammed supports other migrants in finding their voice and their place in society. The station, located just minutes from the infamous Görlitzer Park, serves as a beacon of empowerment and solidarity for marginalised communities.
A Portrait of Muhammed is a beautiful short film and serves as a reminder that storytelling can be a form of activism.
Ready to tell real stories that make an impact?
At MetFilm School, our MA Documentary & Factual course gives aspiring filmmakers the skills, confidence, and creative space to explore the world through compelling visual storytelling.
You’ll learn to develop and pitch ideas, shoot and edit your own documentaries, and explore a range of formats – from observational and investigative to personal and poetic. Through hands-on workshops, industry mentoring, and collaborative projects, you’ll gain the tools to craft authentic stories that connect with audiences and create change.
Apply now to study MA Documentary & Factual in September 2025 in Berlin or Leeds, and start shaping the stories that matter.
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