Home: The Story of Zak Moradi tells the story of Zak, 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 he finds a community and his passion through the local GAA and playing hurling. 20 years since leaving Iraq, Zak returns to reconnect with his past on an emotional journey, in what is a poignant and inspiring story of resilience and hope, that explores the importance, meaning and feeling of a home. The documentary premiered at last year’s Galway Film Fleadh.
Director’s Bio
Trevor Whelan is an Irish director, writer and cinematographer with a passion for documentary
filmmaking. Having worked in the camera department on numerous films, TV series and
commercials, Trevor has learned from some of the world’s best filmmakers.
Trevor focuses on creating compelling and inspirational stories conveying strong messages. With
a small, highly skilled crew he succeeds in delivering captivating cinematic work that is
outstanding in the global forum.
His previous short documentary films have toured many international film festivals in Los Angeles,
Palm Springs, San Diego, Paris, London, Dublin and Cannes. Trevor received nominations at the
YDA Cannes, Kinsale Sharks and was an award winner at the 2018 Dublin International Film
Festival, receiving the Discovery Award for Directing, 2019 Irish Emerging Director Awards, 2019
Coronado Islands Film Festival Emerald Award and Best film at the 2020 Paris Film Festival.
Trevor says:
“It was an honor being trusted to lead this documentary and tell Zak’s story of resilience and hope.
His journey from Iraq to Ireland is inspiring and illustrates the important duty we have, to offer
shelter and care to those who are vulnerable and persecuted.
Thanks to a close creative team of Ciaran Murray (Editor) Eric Whelan, (Composer) and Rua
Meegan (Director of Photography) we were able to share this emotive and impactful story.”
