The Documentary

The Siege and Fall of El Fasher

The Last Witness is part of a broader Darfuri-led effort to preserve testimony, protect evidence, and record what happened in 2025.

The documentary “The Siege and Fall of El Fasher,” is one component of a long-term documentation archive built to ensure that the siege and fall of Darfur are recorded with accuracy and integrity.

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Inside the Process

A closer look at how documentation, storytelling, and evidence come together.

1. Field Documentation

We will collect and verify firsthand testimonies and field evidence from affected regions in Darfur. This includes survivor accounts of the siege and fall of El Fasher in 2025, along with documentation of attacks on civilians and the destruction of infrastructure.

All material will be gathered through structured processes to ensure safe and ethical story collection.

2. Archival Preservation

The project includes the creation of a secure digital archive to store interviews, visual documentation, and verified records. In conflict settings, evidence can disappear or be manipulated. This archive ensures that documentation is preserved independently and remains accessible for future justice and accountability processes

3. Production and Distribution

After field documentation, the material will undergo editing, translation, sound design, and final production to create a 30 to 40 minute documentary.

The film will be prepared for public release, community screenings, and advocacy use to ensure the record reaches both Darfuri communities and international audiences.

Production Budget

Producing a documentary rooted in verified testimony and secure documentation requires coordinated fieldwork, technical production, archival infrastructure, and sustained administrative support. Below is a transparent breakdown of projected costs for the full six-month project.

Pre-Production

$2,000.00

Covers the time and labor involved in conducting research, developing the overall concept and narrative direction, coordinating participants and characters, and managing scheduling across all phases of production.

Production

$3,000.00

Supports the purchase and rental of essential production equipment, including camera, sound, and lighting, as well as storage units needed to safely hold equipment and materials throughout the duration of the project.

Contingency

$1,500.00

Set aside as a contingency fund to address unforeseen production costs, including last-minute logistical needs, equipment issues, or additional expenses that may arise during filming.

Total: $6,500