One Nation Film Contest

Habibah Abdush-Shaheed

Bio:
Habibah Abdush-Shaheed is an artist/illustrator, composer and self-taught animator. After a severe illness she realized her passion for art with a purpose and a healing essence. She ventures into creative expression through her brainchild called HayyaLife Studios where the world can be seen through her eyes and heard through her songs. Habibah uses the tagline "artists have superpowers!" for Hayyalife Studios recognizing the beautiful impact of culture and art in human life. Habibah currently lives in Queens,NY with her family of art-centric folks and is working slowly and steadily on a spiritual music cd album, animated feature film and graphic novel as she rehabilitates. Some of her work can be viewed at www.hayyalife.com.
Location:
Jamaica, New York
Website:
http://www.hayyalife.com

Films by this Filmmaker

I know I didn't come back (p.t.s.d.)
The American Muslim Life | 04:41
If one were to time travel into the future, this computer animated scroll would give the viewer a glimpse of the struggles of Muslim Americans torn apart by suspicion, judgement, protest, incareration, and mental illness that results. This artistic music video expresses the emotional side of American Muslim imprisonment through music and movement.