HOME: The Story of Zak Moradi (2024)
The story of a refugee born in a camp in war torn Iraq on the day the Gulf War began. Zak and his family share their experiences from fleeing their home to building a new life in Ireland, where Zak finds a community and his passion through the Irish Gaelic sport of hurling. After 20 years since leaving Iraq, he returns to reconnect with his past on an emotional journey. It is a poignant and inspiring story of resilience and hope, that explores the importance, meaning and feeling of a home. The film had its Irish Premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh 2024.
Director: Trevor Whelan
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Zak Moradi as Self |
| Directing | Trevor Whelan | Director |
| Writing | Trevor Whelan | Writer |
| Production | Ellen James | Producer |
| Production | Will Rock | Producer |
| Sound | Eric Whelan | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Rua Meegan | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Ciaran Murray | Editor |
| Sound | Colm O'Rourke | Sound Mixer |
| Editing | Bill Pierce | Editor |