Deborah Faraone Mennella

Director / Scriptwriter / Researcher

Hot Art

Hot Art

Every time a famous painting is stolen from a highly secured museum or a private mansion, it makes headlines around the world. Whether commissioned by an unscrupulous collector or carried out by criminal organizations, art masterpieces are stolen at...

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Kunduz Diary

Kunduz Diary

“Kunduz Diary”is a web series that follows soldiers, diplomats and police offciers during the recent Dutch police training mission in Kunduz province, Afghanistan.Watch two episodes about Aziz Ahmad. Ahmad fled Kabul to Holland as a small boy when...

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You Are Strong

You Are Strong

You are Strong is a six part tv series and campaign on human rights presented by ex politician Mirjam Sterk for Dutch Public Television (IKON/EO). From Russia to Egypt, Turkey to Haiti, Shri Lanka and Cambodia, each episode not only disclosed disturbing...

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The Canal House

The Canal House

In 2011 Amsterdam's ring of canals was added to the UNESCO World Heritage sites; a recognition of the unique quality of this 17th century urban build. But what makes the ring of canals so special?Set against the backdrop of the restoration of one of Amsterdam’s most...

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Most Wanted

Most Wanted

An eight part internet series which tells the personal stories of the families behind prisoners of conscience. From Colombia to Azerbaijan and Cuba to Eritrea, the portraits reveal the families relentless courage in fighting for their beloved ones freedom....

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Sonsbeek 2008: Grandeur

Sonsbeek 2008: Grandeur

A documentary about ‘Grandeur’, the 10th International Sculpture Exhibition at Sonsbeek Park, in Arnhem the Netherlands. Artistic director Anna Tilroe invited 28 internationally recognized artists to visualize human greatness. Over a three month period I...

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Cultivating The Desert

Cultivating The Desert

Instant culture in an Arabian wonderland – Avro – Close-Up A documentary about the remarkable emergence of the art market in Dubai. In May 2006 the international auction house Christies staged its first art auction in Dubai. The auction went beyond...

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Young Global Hotshots

Young Global Hotshots

Young Global Hotshots is a series of portraits of young successful millionaires across the globe. Young people who live the high life in their countries. The documentary aims at unwrapping a world unknown to most, where being rich is exceptional. What does...

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News link

News link

What does it mean to be a journalist in Pakistan, Uganda, France? In this series about journalism, well known journalists from the Netherlands work for a week with international colleagues in their home countries, to discover to their consternation that...

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The Secret of Gouda

The Secret of Gouda

The Secret of GoudaThe Secret of Aceto BalsamicoRenowned chef Robert Kranenborg ventures on a culinary-road movie to the countries where the products are made, speaking to people passionate about their produce while revealing the importance of culinary...

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VICTIM SUPPORT FOUNDATION

VICTIM SUPPORT FOUNDATION

Renowned photographers Vincent Mentzel and Patricia Steur judge the annual photo competition organized by Victim Support, a Dutch non-profit organization, revealing the power of photography.1 x "3 Informercial for Dutch public tv

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Orange Babies

Orange Babies

Orange Babies Ambassadors Caroline Tensen and Herman den Blijker travel to South Africa and Zambia to visit projects supported by Orange Babies, a Dutch non-profit organization that helps women and children suffering from HIV. They talk to women, doctors,...

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